|
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!
|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
05-05-2024, 06:50 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Seized Kohler K321 - Cub Cadet 1450
Yesterday I was using my Cub Cadet 1450 to mow the backyard. The tractor mowed and ran fine, up until when I put it back in the barn. The tractor had been sitting in front of the door from about 12:30pm-9:30pm. Since it was dark out I had not noticed that the oil drain plug had fallen out, consequently, allowing all of the oil in the crankcase to drain out.
I did not bother to check the oil when I put it away, as I had checked before I started the first time, as I always do. Anyway, I started the tractor, it didn't start very well and made sort of a clunk-clunk-clunk sound. I knew the engine sounded not quite right, but since I was only putting 20' feet into the barn, I figured I would have a look at it inside, as it was dark out and I couldn't see anything, anyway. It started blowing blue smoke from the front of the machine. At first I thought it was probably the deck belt or something like that. Upon putting the tractor back into the barn, I pulled the dipstick and realized where the real problem was. Today, I refilled the crankcase with fresh oil, that was going to drain out, that way I would be able to tell if there were metal shards in the engine. Not being able to turn the engine over, I suspected a dead battery, I put the volt meter on it, this was not the case. I then tried to turn the the camshaft with my hands, no dice. Not wanting to ruinthe engine further I haven't tried anything else, besides some penetrating lubricant sprayed into the spark plug hole, to try to lossen the piston. I'm not against fixing it myself, but I'm not sure what the next step sould be. Is there something else I should try to free the piston, or do I need to start disassembling the engine, and opening it up?
__________________
1976 IH Cub Cadet 1450 2006 Cub Cadet GT-3200 
|
|
|
Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.
MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.
This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC
All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.
Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.
Threaded Mode