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by klinej
Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Predator Engines
Replies: 6
Views: 7132

Re: Predator Engines

Hi Brian I just bought the 22 hp one about a week ago to use on my mini bulldozer project this winter.All I can say is it started right up was pretty quiet and ran very smoothly so I'm happy with it so far.The only thing that concerns me is getting the oil filter,air filter but they look pretty stan...
by klinej
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: which front axle?
Replies: 6
Views: 6666

Re: which front axle?

Hi I converted the original spindles on my 149 to a 4 bolt hub it worked out very well. I drilled out the old axles from behind with a 1" carbide tipped hole saw and welded in the new axles.I bought the axle and hubs from surplus center 4 bolt hubs are $21.00 each and 5 bolt hubs are $25.00 each the...
by klinej
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: PTO ROTATION DIRECTION
Replies: 4
Views: 3577

Re: PTO ROTATION DIRECTION

Hi Ken yes the front pto spins ccw . I have a bi directional hydraulic pump from northern tool model 10567 and the suction port is on the right side as you look at it from the front of the tractor the shaft of the pump is facing the rear of the tractor also the id plate on the pump is facing up. I h...
by klinej
Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Making holes in metal
Replies: 20
Views: 12189

Re: Making holes in metal

Hi Ken When I started to build my loader I used the pilot hole then the 1" method until my neighbor said try his carbide tip hole saw all I can say is thats the way to go it cuts through 1/4" steel like a hot knife through butter.The brand I used is champion they have a web site, I payed about $30. ...
by klinej
Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Loader questions
Replies: 36
Views: 33211

Re: Loader questions

Hi randy I built a loader using the PF engineering plans for my 104 cub cadet it works great lifts about 500lbs and the plans were easy to follow .I did beef up the towers and arms, the spindle upgrade is a must not too difficult to do on a 149. My only other mods will be a remote 7gal oil tank behi...
by klinej
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Burning coal
Replies: 14
Views: 9180

Re: Burning coal

I've been burning coal for 7 years now its great.I use about two tons a season [about 50 lbs a day 1 five gal bucket ]in a harmon fireplace insert with two blowers it payed for it self in two and a half years. Its not too dirty if your careful about loading it [turn off the blowers] and emptying the...
by klinej
Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: What would you like to see? And Polls
Topic: Manuals and stuff?
Replies: 12
Views: 16868

Re: Manuals and stuff?

I have the following manuals in pdf files If anyone needs them. 1. Hydro service manual for models 105,123 and 125. 2. Part #'s and diagrams for model149. 3. Operators manual for 86, 108, 109, 128, 129, and 149 tractors and rotary mowers. 4. International blade 42" and 54" setup instructions. 5. Ope...