Newbie 127 project - Page 4

Alvy · #31 08-05-2012, 09:10 PM

Not much progress today but did bring major components outside and pressure washed for a good couple hours. Dont pay attention to the improper use of the hood but wanted to be thorough and get underneath!!! It was 42 years of nastiness in there. Actually got the deck to turn somewhat white again.

Also did some little things like wire wheel some bolts, clean up the PTO clutch some more, and sharpen the blades. BTW has anyone tried to drill out a broken setcrew before? Oy my word those little guys are very hard but I got it and tapped out to 1/4 x 20.

Picked up a sand blaster and some media today, not sure how I'm going to proceed since this isnt a full restoration but rather a fix it completely project. But theres no time like the present I guess.

Steering column and steering wheel should be here this week as well from Indiana. I won it for $13.00!!!! Had to cut the old one out because the steering wheel upper bearing was gone and wheel was frozen on shaft. The one I got is pretty decent but I will be taking it apart and getting the gross out of it, thinking about the upgrade to the small bearing you add on as well in place of the washers, sounds pretty cool. Do most of you guys have that done?

Tomorrow I will be bringing the engine block to work to press out the crankshaft so that I can get it to machinist. Wish me luck!!

Methos · #32 08-05-2012, 09:33 PM

Your making good progress!

Sugarmaker · #33 08-05-2012, 10:02 PM

alvy,
By the time you fix everything it may be a full restoration. Just take my word for it. looks about like me with a 147 this time last year. Thread "added more IH equipment".
Good pictures. Your right into it!
Regards,
Chris

ACecil · #34 08-05-2012, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the pics and update!

Alvy · #35 08-05-2012, 11:05 PM

Thanks again for the kind words guys. I have a weird question though since I'm spending hours on this forum these days. So I'm learning everything on here from "O"'s to #1 through #4 carts, etc., just awesome info you guys have put on here. I've been a certified Jeep nut for a while and am pretty up on model years, differences, and whats the most sought after models, rarity, etc. My question is this. The model that I picked up, the 127, doesnt seem to be very popular among a lot of guys on here. Not saying that people are dogging it but when I look at some of the die hard people's signatures that have multiple cubs listed, the 127 just doesnt seem to be on the lists as much. I know its part of the "narrow frame" series but the specific model number just doesnt seem to come up that often, maybe I'm wrong though?

Dont get me wrong, I love this thing and am kinda digging the fact that there arent a lot of them on here, but I was just curious if theres a reason or not or is it just a coincidence?

Methos · #36 08-05-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvy

Thanks again for the kind words guys. I have a weird question though since I'm spending hours on this forum these days. So I'm learning everything on here from "O"'s to #1 through #4 carts, etc., just awesome info you guys have put on here. I've been a certified Jeep nut for a while and am pretty up on model years, differences, and whats the most sought after models, rarity, etc. My question is this. The model that I picked up, the 127, doesnt seem to be very popular among a lot of guys on here. Not saying that people are dogging it but when I look at some of the die hard people's signatures that have multiple cubs listed, the 127 just doesnt seem to be on the lists as much. I know its part of the "narrow frame" series but the specific model number just doesnt seem to come up that often, maybe I'm wrong though?

Dont get me wrong, I love this thing and am kinda digging the fact that there arent a lot of them on here, but I was just curious if theres a reason or not or is it just a coincidence?

OCC is as adcitive as the cubs are!

I think most people went for the 147 due to the extra HP. Great tractors tho!

TheSaturnV · #37 08-06-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvy

My question is this. The model that I picked up, the 127, doesnt seem to be very popular among a lot of guys on here. Not saying that people are dogging it but when I look at some of the die hard people's signatures that have multiple cubs listed, the 127 just doesnt seem to be on the lists as much.

I don't have production numbers on the 127 (someone will post them shortly), but from my perspective they really capture the best of all the years of Cub models and are very collectible machines. When I went in search of my 3rd and final GT, the 147 was my target. Had I come across a suitable 127, I would have been perfectly happy.

These machines are the last narrow frames built by IH, and at the same time introduced the iconic square fender/footrests that would remain on Cubs for years to come. I have to say that I really dig the angular front grill that takes its design from the Cub 154 Low Boy. Add to that features like the futuristic electric lift and you've got a real suburban show stopper. Once you get it done, pull alongside your neighbor's Lowes Depot sheet metal lawn rider for fun.

Oh yeah, you might as well do a full restoration since you have it broken down.

johncub7172 · #38 08-06-2012, 05:16 AM

Sure did clean up nice! Never thought about a 127 that way before,....

PaulS · #39 08-06-2012, 08:13 AM

The model 127 was in the Series 5 of IH production. The date range for these models was from Aug 1969-August 1971. There were 25,485 units made.

Alvy · #40 08-06-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SumBum

I think the bearing staying on the crank instead of going with the plate is whats causing you to think there is trouble. You are over thinking it, Just pull the crank out of the hole or if it wont pull then press it out with your puller. Don't worry about the cam gear. Put the pin back in so the cam is in place and it will spin as you pull the crank out. The bearing that's still in the block, on the gear end, should stay in the block.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I was successful today in pressing the crank out of the block and not damaging the cam gear in the process. I realized that there is not too much press on those bearings and got both of them off easily with the press and proper tools. Dropped it of at the machine shop today and looks like it will .020 under when it's all said and done and about 75 bucks but at least I know it will be right and not knock like mad like it used to. Got the cam out, tappets, and valves as well. Pretty much a bare block at this point.