71 project

[Lincolnmania]

Starting to fix up my model 71 cub cadet.
this tractor has sentimental value to me, my pop pop bought it new in 1966 i think......i cannot locate the serial number, there is no stamping on the side of the case where the serial is on my 100 and no tag on the rear like my 72 and 123, no flat spot there or rivet holes.

anyway my pop pop gave me this tractor around 1985, he got a new wheel horse cause the cub cadet kept blowing head gaskets and at the time a new k181 installed was close to 800 bucks.

my dad and i picked up a used k161 for it and had the engine replaced, unfortunately the usd engine was from an original cub cadet and the frame was cut to fit the oil drain.
that engine threw a rod winter of 93......summer 94 i picked up a parts engine but never got the time to mess with it.......worked 2 jobs most of the 90's, my son came along in 96.

about 3 yrs ago my dad asked me to remove all the old cub cadets so i brought them here. this yr i have time to mess with them since i am recovering from a series of surgeries. they have been great therapy, gaining my strength back fixing and riding the cubs.

here is my plan:

engine: k301 out of my cub cadet 127.....appears non original to the 127, block has a provision for a dipstick tube on the starter generator side, there is a steel block off plate there, engine has not run since around 1990, trying to get it to fire, might need rebuilt.

3 point hitch and 2000 lb atv winch.

seat, got a black vinyl padded pan seat for around 25 shipped

new throttle cable......thanks sam!

new choke cable for a 2000 series tractor (11 bucks vs 40)

used steering tower that i found on ebay

42" deck that came with my new to me 1450, have new belts and a pto bearing and new pullies for the mule drive.....still need a pto kit.

going to have to rebuild the original clutch, the disc is falling apart

new shift knob

and more stuff i probably forgot


and stuff i still need

the rear tires are blown out, i want to go larger........23x8.5x12 or 23x10.5x12 is the question tho, need some input, i can get either size tires and wheels at a very reasonable price from rweaver.
anyone have pics of 10.5's on a short tunnel narrow frame tractor?

i need a front panel and a grille, mine is rotted real bad from laying outside
for 20 yrs.

also need a steering wheel

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[Lincolnmania]

found this looking for 71 parts and it followed me home, imo too nice to part

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[ACecil]

Good luck on your project!

[zippy1]

Looking forward to your build

[johncub7172]

I hope you can stick with this fix up, because I don't ever see too many documentations on the model 71s. For me and my 72 restore, there have been times already I wanted to deep six the whole stupid tractor. But I enjoy these a lot and could never come through on that. If you need any pointers on rust and paint removal, by all means ask the group.

I also wanted to ask what kind of fix up are you planning? I cant stray too far from the original scheme, myself. Good luck!

[Sam Mac]

Here are a couple pics of my 71 showing the tag on the rear end. Take your time and it will end up being a cool tractor. Holler if I can help.

[Lincolnmania]

sam this must be a really early 71, no flat spot where that tag would go, my 123, 72, 127 have the tag, but this one does not.

[Lincolnmania]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

I hope you can stick with this fix up, because I don't ever see too many documentations on the model 71s. For me and my 72 restore, there have been times already I wanted to deep six the whole stupid tractor. But I enjoy these a lot and could never come through on that. If you need any pointers on rust and paint removal, by all means ask the group.

I also wanted to ask what kind of fix up are you planning? I cant stray too far from the original scheme, myself. Good luck!

not going too wild, just enough mods that people will know it's custom and not stock.......i know the metal is going to need some bodywork to eliminate the pits, and i may need to rebuild the area where the steering tower bolts to, as long as i can get a k motor to run for this beast i will finish it.
i do not want to build a show tractor, every one of my cubs will have to work, need to enjoy them not look at them.