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Old 05-14-2013, 09:33 AM
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Hello Gents (and Ladies):
I live in upstate NY, have a very understanding wife (who lets me buy toys now and then), three great kids (8, 13, 15) and two goofy dogs.

Bought an 1100 ten years ago, the Briggs & Stratton engine blew and I hired a guy to put a Kohler engine in it 5 years ago. Now the PTO clutch in the Kohler engine is shot and my repairman said it will cost me $600 for a new one or $400 for a used one. Not sure it is something I want to tackle so the 1100 just sits there but drives great...just no mowing with the PTO.

As a result of the 1100 breakdown, I figured why spend $400 plus on a PTO clutch when I could probably buy a Cub for $400....so in browsing the local ads I found a 109 Hydro for sale. Not a pretty specimen (but I found beauty in her) and bought it. It runs strong, mows great and needed a battery. After mowing twice last week, the left front ball joint came out of the linkage and I tried to get it pushed back in. To no avail it kept coming out when I turned the wheel. So I saw that you guys have had that problem and I went to the McMaster Carr website and ordered four of the ball joint linkages (as per suggestions on this board).

I may be back with more questions but I have a feeling you guys are very well suited to answer my most elementary questions (as I am not a mechanical guy...I'm a paper pusher for clients). Thanks for all the great advice you have offered others. It really does help those of us who are new to this. Who knows, I may even attempt a restoration on this 109 if I get the courage up.

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Old 05-14-2013, 11:13 AM
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What Kohler engine did your mechanic put in the 1100? $400 for a used pto clutch is alot!!
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Old 05-14-2013, 12:16 PM
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I agree that $400 for a used PTO is a lot of money. The sponsors above can probably help you with parts and advice; and they will be reasonable with your pocketbook too.

You should have both of them up to par soon. Good luck with your tractors. They are a lot of fun.
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We are here for you if you have any questions or to inspire you to buy more cubs.
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Welcome to OCC! Glad to have you!
Thanks for all the welcomes guys. I appreciate the help. I will check on the model number of the Kohler engine and report back.

Funny I was driving to an appt today and saw a yellow tractor out of the corner of my eye. It was at a Toro dealership. It was a Cub 169 in very nice shape. I went inside and asked for the price...$1000. Nice looking tractor and I was tempted to dicker but had to get to an appt...errrrr
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Thanks for all the welcomes guys. I appreciate the help. I will check on the model number of the Kohler engine and report back.

Funny I was driving to an appt today and saw a yellow tractor out of the corner of my eye. It was at a Toro dealership. It was a Cub 169 in very nice shape. I went inside and asked for the price...$1000. Nice looking tractor and I was tempted to dicker but had to get to an appt...errrrr
Hope you get the chance to go back and try to get the 169. The 169 is a rare tractor.
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Welcome! I also live in upstate NY
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