126 Refurb - Page 4

drglinski · #31 09-16-2013, 06:27 PM

Have you thought about putting a creeper gear in the 126 to help solve your mowing issues? I've never mowed with a gear drive so I can't say from experience if it would help or not. I've only ever mowed with a 48" deck (three different ones) and I'm never dissatisfied by how they cut. I've also used a 50" on a 782 and I'd take the 48" on a N/F tractor all the time.

IH Cub Cadet · #32 09-17-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by drglinski

Have you thought about putting a creeper gear in the 126 to help solve your mowing issues? I've never mowed with a gear drive so I can't say from experience if it would help or not. I've only ever mowed with a 48" deck (three different ones) and I'm never dissatisfied by how they cut. I've also used a 50" on a 782 and I'd take the 48" on a N/F tractor all the time.

I'm intrigued with a creeper gear. Read plenty about them. Not sure they would help with the speed issue, but would be handy for loading the tractor on the trailer or easing slowly around some mowing obstacles. I have a Wheelhorse with hi/lo (standard on these tractors) and that's what I use LO range for the most.

Thanks,
Bill

OldAndInTheWay · #33 09-17-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drglinski

Have you thought about putting a creeper gear in the 126 to help solve your mowing issues? I've never mowed with a gear drive so I can't say from experience if it would help or not. I've only ever mowed with a 48" deck (three different ones) and I'm never dissatisfied by how they cut. I've also used a 50" on a 782 and I'd take the 48" on a N/F tractor all the time.

My creeper gear would make mowing too slow. You can get off the tractor with it in 3rd and walk faster than the tractor is moving.

IH Cub Cadet · #34 09-20-2013, 09:09 AM

OK - next up on the 126 is the fuel bowl. It is leaking badly and I bought a 90 degree fuel tank fitting that ought to screw right in and replace the fuel bowl lock stock and barrel.

vartz04 · #35 09-20-2013, 09:42 AM

I have the same issue mowing with my 104. I just lowered the throttle a little in 2nd. I'm guessing at 3/4 throttle I'm going about 3mph. Still seems a little too fast.

IH Cub Cadet · #36 09-22-2013, 05:10 PM

Spent a little time with the 126 today. Removed the fuel bowl assy and replaced it with a NAPA 7-02351 fuel shut-off valve with intake scree and 90 degree elbow. Only one little problem - hose nipple coming off the valve is for 1/4 inch hose and the Walboro carb has a 5/16 hose nipple on it.

It will be another day before this tractor runs again... :-(

IH Cub Cadet · #37 04-10-2014, 08:26 PM

Thought I'd resurrect this thread. Brought the 126 home from the camp and after a few attempts to rid myself of it, it's time to put it back into service.

First thing I did was replace the ratty old seat with a newer seat. Not perfect, but much better than what I had. Next up is tubing the front tires, then replacing the carb (Walboro) with a #26 Kohler. I think the engine is running a bit lean and the #26 ought to let me fix that. Will also put new points on, condenser is new from last year.

Cubcrazy · #38 04-11-2014, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the update!

ACecil · #39 04-11-2014, 10:39 AM

Appreciate the update.

IH Cub Cadet · #40 04-13-2014, 09:58 PM

Had a pretty good day with the 126. Replaced the points and condenser, did the timing/points gap setting with a timing light. Yesterday I had put a #26 carb on (with rebuild kit'and a good cleaning) and set it. I replaced a Walboro and it was nice to have a high speed adjustment.

Also retorqued the head, but found one of the head bolts missing. Probably going to go back and pull the head and replace the head gasket. Probably should check the valve adjustment too.

Next up is a fluid change on the engine and tranny, tubes for the front wheels and blades sharpened on the deck and the tractor is ready for another summers mowing.