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- Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:02 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
- Replies: 6
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Re: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
Thanks Big Mike for the offer...been busy with new job and have put projects on the back burner. I will surely be back in touch when the dust settles !
- Wed May 31, 2023 12:51 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1767
Re: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
tempImageRt2WyL.gif Once we figure out the fix, I thought of having a min of 1/8" plate steel cut to the size of the base. Since the base is drilled with extra holes, I will mirror the 8 holes and use those extras to mount the plate directly to the B&S base. Then the engine would mount to the eng...
- Wed May 31, 2023 12:28 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1767
Re: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
As requested---Here's a pic of inside. Scratching with pick I think I can feel an imperfection...
- Tue May 30, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: 1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1767
1440 w/ cracked B&S model 29 V-twin
Back on Feb 22nd, I began posting about a ’92 1440 cyclops I bought that had sat since ’21 that the PO advised it smoked a bunch having blown a head gasket. After checking for price/ availability of repowering, I opted to open the engine up but first I must be able to “see” the engine. This engine...
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:05 am
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: Greetings to Cycloppers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1751
Re: Greetings to Cycloppers
Hello all, After many days searching for the least expensive mean to support my cyclops 1440 rehab, I opted to rebuild the engine,diy. The POs had begun minor disassembly by detaching some external parts, muffler, tin & disconnecting wiring. Leaving me a basket of “where did this part go?” To clea...
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:49 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: Greetings to Cycloppers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1751
Re: Greetings to Cycloppers
Gents,
Thanks for moving me to the right spot. I see a few used one here and there ( eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc ) but not too sure of buying someone else's
problem. A Short Block may be the way to go but I am still in the exploratory phase. So please keep the suggestions coming !
Thanks for moving me to the right spot. I see a few used one here and there ( eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc ) but not too sure of buying someone else's
problem. A Short Block may be the way to go but I am still in the exploratory phase. So please keep the suggestions coming !
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:58 pm
- Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
- Topic: Greetings to Cycloppers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1751
Greetings to Cycloppers
(Moved from Welcome Mat to CCC forum; Tom) Hello members and especially the Cycloppers, I am new to this forum, and seeking the “wisdom of the forum” regarding a newly purchased 1992ish 1440 Hydro Cub Cadet. The CC is in rough shape. The PO advise approx. 4 years ago she was mowing (42” deck) and t...