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Old 03-16-2013, 03:20 PM
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Default Cub Cadet 1250 clean up.
This is my first Antique lawn tractor. A buddy of mine gave it to me about 3 weeks ago. I had to get a carb, new points, coil and a gas tank. Got it running but it was knocking. I took the engine apart and found it had a .030 over piston but the bore looked as if was .060 over that's how loose the piston was in the cylinder. I was lucky enough to get another block that was standard and a new piston and rod. I've never had a Kohler engine before and it runs like a dream now. Here are some pics of the start of my clean up.
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Got some work ahead of me. But having a good time with it.
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Your off to a good start!

I moved this to the GT section as your 1250 is a true GT
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Old 03-16-2013, 03:49 PM
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I have been using Ospho after wire brushing and sanding. I've been using Ospho for several years now with great results.
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nice job on the 1250
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Thanks, I'm not going to make this any kind of show tractor. I'm going to be using this tractor for mowing and pulling stuff around the yard. I just want to get rid of the rust and make it last another 35 years.
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Looking good!
Nice start!
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Looking Good!
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Good to see another Cub saved !!
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You're off to a great start, never a dull moment with a cub cadet
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