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by BigMike
Fri Oct 31, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Old, New again Kid
Replies: 2
Views: 119

Re: Old, New again Kid

Hey Scott,
Good to see you back!
I would love to live the golden days again too but I fear that is water under the bridge.
by BigMike
Wed Sep 24, 2025 2:09 pm
Forum: Welcome Mat
Topic: Hello from Georgia
Replies: 5
Views: 952

Re: Hello from Georgia

Yeah, many seem to like facebook more, personally I tolerate it because my kinfolk are on there. However there is also a LOT of trash there. Used to be a lot of folks on here, however as we all age some pass away, others just lose interest and worse is the lack of younger folks who want to get into...
by BigMike
Wed Sep 24, 2025 2:07 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: We really have it lucky on this site.
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Re: We really have it lucky on this site.

Hey guys, good to see both of you post.  I agree, manufacturers are becoming very protective of their information, even some that is relatively old. I'm very grateful I had my collection in the "Golden Era", back when parts were everywhere, parts people knew what we were working on and the...
by BigMike
Mon Sep 08, 2025 2:14 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Maytag engine
Replies: 29
Views: 94547

Re: Maytag engine

Nice Ken...that little briggs looks fun. My first motor go cart was made of some scrap wood and grandmas old reel mower engine. I was pretty young so i think dad did most of the work. He obviously did the gear ratios as well...cause it was about as fast as the reel mower. I was not wearing my helme...
by BigMike
Fri May 30, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782 international
Replies: 6
Views: 29053

Re: 782 international

Caleb, welcome!
Looks like a nice machine and IH built to boot.

Tom,
I see what you did there.......more traction LOL :D
by BigMike
Fri Apr 18, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Our Vendors for Parts Used and New
Topic: Cub Cadet 7192
Replies: 1
Views: 150082

Re: Cub Cadet 7192

Welcome!
Glad you found us!
Be patient as there isn’t the traffic here there used to be but we do have some pretty smart guys that hang around. 
Hopefully knowing it was made by Mitsubishi will help you find your part. 
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by BigMike
Sun Apr 06, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 2166 Won't Stay Running
Replies: 4
Views: 25394

Re: 2166 Won't Stay Running

Glad you found us John.
We have talked about safety switches and the like.
I know there are at least a couple of you that have this same model or close.
by BigMike
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 414
Views: 3568166

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

6-8" of lake effect predicted. It didn't even fill my tire tracks  :lol:
by BigMike
Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Photos
Replies: 5
Views: 10508

Re: Photos

Charlie, I cannot help with photos but you bring to mind some names not heard in a while.
Has anyone seen or heard from Jim Chabot, Skott, Timmy D, Doog, Jess,TC?
I know Ohio plow day is coming up and hopefully it will bring some people out of the woods.
by BigMike
Fri Aug 30, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782
Replies: 9
Views: 22591

Re: 782

One thing I am diligent about is once I'm done mowing I use compressed air and blow everything of and out well. This also gives me a chance to notice any other issues.
by BigMike
Wed Aug 28, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Biggy needs some help.
Replies: 2
Views: 10168

Re: Biggy needs some help.

Thanks!
Local guy needs a 3 point. I have the bar, the "pin block" and this spring assist.
It's been so long since I have messed with most of this stuff that it has faded from my memory.
by BigMike
Tue Aug 27, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Biggy needs some help.
Replies: 2
Views: 10168

Biggy needs some help.

No Dag not mental help…..at least not right now.
I have this narrow frame spring assist but don’t remember what model/s it fits.
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by BigMike
Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 2084 SGT
Replies: 16
Views: 30408

Re: 2084 SGT

 Took it back apart and found a bent rod and a valve seat that came apart. Ordered a used head off of eBay which came complete. Replaced the head . It appears that the possible cause of the breakdown was overheating due to a large mouse nest packed in between flywheel and head causing engine to ove...
by BigMike
Mon Jun 10, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 782 engine blowby
Replies: 20
Views: 31184

Re: 782 engine blowby

Congrats Kevin!
by BigMike
Tue May 28, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Possible fuel issue
Replies: 8
Views: 53528

Re: Possible fuel issue

I have a 1971 Ford 4000SU with a 3cyl gas engine. These are known for being cold blooded and using a poorly designed Holley carb. Since I bought it I have had trouble with it acting up.....extremely cold blooded, lots of back firing and generally poor performance. I decided that I was no longer goin...
by BigMike
Tue May 28, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Possible fuel issue
Replies: 8
Views: 53528

Re: Possible fuel issue

dag1450 wrote: Mon May 27, 2024 8:29 pm I didn't notice a fuel smell...but my belly was full so who knows. Lol.
Your nose is likely working overtime on your natural vapors that it couldn't identify gasoline. :lol:
by BigMike
Wed May 15, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Site UPDATE soon!
Replies: 29
Views: 617986

Re: Site UPDATE soon!

Thank you Dave!
BTW we are used to strange things around here……
Dag comes to mind.
by BigMike
Sat May 11, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 2182-2 SGT Broken Front Wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 11949

Re: 2182-2 SGT Broken Front Wheel

Now Puddin be nice to Tom!
He must have had a tubby cartoon watching helmet wearer using his tractor for the wheel to crack.
by BigMike
Sat May 11, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: It's May 10th, I'm done with cold!!
Replies: 4
Views: 9575

Re: It's May 10th, I'm done with cold!!

I froze my keister off waiting for the plant sale this morning.
It wasn’t really cold but the wind has been vicious all day.
by BigMike
Wed May 08, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Dag, Dag, Dag!
Replies: 22
Views: 28595

Re: Dag, Dag, Dag!

Really, Puddin, put some stands under that!
We like harassing you and want to continue.
by BigMike
Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Dag, Dag, Dag!
Replies: 22
Views: 28595

Re: Dag, Dag, Dag!

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by BigMike
Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Dag, Dag, Dag!
Replies: 22
Views: 28595

Re: Dag, Dag, Dag!

Tom Scott wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:23 pm Agh!!  If you say his name three times, does he come to life as a roaming orange helmeted pudding smearing monster?!?   :lol:
Yes! Once he wakes up from his post Bugs Bunny cartoon nap. :D
 
by BigMike
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Dag, Dag, Dag!
Replies: 22
Views: 28595

Dag, Dag, Dag!

Didn't want to side track Dave's post so I thought it would be better here, "Hopefully you got that minor bot problem solved...but we have a bigger bot problem! It's known as "Big Bot Mike"! It's so annoying.... It only seems to attack dags operating system. Any help....or a big bot b...
by BigMike
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 2084 SGT
Replies: 16
Views: 30408

Re: 2084 SGT

Hopefully you find a simple fix. Tom's statement about having a shop do the work makes me think of a situation of a long time Cub friend locally. He has a 1650 and had the engine rebuilt. It has never seemed to have the power he expected. After a number of years he contacted the shop that did the wo...
by BigMike
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 127 lives!
Replies: 11
Views: 13133

Re: 127 lives!

I had a 126 that I had planned to make a plow day tractor. Rebuilt and slightly hopped up engine, liquid filled ags and hydraulic lift. Life gets in the way and the tractor is gone, sold the hydraulic lift system and the assembled engine sits on my workbench. The times I did plow with it it worked v...
by BigMike
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: First mow pics
Replies: 60
Views: 83724

Re: First mow pics

If I was a lawyer I wouldn’t be driving a Cub Cadet.
:geezer:
by BigMike
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: First mow pics
Replies: 60
Views: 83724

Re: First mow pics

Got ole Ray Charles out and almost ready for the season.
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by BigMike
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 414
Views: 3568166

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

JMotuzick wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:34 pm Ken
Dag has a great idea there… next time my wife wants a weekend away, I’m coming up! What’s your address again? 😂

Joe!
Don’t tell Dag he had a good idea, it’ll make his brain swell and he won’t be able to get his helmet off when the cartoons are over. :mrgreen:
by BigMike
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 414
Views: 3568166

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Klapatta wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:31 am Called in for additional 15 tons-
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And what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt.
by BigMike
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub Cadet 2284 wont stay running and running out of options.
Replies: 11
Views: 28063

Re: Cub Cadet 2284 wont stay running and running out of options.

Oh boy!
It’s definitely spring when we dog pile Dag!
:D