Cc 124

OldAndInTheWay · #1 07-30-2013, 09:48 AM

Hello

I find myself here because I just picked up a CC 124 this weekend because I liked the condition of it. I already have a 1650 Hydro (Got for free) that is complete and runs fine. It is complete with all sheet metal including side panels in good shape. Just missing grill.

The 124 has been well cared for and kept in garage it's entire life. Same family owned it from new. Came with owners manual and Blur Ribbon Service Manual. Extra belts and even 4 Qt. of 30 weight straight oil. It has a 3 point hitch and creeper gear. I am torn between just using it as designed and spiffing it up or doing a paint job. The only problem is with the shift lever rotating. I know by reading posts here what the problem is but I can still shift by holding the shift lever so it doesn't rotate and I goes into the gears OK. Will it hurt it if I continue to use it as is or trying to take it or should I take it apart and fix it?

It is very complete and the only thing missing is the grill on this one also. I have looked at pictures of 124s online and a lot of them are missing the screen guard over the clutch but mine is there and with perfect paint as is most of the rest. Only paint problems is where normal wear is expected. The deck looks great and I am surprised how well it held up with great paint also.

It has lights installed where they should be but the light switch is where the cigarette lighter should be. Is that dealer installed or just an owner mod?

By checking the serial number it was made in early 1969.

I should have taken pictures but when I bought it I was just thinking of having it as a backup mower at my fishing cabin where I have the 1650. I grew up on a farm and like old things. My house for example was built in 1750.

OK, my rambling is running too long but I am excited finding this machine this old and in great shape.

I will get some photos of it soon.

Damn, that creeper gearing is LOW.

Also, is the 1650 hydro meant to run so fast in high gear? And the hydro control is really touchy! Move it just a little and hold on. It will do a wheelie if giving it power and pushing the lever all the way forward.

PaulS · #2 07-30-2013, 10:38 AM

If it were mine I would get in there and do the fix on the shift lever problem. Yes creeper low is very slow. Even in third gear low it is slower than 1st gear High. Please do not try shifting the creeper on the go. That is a great way to tear the creeper apart. The most benefit of a creeper is when using a snow blower. I would presume the same would go for a tiller.

OldAndInTheWay · #3 07-30-2013, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the info about the creeper. I will not be using it as it is too slow for what I want to do with it. Still is amazing when it comes to telling someone about having a six speed.

I would have to bring the mower home to my workshop to attempt the gear shifter fix. Looks like welding would be in order or ordering a new one. How hard is it to split the tractor?

Jeff in Pa · #4 07-30-2013, 12:07 PM

Creeper works great with a tiller.

cubfixer · #5 07-30-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OldAndInTheWay

Thanks for the info about the creeper. I will not be using it as it is too slow for what I want to do with it. Still is amazing when it comes to telling someone about having a six speed.

I would have to bring the mower home to my workshop to attempt the gear shifter fix. Looks like welding would be in order or ordering a new one. How hard is it to split the tractor?

Various difficulty levels. If the roll pin comes out of the rear driveshaft, allowing you to remove the driveshaft from the rearend, it is moderate difficulty. If you can't get the roll pin out of the driveshaft, its a b...., I mean, a hard time to split it.

I had a shifter handle break inside the tranny. Splitting the tractor was very difficult, couldn't get the roll pin out without a LOT of work. I got a replacement shifter off of fleabay. Putting it back together was a breeze.

Good luck with your 124. And welcome to OCC!

ACecil · #6 07-30-2013, 01:55 PM

Welcome to OCC! Good luck with your 124.

Cubcrazy · #7 07-30-2013, 02:10 PM

OldAndInTheWay · #8 07-30-2013, 02:33 PM

Thanks...

Looking forward to keeping up with the goings on here.

Yosemite Sam · #9 07-30-2013, 03:40 PM

Welcome to OCC,

If you like great old little tractors, you are in the right place.

The 12 HP gear drive tractors are really great little machines, glad to hear that you found one in such good condition, especially one with so many options.

I agree with Paul about fixing the shifter sooner rather than later, you really don't want to get the little ball on the shifter out of the box (you'll see what I mean by that once you get the shifter off).

Jeff is also correct, ain't nothing like tilling on a gear drive tractor!

Here is some stuff to look at if you have or suspect that you have trunnion problems with your Cub Cadet hydro, start by going here.
http://cubfaq.com/hydrolurch.html

And then here.
http://cubfaq.com/trunionrepair.html

More information here.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4635

There is a lot of good debate here.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=5495

After you have fixed your trunnion your forward-reverse lever and foot pedal may be out of wack, so go here.
http://cubfaq.com/neutraladjust.html