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by chzuck
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Tools and How To
Topic: HF Parts Washer
Replies: 58
Views: 50538

Re: HF Parts Washer

I too, miss the IH Registry days and the Registry plow days.  They were great times.  Sometimes I reminisce by looking at the old IH Registry on the Way Back Machine. Sorry to say I have gone the fb way.  No cub pages, just Rototiller and vintage engines and walk behind garden tractors.  GT Talk use...
by chzuck
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Coolspring engine show
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Re: Coolspring engine show

Never been there, you are in for a pleasant surprise if you like stationary engines. The 600hp Snow awaits you.
by chzuck
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Coolspring engine show
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Re: Coolspring engine show

June show?  I am planning to go.  It would be great to meet you.  I display with my friend who displays a Kohler light plant along with many many porcelain fixtures.
by chzuck
Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: IH Registry Still Viewable
Replies: 1
Views: 1685

IH Registry Still Viewable

Not sure how man know that for nostalgia sake, the IH Registry can still be viewed, at least a lot of it.  I have not checked out all the links to see if they work.  https://web.archive.org/web/20030928024 ... istry.com/
by chzuck
Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 125 driveshaft repair
Replies: 22
Views: 13084

Re: 125 driveshaft repair

I did that drive shaft modification on my Cub 147 a couple of years ago.  Much better reliability.

Has anyone put a coupling joint like that on a Cub 70 at the transaxle?  Those solid couplings seem to get loose quickly.
by chzuck
Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Another Kohler engine
Replies: 1
Views: 932

Re: Another Kohler engine

A very old 110 DC Kohler light plant.
Go to Harry's Old Engine Forum, Kohler Generator page. Loads of info.
by chzuck
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4331

Re: Mower deck baffle

I've never had a plasma cutter so not even sure what you guys are talking about but it sounds way too involved. But...as ken has been going though this thread what i have had in the back of my mind for....probably decades now. Get rid of the baffles an cut off the back lip of the deck the whole way...
by chzuck
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Plotting my own demise.
Replies: 13
Views: 3891

Re: Plotting my own demise.

Cremation and scatter the ashes for my wife and I. 
by chzuck
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4331

Re: Mower deck baffle

I do have one question.  Why did they make those baffles shorter than the ones on the 48" deck?  On the 48" deck the baffle height is up to the blade while on the 42 CI they are much shorter.
by chzuck
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Your welcome. 
How are you making out with your oil leak?
by chzuck
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Ever heard of Ray Weaver?  He is about 3/4 of an hour from me and has all kinds of Cub parts.  I could give you his number if you like.
by chzuck
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Try to find a clutch.  The manual for the 147 shows the slip clutch on page 2-80.  What you described is exactly how I stripped the gear on mine.  I got a slip clutch and now I don't have to think about it.  Mine looks like the one in the top of the snip I attached.
by chzuck
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Does your electric lift have the clutch?  That is the biggest saver of gears.  Mine did not and I stripped the gear.  I acquired the clutch before I replaced the gears.
by chzuck
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Mower deck baffle
Replies: 14
Views: 4331

Re: Mower deck baffle

If you like, I can get photos of my 42" CI deck baffles and measurements.
by chzuck
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: 1970 model 147 now leaks Hy-Tran oil since changing it.

Just a thought.  There was one time I ordered a rear cover gasket and the one I ordered online was not near as thick as the original.  I went to the dealer and that one was as thick as the old one and no leaks.  One place I did have a small leak was a bolt on the right extension, near the cover plat...
by chzuck
Mon May 08, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 38" deck
Replies: 14
Views: 3326

Re: 38" deck

I used a 38" CI deck for years, and now use a 42 CI deck.  They do a great job, especially in the fall with leaves.  The non-OSHA approved large opening in the front sucks in leaves instead of pushing them forward.  I think you will really like it to mow your yard!
by chzuck
Mon May 08, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 149 clutch on a Cub 147
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Re: Cub 149 clutch on a Cub 147

I did rebuild that clutch many many years ago.  I have a spare clutch that is the same that I plan to put on to see what it does.  I have the belt tension set according to the manual by gauging the distance between the spring winds.  Thanks for the input.
by chzuck
Mon May 01, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 149 clutch on a Cub 147
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Cub 149 clutch on a Cub 147

What is the difference between the 147 and 149 manual PTO clutch?  Considering putting a 149 PTO clutch on my 147.  My current one seems to slip too easy in heavy grass with higher lift blades that stock.  My 100 clutch will chirp the belt if it is not tight enough, while that never happens on the 1...
by chzuck
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Custom Corner
Topic: Electric Lift on an Aerator
Replies: 6
Views: 3668

Re: Electric Lift on an Aerator

I really hate to bother you. I am sure you have enough projects.
by chzuck
Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168825

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

I tried something with my QA42 on my 147. I block off the grill so none of the hot air from the motor comes out and blows on the discharge chute. It seems to help as I don't have near as many clogs with wet snow.
by chzuck
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Winter Snow and Storm Pics
Replies: 383
Views: 2168825

Re: Winter Snow and Storm Pics

Congratulations! In May I will be retired 10 years. I look back at some of the snow storms in which I ventured to work at 5 am or 5 pm depending on which shift I was, and realized how nuts I was. Also, the legs were not as agile to be climbing around on greasy, oily equipment. Enjoy! Keep busy doing...
by chzuck
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:06 am
Forum: Custom Corner
Topic: Electric Lift on an Aerator
Replies: 6
Views: 3668

Re: Electric Lift on an Aerator

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This is a web photo of the aerator I have. Engineering is not one of my talents. I think the Cub electric lift is not strong enough to lift it directly. I use four 8" concrete blocks for weight.
by chzuck
Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: Custom Corner
Topic: Electric Lift on an Aerator
Replies: 6
Views: 3668

Re: Electric Lift on an Aerator

I agree, it would be better for a hydro tractor. I may give it a try, putting the electric lift on the aerator. I am getting older and reaching back there and lifting the weight of 4 concrete blocks is hard on the muscles and back.
by chzuck
Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again

So glad you posted the drawing of the orientation of the washers. I would have placed them together with the out edges touching each other. Would you advise placing a shim washer at one or both ends of the belleville washers? So much appreciate your advice.
by chzuck
Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 42" CI Deck
Replies: 1
Views: 1165

42" CI Deck

You cannot beat the CI decks for leaf detail, unless you have a vac. Cleaned up the back yard today by mowing over the leaves twice, then installing the outlet blocking plate and going over them twice. This is what it looked like when I was finished. Sorry I did not take a photo before I started, bu...
by chzuck
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Cub 70 clutch teaser spring, broke again

Soon time to do the teaser spring on my Cub 70 and I think I am game to try the belleville washers. What is the height of the original teaser spring so I know how many pairs of washers I need?
by chzuck
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:35 pm
Forum: Custom Corner
Topic: Electric Lift on an Aerator
Replies: 6
Views: 3668

Electric Lift on an Aerator

I have a 48" Agri-Fab Aerator that I would like to install a Cub electric lift on. Has anyone added an electric lift to their aerator? Looking for ideas.
by chzuck
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: And I came home with two dollars
Replies: 46
Views: 16077

Re: And I came home with two dollars

Pretty cool to get a long sitting motor up and running.
What are these motors selling for these days? I have a K161 off of my Cub 70 sitting around in my road most of the time. I should find a home for it.
by chzuck
Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Cub Cadet 147
Replies: 29
Views: 26828

Re: Cub Cadet 147

Nice looking 147. I have had mine since November 2000. I have a snow thrower for it, which does a good job. It is my main mowing tractor. Mine does have the electric lift. When this photo was taken, the lift was broke. I repaired and reinstalled it.
by chzuck
Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 1450 air filter
Replies: 1
Views: 1370

Re: 1450 air filter

NAPA carries a good selection of small engine parts.