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08-04-2013, 02:17 AM
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Time to give the Free 126 some well deserved love
Since I got my 126 last fall:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=21067 I've worked her pretty hard "as found" and she hasn't disappointed at all. She slumbered in the new garage since Dec 1, 2012 when I bought a 28x30x14 insulated, drywalled garage on a half acre hilled lot, that just happened to include a nice 2 br house with a screened in rear porch.  ).The yard has been badly neglected for quite some time. It slopes down about 20 feet front to rear to a creek along the back and the PO only mowed the rear 2/3 when under duress from the city. I also had a new septic system installed and an old cistern collapsed and filled. Basically, much of the yard is a mess. The rest is lumpy, rough and full of old landscaping attempts.  Come Spring, I found a near perfect 38" deck for $75 and the 126 has been mowing grass, weeds and brush, pulling a trailer, yanking small stumps and dragging logs to the cut/burn area all spring and summer. I've got it to where I can mow it all with a 22" self propelled push mower in about 2 hours and a lot of Gatorade, but I need to smooth and resculpture so I can do the bulk of it with the Cub. I'm 52, I want to ride as much as I can.  It's been a great opportunity to shake her down and find out what needs attention. Her age is certainly showing and she's down for a refresh now. Here's the To-Do list, in no particular order: -Rebuild the steering gear. It was actually binding and locking up on turns. (Have a new follower and the upgrade kit). -New Heim joints in the steering linkage. -4 new front wheel bearings. (Both inners are toast, thus the camber issue) -Full carb soak and rebuild . -New points, condenser and allen screws for the points and timing cover. (I really want the electronic upgrade but, ouch$$) -Pull the motor and "service" the clutch. (It holds great but grinds going into gear, pilot bearing?) -Reline the brakes (Brakes? What brakes??) -2 new 23x8.50 AG tires, loaded with washer fluid or RV anti freeze. (The mismatched turfs slipped on the hill if there was the slightest moisture). Got a pair of Deestones, we'll see how they do. -New Head gasket, just because I'm almost there already. Is there anything I'm missing? Sorry, no sandblast and repaint. Not in the budget or timeframe. Things will get cleaned, blasted and sprayed as necessary.
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1982 Cub Cadet 882 Diesel. My pride and joy (Thanks Marvin!) 1982 Cub Cadet 782D Why do I do this to myself? 
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08-04-2013, 10:27 AM
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If it were my machine I would also closely inspect the wiring harness and all the connections. This can prevent those headache electrical problems that comes with time and heat.
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With my son, EricR Super 2084 with 54" mower, 451 blower. 2086 with 3 pt hitch, 54 inch deck, 551 blower, 54 in brinly blade. A 4 digit original w deck. A 70 with deck. 2 102s both with 42 in decks, one with creeper, 1 36 inch IH snow thrower CW36, 1 42 inch IH blade. 149 with mower. 2072 w 3 pt hitch, Johnny bucket, 60 in mower, 451 blower. Jacobson GT 10 with mower. DR Lawn vac tow behind,Home made lawn roller. Brinly cart, 2 off brand carts and 1 home made cart.
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