Cub 123 turns over, won't start

[darkminion_17]

Originally Posted by Alvy

Yes they are is ten characters.

Name them...

[nra1ifer]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I just fix my carbs. Don't understand why people always want new ones.

Hey, I'll fix the one I have if at all possible.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Cause they are nice and shiny.

So are mine after I rebuild them....

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

Hey, I'll fix the one I have if at all possible.

What are you waiting for? Easy peezy.

[nra1ifer]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

So are mine after I rebuild them....




What are you waiting for? Easy peezy.

This Cub fan would certainly appreciate your insight on what I might need to do to fix that wobbly throttle shaft. Do you have any specifics on the bushing I would need? I bet I could figure it out, but any time you could save me would help get my 123 back in the garden where it belongs!

[nra1ifer]

I think I found what I needed with a simple search: "throttle shaft bushing hillman"

Some awesome, detailed info!

Thank you!

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

I think I found what I needed with a simple search: "throttle shaft bushing hillman"

Some awesome, detailed info!

Thank you!

I was going to point you towards that..... but I figured since you have been a member since 2010, you'd know where the tech section was.... guess not. Glad you found it.

[nra1ifer]

Here is the coil I got from TSC to put on my 123:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...coil-396547r93

Also got one of these:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...actors-2301046

I have thrust washers for the throttle shaft coming from Fastenal. Not easy to find those little buggers in stock here.

Took the carb off today. It had a threaded throttle shaft bushing in it, flush with the top of the hole in the carb...... stock? Was able to drill it out and unscrew it out of the hole. Most of it was intact, so
I ground off a bit of the top, to make room for a couple of those new washers. We'll see how it all goes together when the washers come in. I guess if it's too much of a hassle, I'll just order a new carb.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

Here is the coil I got from TSC to put on my 123:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...coil-396547r93

Also got one of these:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...actors-2301046

I have thrust washers for the throttle shaft coming from Fastenal. Not east to find those little buggers in stock here.

Took the carb off today. It had a threaded throttle shaft bushing in it, flush with the top of the hole in the carb...... stock? Was able to drill it out and unscrew it out of the hole. Most of it was intact, so
I ground off a bit of the top, to make room for a couple of those new washers. We'll see how it all goes together when the washers come in. I guess if it's too much of a hassle, I'll just order a new carb.

FWIW:
Napa Solenoid:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHST76

[nra1ifer]

Originally Posted by ol'George

FWIW:
Napa Solenoid:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHST76

I guess a starter solenoid is a starter solenoid, but the one I took out of my 123 didn't look like that one at all. It looked identical to the TSC one, just a tad bit smaller. I like the price of that NAPA one, though.

For that matter, I have a glow plug relay for my PowerStroke on the shelf that probably would have worked.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

Here is the coil I got from TSC to put on my 123:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...coil-396547r93

That is the wrong coil. You'll burn up your points. Takes a 3.5 ohm coil.

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

Took the carb off today. It had a threaded throttle shaft bushing in it, flush with the top of the hole in the carb...... stock? Was able to drill it out and unscrew it out of the hole. Most of it was intact, so
I ground off a bit of the top, to make room for a couple of those new washers. We'll see how it all goes together when the washers come in. I guess if it's too much of a hassle, I'll just order a new carb.

No, that is not stock.

Originally Posted by nra1ifer

I guess a starter solenoid is a starter solenoid, but the one I took out of my 123 didn't look like that one at all. It looked identical to the TSC one, just a tad bit smaller. I like the price of that NAPA one, though.

For that matter, I have a glow plug relay for my PowerStroke on the shelf that probably would have worked.

No, a solenoid is not a solenoid. Very different designs, and configurations. Yes, your PS glow plug relay would work.... but it's a relay, not a solenoid. Don't make that mistake going the other way. Can't use a solenoid in place of a relay... besides, that gp relay is more expensive than a solenoid. Better save it. Your Ford will likely need it soon... they break down a lot.