Picking up a 104 soon

[EternalArianne]

Greetings and sorry it's been a while. I sold my 2155 a while back and have been out of the CC scene for a bit. But some of the older members might remember the "Craigslist treasure trove" I posted years ago about someone nearby who had a bunch of old cubs in storage they were selling off. Well I'm not sure exactly if it's the same person but they posted again recently with many cubs and I'm going to hopefully pickup a 104 in the next few days after Thanksgiving. This one has the deck and appears to be complete. It also has the older style white tractor seat, not the newer style black seat, so I suspect it's one of the earlier 104s.

Is there anything I should be looking for when I go to check it out in person? It's over an hour away and I want to be sure I'm making a good purchase. Although for $200 I can't imagine it's a bad deal considering it comes with the deck.

[Oak]

I think that is Don's collection he is selling off. From what I hear, he had 200+ Cubs at one time and maybe still does. I just looked at the 104 on FB and it looks pretty nice for the money.

[EternalArianne]

Originally Posted by Oak

I think that is Don's collection he is selling off. From what I hear, he had 200+ Cubs at one time and maybe still does. I just looked at the 104 on FB and it looks pretty nice for the money.

That's good to hear! I was going to go with a 70 for $350 but my wife took convincing so I went with the 104 since it has a deck I can cut the grass with it at least lol

[Cub Cadet 123]

For $200, the price is right! Still, I would check the rear axle seals for leaking and if it runs, check the clutch and see how it shifts. Not that those are not all fixable items, just good to know. Since you are driving a distance to get it, remember to pack a fuel can with some fresh fuel, a quart of oil, some PB Blaster (or other penetrating oil), maybe some starting fluid, light sandpaper to clean the points, and a toolbox (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) just in case. When I picked up my 126, I did not have a new plug with me and for some reason, the spark plug was removed and gone and that was all that it needed to run, so maybe a new spark plug. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to you!

Cub Cadet 123

[EternalArianne]

Im hoping since it was stored in a shop that the fuel lines and stuff are not cracked or leaking. I was going to take a battery and fuel but I don't expect to be able to do much with it before taking it home.

One thing, can I test the clutch and shifting without the engine running?

[finsruskw]

Probably, that is if the thing was left parked with the clutch engaged and the disc is not rusted to the plates.

[EternalArianne]

Originally Posted by finsruskw

Probably, that is if the thing was left parked with the clutch engaged and the disc is not rusted to the plates.

I can't quite tell from the pictures but it looks like the pedal is not all the way down. Hopefully it's not rusted stuck since it's been indoors.

[jbrewer]

Originally Posted by EternalArianne

One thing, can I test the clutch and shifting without the engine running?

Well you could put it in neutral and see if it can be pushed, then put in gear (this might take a little rocking back and forth) and see if it can't be pushed



Not definitive, but something!

[EternalArianne]

Originally Posted by jbrewer

Well you could put it in neutral and see if it can be pushed, then put in gear (this might take a little rocking back and forth) and see if it can't be pushed



Not definitive, but something!

Yeah if it shifts and the engine spins, that's all I'm hoping for. Everything else can be fixed

[EternalArianne]

Whelp guys it looks like I got shafted someone bought it out from under me! Or at least I think so, the lady said she thinks the 104 is gone but isn't sure she said so many people have been coming this past week buying cubs. I don't wanna drive the hour and not get anything...