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Old 07-12-2018, 07:19 AM
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Default Officially a Cub Owner. Can anyone give me some Tips?

Officially won this (Local Auction) last night. Can you guys help me out with any tips? I know it needs a battery. Anything else catch your eye as something I should replace? It doesn't currently run, but I'll have to wait for a new battery and fresh gas before I know if its any more in depth than that. I plan to restore it, maybe put a plow and/or cutting deck on it.

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Old 07-12-2018, 07:22 AM
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Those wheels are burning my eyes! Congrats on the new Cub.
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Old 07-12-2018, 07:32 AM
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Those wheels are burning my eyes! Congrats on the new Cub.
Thanks Tim!

When I get stuck trying to get this thing back up and running I'm sure ill be in touch. If you come across parts/attachments up in Indiana give me a shout!
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Old 07-12-2018, 09:21 AM
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You have a project to do.

Take care or address of the things you discover. Be patient and take your time. This will result in a project that you are happy with.

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Old 07-12-2018, 10:01 AM
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Biggest tip.... get more space. The first Cub Cadet is only the beginning and will just lead to more following you home. Might as well have spaces ready for them.

The biggest thing is to not rush getting it running. Check all the wiring for cracks or rodent damage. No sense having it burn the first time you turn it over. Check to ensure the grounds are good. Make sure you change all fluids (oil and gas) before starting it. Check the oil that comes out of it for water or metal. If there is any, figure out those issues, before turning it over. Check the rear end fluid as well. It tends to have water in it from 50+ years of use and some have never had it changed. Grease all the fittings that need it and don't run it too hard the first few time you fire it up. Depending on how it was stored, the clutch may have issues if the pressure plates are rusted to the disc.
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Old 07-13-2018, 12:05 AM
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Some reading for you on a Original "facelift"...
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! I like how you have started out by asking for advice---that's a very wise move! Before turning it over for the first time, change the oil or "oirl" and put a new plug in the ole girl since you do not know how long that oirl has been in there or what moisture it contains or viscosity. You have purchased a cub cadet Original, which we commonly call an "O". They were made from '61 through '63. It was the first style of cub cadet garden tractors produced. Most of them crack where the frame bolts together. Once you get it running, then take it for a victory lap!!!


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If I know one has been sitting for years without turning over, I put about half of a teaspoon of oil in the cylinder (remove spark plug for access) then turn the engine by hand several times and let it sit overnight. Or better yet, if you are comfortable enough, pull the head off and go from there.

Biggest thing is like mentioned above, check and change your fluids before trying to get this baby started. I know it's tempting to turn that key as soon as you can, but cold starting this baby without knowing the status of the fluids is like playing Russian Roulette.
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If I know one has been sitting for years without turning over, I put about half of a teaspoon of oil in the cylinder (remove spark plug for access) then turn the engine by hand several times and let it sit overnight. Or better yet, if you are comfortable enough, pull the head off and go from there.

Biggest thing is like mentioned above, check and change your fluids before trying to get this baby started. I know it's tempting to turn that key as soon as you can, but cold starting this baby without knowing the status of the fluids is like playing Russian Roulette.

Thanks for the advice, I think im going to pull the motor and rebuild it. I just hope I dont need to rebore it to make a new piston work...
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Thanks for the advice, I think im going to pull the motor and rebuild it. I just hope I dont need to rebore it to make a new cylinder work...
What do you mean by new cylinder?
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