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Old 11-06-2013, 07:58 PM
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This is the stuff that scares me...... There is a lot that goes into doing a motor. If you don't know what to look for, you can miss something that can make it fail...... and FAST. Not saying it's not easy, but I've built more motors than I can count.
Maybe you're right and I am taking forr granted my mechan ical background.
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Old 11-06-2013, 09:55 PM
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Bottom line is that you are only held back by yourself. Nothing in doing work on these machines is rocket science, these machines are all at least 30 years old. All they require are YOUR willingness to learn a little and get dirty. If they are together right they run, if not take it apart and try again.

These are not like your car, if it takes a little longer than planned you are not stuck at home because it is not running. Take your time and learn, HAVE FUN!!!

There is no shame in not getting it right the first time every time, there is not a pro out here that has.
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Old 11-06-2013, 10:13 PM
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I do all the work on my IH Cub Cadets. The only thing I haven't work on is the hydro pump on a hydro Cub Cadet. I have rebuilt engines, clutch assemblies, transmissions and rear ends and the add on hydraulic system for narrow frame IH Cub Cadets.

This is the last IH Cub Cadet I did:
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I try to do a play by play on rebuilding a IH Cub Cadet.

I've been a machinist for 35 years. I still take any engine I'm rebuilding to an automotive machine shop to have cylinder and crank work done.

I have rebuilt several engines and clutch systems in the past. I hope to do more engines starting next spring. I charge a flat rate when I rebuild an engine or clutch. When an owner picks up his rebuilt engine they will get sheet with before and after measurements of the cylinder bore, crank journal and valve clearance.
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Old 11-06-2013, 10:27 PM
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Bottom line is that you are only held back by yourself. Nothing in doing work on these machines is rocket science, these machines are all at least 30 years old. All they require are YOUR willingness to learn a little and get dirty. If they are together right they run, if not take it apart and try again.

These are not like your car, if it takes a little longer than planned you are not stuck at home because it is not running. Take your time and learn, HAVE FUN!!!

There is no shame in not getting it right the first time every time, there is not a pro out here that has.
Well said. I work on extremely finicky electric forklifts for a living so these seem simple to some of us but I've also been stumped on some issues on them as well and have overlooked some simple things when I assumed wrong but the bottom line is you're exactly right, I wouldn't discourage anyone from diving into one of these because you can fix your mistakes and learn from them, they are fun to make run! Some special tools and practice/repetition are an absolute must but just be like the rest of us and keep collecting more to learn on. Electrically I can work on these with my eyes closed but I'm still learning paint and body which is cake to others and I struggle with it. The great thing is that everyone here has different things that they're great at and the collective advice from them is awesome.
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So far I have done all the work on mine. I have had alot of help and insight from people on this website. Our cubs really aren't that hard to work on. Some folks are better at engines some are better at electrical,some are great at hydraulics and differentials. Electrical is where I fall short,but am getting better,engines and carbs are pretty easy to figure out. I did all the painting on my 1200 and had never painted and asked alot of questions and got alot of good advice from members Of OCC.
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My dog actually does all the work on my cubs,other than machine work on the motors,I just watch and pay her in dog biscuits.
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I found a junk engine FREE and tore it down and reassembled it several times. After the fourth or fifth time I was comfortable enough to tackle my K301.

I think that would be a great winter project for myself. Buy a blown or dead motor, take it apart & see what makes it tick?

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My dog actually does all the work on my cubs,other than machine work on the motors,I just watch and pay her in dog biscuits.
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Jenn and I do some work, but we need help with the hard to see things.
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