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07-10-2014, 07:49 AM
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1250 complete restoration in progress
 Hello friends, I am fairly new to the forum. Joined about a week ago. But alittle back ground on this project/hobby of mine is that this old cubby was my dads. He bought it brand new back in 1979. I always assumed he bought the International because he worked as an engineer for International, later to become Navistar. But for the next 20 years I used it regularly to mow the yard. That's all it was used for. But after I graduated high school it began to smoke alittle and dad decided it was time to get a new one. He opted for a Toro Wheel Horse with power steering, cruise control, and hydraulic lift. He let the Cub Cadet sit outside by his shed up until this past weekend. But anyways, for the last few months I've been looking at getting a garden tractor. Then I ran across a buddy who was restoring an older one and I got the idea to take my dads cubby and do the same thing. So, as of right now, it sits in my garage with the engine out and almost tore down and ready to take to the machine shop to get machine. I am, more then likely, going to be the one rebuilding it. A special thanks goes out to Dbuck. I found him while perusing this forum and realizing he lives in a city 20 minutes from me. But he's given me from great info and I'm sure I'll be bouncing more questions and ideas off of him. So, enjoy this thread as I'll routinely update it with my progress.
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07-10-2014, 07:59 AM
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That's a cool story and great news that you're keeping it in the family and making it last. You will find tons of information here and everyone is willing to help with any questions or parts needs etc. the 1250 looks decent to begin with. You can download the service manual from the technical section as well as all the specific quiet line things like wiring diagram, cradle mod, etc. welcome aboard and look forward to your progress.
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(2) Original, 100, 102, 124, 73, 800, #1 and #2 cart, brinly plows, disk, IH184, IH244, 1948 F Cub
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07-10-2014, 08:14 AM
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Nice to see you keeping Dads Cub in the family. I'm sure he will be proud of you when it's done. Spend some time in the tech section.
 http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/f...splay.php?f=19
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07-10-2014, 08:23 AM
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Looking forward to your progress restoring the 1250. Glad you're posting this, it will be helpful to many.
Great story and reason for the resto.
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07-10-2014, 08:52 AM
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After taking the head off I noticed a lot of carbon build up. What is everyone using to clean this up? Oven cleaner? Since I am having this engine rebuilt with new pistons and valves. I'm just more concerned with the area around the valves.
Since the Cub had been sitting outside for years on end the mice made a lovely home above the flywheel....sadly, I didn't get pics of this home. But after cleaning it out and removing the flywheel I noticed the stator was a rusty mess. My question is.....will cleaning up the stator guarantee that it'll work properly?
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Cub Cadet 1250 w/ the K301aqs engine. Restored to 1978 Columbia City, Indiana
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07-10-2014, 09:59 AM
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If your taking the engine apart and sending it to a machine shop they will clean the block for you so i wouldn't worry about the carbon. Seeing how its alot of work to get to the stator once the tractors back together i would just get a new one, id hate for you to get it all done and have to tear it back apart because it doesnt charge.
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07-10-2014, 10:39 AM
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I brought a basket-case 1450 back to life earlier this year-it was definately a worthwhile project.
I woudln't worry about cleaning the block before you take it in to the machine shop. Usually the first thing they do is put it in a hot parts cleaner to get all the gunk off. It will come back clean. I am not sure about the stator. It may work the way it is. I rebuild chainsaws and sometimes a rusty coil won't fire unless the laminated metal gets cleaned up with sandpaper. That may be the case with your stator or it may work the way it is. I hope more knowledgeable people chime in. The heritage of this tractor is cool too. I have a 1000 that I grew up using at a neighbor's house. They gave it to me about 15 years ago. Bob
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