New to me "Original"

HoundDog · #1 09-21-2014, 04:45 PM

I just picked up an Original yesterday. I was told it's a '62, but I'm not good at deciphering the numbers yet. The number is 34195.
It does need a resto, but it's all there. No parts are missing. It's just what I was looking for-something I can tinker with. The pan seat isn't cracked, it runs good, doesn't smoke and it goes through all the gears just fine.
I plan on painting it, but I'm in no hurry. I figure I'll take it apart little by little and fix it up. As I'm not familiar with these tractors, I'll need a few pointers on some things. Here's my first questions:
The clutch pedal is a bit stiff. Is this normal? Or does it need adjusted? The gears ingage fine, just the pedals stiff...hard to push down.
It needs new throttle and choke cables. I'd like to find the original style that it came with. Where can these be had? Are there new ones made of the same style, or am I limited to used? I'll post a couple pics. Let me know what you guys think.

Alvy · #2 09-21-2014, 05:09 PM

Looks great, O's have become one of my favorite models. What's up with the cables? Knobs missing or stiff? They can be easily unstuck with some patience and PB. Good score

cubcadet · #3 09-21-2014, 05:26 PM

Congrats on the original.

Yosemite Sam · #4 09-21-2014, 06:24 PM

Congratulations on your new Original.

As much as I like my higher HP tractors, I really love my Originals, They are just so darn much fun to drive.

I suspect you will grow to love yours as well.

chris hall · #5 09-21-2014, 07:40 PM

congrats on the original . i would like one of those one day.

HoundDog · #6 09-21-2014, 10:35 PM

I've seen some Cubs with a "T" style handle on the throttle is why I asked. I did get it working though. It does bind up where the small clamp is near the exhaust port. Still messing with that one. I took it for a couple laps around the yard and you have to help the clutch pedal up in order to take off. If you don't move it up with your foot, the pedal comes up very slow.
Keep in mind I've never split a tractor, so I don't know about the clutch and if something is sticking inside or if it's dirty from all the years of use.
That's as far as I got today, as I had other things to do.
The more I mess with it, the more I'll learn about it.
Thank you all for the compliments.

ACecil · #7 09-21-2014, 11:44 PM

Nice find on the O.

zippy1 · #8 09-21-2014, 11:59 PM

Download the manual from the tech section. Check under the tractor to see if the clutch spring is still there and attached, or if there's anything rusted on the inside of the frame where the clutch/brake pedal goes through.

Diesel Krazy · #9 09-22-2014, 12:22 PM

Nice Original. The clutch/brake pedal has a return spring. Chech yours to see if it is original or not. There is a grease fitting on the clutch and two springs, make sure all is free and lubed but make sure the clutch plates get none on them. Pedal should not be that hard to press, here is a pic of my daughter on her Original. Look what she is using to push the pedal!!

HoundDog · #10 09-22-2014, 04:03 PM

I saw that bare foot youngin in another thread. That right there tells me how easy it should be. I'll check it out in a few days.
I was looking at portable sand blasters and found one for $130. I forget the specifics, but it'd sure be handy. I also would like to buy new gaskets and seals and wheel bushings, so I'm still trying to locate all that stuff. After all that's in, I'll start breaking it down for paint.