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Old 03-01-2021, 05:29 PM
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I found this little gem on EBAY a while back. It was located relatively close and now it resides in the Cub house. I found a NOS K161 shortblock for it. The shortblock is going into my restored "72" and the rebuilt K181 will go into this unit. This "73" was built in April 1971.
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Very good find! And the engine looks at first glance to be in good shape, too!
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I see the 72 in the back round, must be happy for the new motor.
Didja 73 come with a round tank or the rectangle one?
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I see the 72 in the back round, must be happy for the new motor.
Didja 73 come with a round tank or the rectangle one?
Rectangle
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Finding NOS K series is the bees knees! I found one... I know where there's another, but owner won't sell.

Nice looking 73!
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Someone started to add components to the block such as the cylinder head and some sheet metal parts. The paint job is half assed but will be re done.
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Looks like you did really well to find a 73 in nice shape and exceptionally well on the NOS engine!!! Sometimes, if I rescue a cub that has set outside for a while, I am grateful for a bad paint job if it stopped it from rusting away! Your 72 will sparkle when it sports a new engine. Can't wait to see the pics!!!

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Here is the "72". It is mostly complete but does not have the hood decals installed yet. The pic is from 2018.
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Looks like a bunch of fun. Help educate me. NOS what does that
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