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Thanks, Vince. I write that stuff up so I don't forget all the small stuff. With age it's harder and harder to remember. It seems like whenever I forget a step and take a shortcut, it just doesn't work out. I usually go back and reread it myself before removing another PTO.

Robert, here's the procedure that I use. Hopefully they have rounded off yet, but I cover that as well.

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I don't have a separate picture of the electric lift arm, but here's the pictures of the 3 of them. The one on the left is for an original, the one in the center if for the hydraulic lift and the one on the right is for an electric lift. I don't know if they're all welded for the electric lift, but ...

A gentlemen, Dan, ran across my Cub Cadet website and saw the pictures of my groundsaw. He contacted me about one he owns. He has a Model 750 which is completely self contained. It is powered by a 6 ½ hp Kohler and uses a winch to provide the forward motion. It’s a really neat outfit. lores Right Si...

Amazing Kurt, just amazing. You do really great work. I always enjoy seeing your finished products.

Jess, that looks like something you should send to Jay Leno. I think it would make his headlines.

Howard, it sounds like the points for the battery cutout in the voltage regulator may be stuck. Here's the link to an article I wrote to help me figure out a voltage regulator. http://www.cubcadetman.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46:checking-a-mechanical-voltage-regulator&...

Josh, if I can get this link to work, check here:

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Hopefully it will have what you need.

Michael, if you adjust it too tight it can cause all kinds of things to rub -- most probably the spring rubbing the bearing or the end of the crankshaft. Make sure you have the proper clearance with the clutch engaged. You might just try loosening the linkage and see if the squealing stops. That wou...

Looks great, Paul. The 70 is my favorite tractor. How are you managing to work in this heat. I don't recall you having a large, air conditioned shop!!! Keep up the good work.

My son just uploaded the video of our Danuser CD-1 post hole dig ger. http://www.cubcadetman.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88:cd1videos&catid=49:*****&Itemid=62 . (I haven’t the computer expertise or speed to do that so I’m at his mercy.) The video was a recording of only ...

I finally got around to trying out the Model 1200 groundsaw. I posted a video on my website if anyone would like to see it in operation. http://www.cubcadetman.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87:groundsaw-videos&catid=48:pictures&Itemid=61 Since I got the groundsaw mainly fo...

Welcome, Rob. I grew up right down the river from you in Elizabeth, IN. There's a pretty nice tractor show in July in Brandenburg, KY you should attend. I usually don't bring anything to that show, but there is a Cub Cadet collector that shows up every year. Again, welcome.

There’s a young guy named Sam Hornbeck who is working with his Uncle to restore a Cub Cadet 125. You may have read about Sam in LAGT magazine. Anyway, I got to know them when they asked a friend and me for some advice about the restoration. They’ve done a really fine job on the restoration, but when...

Good eye, Ben. That's a Kubota B6100 front end that I'm trying to get going under the front end of an Original. I bought it as a project and almost have it going. Jim, I try to document all my projects as I go along. It's amazing how much I forget if I don't do that. You should be able to find all t...

Paul, I was really hoping you'd be there. You missed a really good time.

The LAGT Extravaganza was a huge success. They had a goal of 500 lawn and garden tractors and 475 showed up. There was a bunch of “standard” Cub Cadets there as well as a bunch of customized. In addition to an assortment of JD’s, WH’s , etc. there were several lesser known models such as Hahn and Ma...

I'll be at the LAGT (Lawn and Garden Tractor) Extravaganza in Evansville, IN this weekend. If anyone here attends, please stop by our tent and say hello. I wanted to upload pictures of the fleet I plan to take, but our internet connection is up and own and doesn't allow me to upload pictures. Hope t...

Thanks for posting that, Eric. That's a neat machine. I hope to get a video of my Hawk Bilt, but want to take it to the LAGT Extravaganza first in case something goes wrong!!! I really enjoyed your video.

Curt, I have my loader on a Model 73. Until I installed a creeper I had to slip the clutch a lot when loading packed gravel. Since I put the creeper on it, I've had no problems at all with power. And, I like the slower speed. Without the creeper it moved too fast to do a good job leveling the bucket...

Bryan, great thought. Gave me a good laugh for this morning. And, Vince being there is a good idea. He'd keep us motivated. I did manage to get Rick's part of the project on my website, cubcadetman.com. It's "FWA Original Cub Cadet" under the Special Projects section. I'm too lazy to figure out how ...

Dave, thanks for the information about digging in mud. Looks like I'll wait for the ground to dry some. I'm hoping to post a video on my website when it gets dry enough to do some trenching. John, thanks for the comments. Yes, the front blade is for backfilling. Since I have a loader for that, I'm g...

Thanks for the compliments, Shawn. I think my email from that site is not working right now, but my computer science sons are working on it. I've seen I think 4 different ways those brackets are held on the sickle bar. One just had the bolts threaded down into the bar, one used rivets to hold it on,...

Dave, your last two paragraphs explain exactly what I'm working on. I'm planning to use a roll pin as a shear pin as the "weak point" in case of a failure rather then a slip clutch. I'm using a chain drive at the front and rear to get the 3.3:1 reduction and a 1:1 gearbox in the center to reverse th...

Dave, sorry I didn't make myself clearer. The rear PTO that Rick installed drives directly off the pinion shaft. So, I already have a rear PTO that's independent of what gear the transmission is in. And, I have determined by gear ratios and circumferences that the rear PTO has to rotate 3.3 times fa...

I've been off line to attend the National Farm Show in Louisville, KY. It's an amazing event if you've never been there. Dave, I'll call that Plan D. I don't want to start an argument of hydro vs. gear drive here, but I don't like to use hydraulics because of the power loss even though they are a lo...

Lucas, yes it belonged to Rick. I picked it up from him a month or so ago. He had lengthed the frame by about 6 1/2 inches and had planned to put a Teledyne in it. I put the winch on the front to "hide" the increased length. I'm toying with returning it to the original length and do away with the wi...

Bryan, I don't know about digging a ditch for you, but if you get hung up in one, give me a call. If I can get this thing all figured out, I'll give you a pull!!!

Vince, that was the same type of bearing and support that was in it originaly and by the wear on some of the parts, I'd say the bearings held up really well. As far as invested hours, let's just say I'm glad I'm retired!! On the other hand, everything on the project just seemed to work out. It seeme...

I've been working on it since November, but finally got my groundsaw all rebuilt. Everything works on it, but it's been too muddy or the grounds been frozen so I can't try it out. Everything works, but I haven't been able to do any digging with it yet. I'm anxious for some warmer, dryer weather to t...