Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Specialties R. F. Houtz and Sons Jeff in Pa.

P&K Cub Cadet Machtech Direct

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Cub Cadets > IH Cub Cadet Tractors (GT)
Reload this Page Need help with 1200
Register FAQ Calendar

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-22-2011, 08:35 AM
BigDon BigDon is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 10
Question Need help with 1200
I have a 1200 I have been using for years. I am now having problems. I want to keep it and get it running right as I don't see an adequate replacement for it with today's products. I have had the clutch replaced, rebuilt the engine (I had the engine rebuilt because it blew out the spark plug twice, WHY?) and installed a new PTO clutch, all by repair companies. But if I can't tell them the problem they seem to be lost.

Now if I run the mower for 10 to 15 minutes, it will begin to lose power, miss and cut out. WHY? Yesterday it actually started to smoke. WHY? The repair guy says it keeps burning out the points. If this is so , WHY?
I can do some work myself, but I need some insight.

THANKS,
BigDon
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-22-2011, 03:21 PM
_DX3_'s Avatar
_DX3_ _DX3_ is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
Posts: 5,798
Default
Possibly a bad condenser and or Coil. Will it completely die, or just cut out real bad after it starts acting up? I am sure some of the other guys will have some good tips for you to try also.
__________________
DWayne

1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck

10" moldboard plow

2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-22-2011, 05:20 PM
BigDon BigDon is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 10
Default
Thanks for your reply. Whem it act up, I reduce the throttle and cut off the PTO. It does not stop then but it makes me think that it will if don't do it. I will look in to your suggestion.
BigDon
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:06 PM
Diz Jr.'s Avatar
Diz Jr. Diz Jr. is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: OH
Posts: 4,489
Default
Make sure you have a resistor coil. (one with a built in resistor)
a non resistor coil will burn the points.
And even if it is a resistor coil it could still be going bad and need replacing. Run it for a few minutes and it starts getting warm and acting up.
Just my
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:38 PM
Cub Cadet 123's Avatar
Cub Cadet 123 Cub Cadet 123 is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,503
Default
seeing how this is only your second post....

The others have already given you good advice, so I will just add that your old problem of blowing the spark plug is due to the threads for the plug being worn out. Usually, when that happens you can helicoil it and it will work just fine. You are certainly right about the lack of adequate replacements for these machines. That's one of the main reasons why so many of us keep them around!!

Cub Cadet 123
__________________
Still don't know what I'm doing in OHIO?.....If you find me, then please point me back toward INDIANA.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-22-2011, 10:40 PM
BigDon BigDon is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 10
Default
Thanks, Diz Jr.,

Yours is the first reasonable explanation for why the points kept burning out. I saw on a post that one needs know which coil to get. I am goint to pick up the right coil, condensor and points tomorrow. Will let you know how things went.

Thanks,
BigDon
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-23-2011, 10:13 AM
BigDon BigDon is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 10
Default
I did the helicoil the first time the plug blew. When it blew the second time I concluded there was an engine problem and decided to rebuild the engine.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
engine loses power, ih 1200, want to rebuild

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:10 PM.

www.onlycubcadets.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.

MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.

This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC

All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.

Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.