1450 build from a newbie

[garth68]

looking good nice work

[bocephus1991]

Looking good! Your emblem looks great!

[Gijazbo]

I have to say, these old K series are awesome to work on. Its was easy, with the help of Daves 1650 build thread, to throw it all back together and the only tool i had to purchase was a feeler guage. (just popped the rings through with a gentle screwdriver nudge)


Also, I got my decals in from Maple Hunter and hot damn they were alot better quality than what i was expecting. I was quite impressed.



For the dash tin i simply used scotch pads to brighten up the silver and then hit it with a coat of gloss black. Like most other on here i just used the necessary parts of the dash sticker cut to fit. Unfortunatly the PO let the control lever bracket bend (since replaced with plate) and it wore down the plastic dash, but it doesnt bother me enough to try to find a new one.

I could use your help on these two little guys. I do not remember these anywhere on the teardown. Do you know where they go?


Side note, CC wanted 26 bucks for a choke cable. This one is from NAPA its a 5 footer but its easy to cut to length. for $5 Bucks i call it a steal


As she sits waiting on the last bit of parts... to inlcude an oil pan if anyone has one handy.

[DeltaCub]

Looking good! The two small decals that are left over are not needed for your tractor.

[DeltaCub]

The release decal may still be important. Your tractor has the automatic release valves for the hydro and does not use the the release lever. However, you could put it on the right rear side of the tunnel cover to remind you NOT to tow the tractor.

[Gijazbo]

Well i finally got the old bird running, thank you to all that helped me figure out the error of my ways on my other threads. In my travels to get a Kohler Carb (which really wasnt the issue, but im glad i got it) i accidentally came home with a truckload instead of just a part....so it goes

parts tractor... came for free with the carb... half the price of a knock of version from fleabay.


and a 50A deck(needs alot of bending back to shape... next to my already broken down 44A, and a Plow. ... 25 bucks i just couldnt pass up. Which seems to be the problem with these things.


Now im just waiting for the weekend to rebuild the PTO that has a stuck bearing and swap out the relief valves so i can get the ones on there now off to Ohio for rebuilding.

[bocephus1991]

Snow blade and 50" deck for $25!!???? Wanting to part with the 50"??
Oh your 1450 looks very good you should be proud of yourself! Great job!

[zippy1]

Tractor looks great, and what a deal on the truck load
It's a viscous cycle these cub cadets are....

[Gijazbo]

Well, shes all back together and did some laps around the yard. Still sputters under load/hills, but i should be able to work that out with a little patience and a small screwdirver.

as she stands now. For me this project was great. It took alot longer and alot more money than expected, but i learned a great deal along the way. Thank you for all those who helped me throughout the build. Once the deck is all back together ill see how she cuts





However, it is getting a little crowded in here....

[Terry C]

Excellent ! I enjoyed this thread. She's ready for another 40 years of service