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by SWilliams
Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 2082 belts
Replies: 5
Views: 2550

Re: 2082 belts

There are a couple belts depending on the serial number of the tractor. They are different due to the size of the front clutch and that there are 2 different 60" decks. For the tractors up to serial number 821,059 with the 374 60" deck - The clutch to deck belt is an MTD 954-3023, 5/8" X 94" Kevlar ...
by SWilliams
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Boom goes the belt !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4806

Re: Boom goes the belt !!!

Went over everything. Cannot find anything wrong, I pulled the spindles apart just to be sure that there wasn't something in a bearing and they looked good, Mule has new idlers from last year and are still wearing some paint in the grooves. At the moment I'm still leaning toward it being excessive t...
by SWilliams
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Boom goes the belt !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4806

Boom goes the belt !!!

So over the weekend I decided to try the 54" deck (324) off one of the supers on my GT with the 22 horse in it. Worked pretty good on the regular grass where it was only about 2" long and dry. Doesn't lift the grass very well and doesn't throw it either but I think that's because of the poor blade d...
by SWilliams
Mon May 31, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Rusty pulleys...
Replies: 4
Views: 3672

Re: Rusty pulleys...

That's about what I thought as well. I'm at the moment pulling the 54" deck off my mower tractor, Not sure what occurred yet but it tore a chunk out of the deck belt as nice as if I had split it off with a skiving knife. I'm also tempted to toss the center pulley from the 317 on it and see if it rea...
by SWilliams
Tue May 18, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Foeste Collection Auction
Replies: 3
Views: 2460

Foeste Collection Auction

https://bid.aumannauctions.com/auctions ... /id/27408/

Some interesting machines in there. Cape Girardeau, MO
by SWilliams
Tue May 11, 2021 3:55 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Gtx 2100 lift trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 2262

Re: Gtx 2100 lift trouble

That unit is a short range electric actuator. It uses polarity reversal to move so if it will turn one way but not the other an easy test is to reverse the wires to see if it now extends. If it does the switch is bad. If iy turns but has no power to lift then it's likely internal.
by SWilliams
Sat May 08, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1872 wheel weights
Replies: 2
Views: 2153

Re: 1872 wheel weights

While there are IH and Cub Cadet weights that are "correct" pretty much any of the weights that fir 12" rims will work. I have about three sets and none of them are correct part numbers. My favorite set are actually some plastic craftsman units. At the time you bought shells that you filled yourself...
by SWilliams
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub 1872 electrical issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1965

Re: Cub 1872 electrical issues

This is the wiring for that tractor. From the sound it could be a bad PTO winding. A way to check if it's the PTO is easy, unplug the PTO at the engine. Does the wire still get hot?
1872 Wiring.pdf
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by SWilliams
Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:37 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: First mow pics
Replies: 44
Views: 25117

Re: First mow pics

Well got everything ready and this happens....
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by SWilliams
Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: My latest project
Replies: 66
Views: 77842

Re: My latest project

Rt 81 is never done....
by SWilliams
Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Dozer blade 1872
Replies: 17
Views: 8275

Re: Dozer blade 1872

Dag, OOPS.... Already been down there twice, but only one was for Cub stuff. The other was to drag a relatives wreck back up here..
by SWilliams
Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Dozer blade 1872
Replies: 17
Views: 8275

Re: Dozer blade 1872

In this area the Haban blades are somewhat rare and you always have to fight with the vultures from other states to get them... Dang poachers... I almost had a third one last year, came up for sale and was gone in 2 days, called and was told "Oh yeah, someone from Massachusetts bought it" I would ne...
by SWilliams
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Custom build 1772 Diesel
Replies: 20
Views: 7523

Re: Custom build 1772 Diesel

Looks great, but umm the engines in backwards.... :lol: So when does it get a turbo?
by SWilliams
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: First mow pics
Replies: 44
Views: 25117

Re: First mow pics

Well the blower is waiting to be removed but that's only because I am putting the deck back together and they won't both fit on the bench. I'm hoping there will be enough grass by the middle of next week or so, it hasn't been warm enough to really get it growing yet. Am also going to try out the 54"...
by SWilliams
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: My latest project
Replies: 66
Views: 77842

Re: My latest project

No dag you just need to find someone who "completes you" A friend of mine found someone like that, he loves to tear things apart, repair and paint them, then loses interest as "the works done" He found a friend who hates working with rusty greasy crap but who loves putting together nice clean puzzle...
by SWilliams
Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: fuse location
Replies: 15
Views: 7236

Re: fuse location

I take it you couldn't download the service manual I uploaded in my post? That is the one for that tractor. I see wiring butchered on them all the time, don't think I have bought one yet that wasn't modified. That said I built a new harness for one of my supers with added relays, fuses and ground wi...
by SWilliams
Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: fuse location
Replies: 15
Views: 7236

Re: fuse location

Tom, It may have been removed if someone rewired the tractor. It is supposed to be in the line that goes to the starter from the meter. The battery positive cable connects to the same post. The idea is that all the power that the charging system puts out goes through the fuse. But if people add thin...
by SWilliams
Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:57 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: fuse location
Replies: 15
Views: 7236

Re: fuse location

The fuse is in the inline fuse holder on the red wire leading to the ammeter from the starter solenoid. This is the service manual for those machines, it might help.
Service Manual Lawn Tractors - 772-3870.pdf
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by SWilliams
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 2082
Replies: 28
Views: 30778

Re: 2082

That's not a bad price for a Super with all the toys with it. The biggest issue with these machines is that people don't understand what they really are. They wee them and thing "Lawnmower" when they are useful for much more and are built far better than most of the junk on the market these days. If...
by SWilliams
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: My latest project
Replies: 66
Views: 77842

Re: My latest project

Looks like a fun little rig. Which model is it?
by SWilliams
Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1872 wiring question
Replies: 5
Views: 3146

Re: 1872 wiring question

1872 Wiring.pdf I would agree that it was added. I've added a few grounds to my tractors and on my latest super project it is being wired with everything that used the chassis or frame as a ground now being grounded back to the new fuse block. That includes a new ground to the engine block replacin...
by SWilliams
Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:50 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Anyone use Xtreme clutches?
Replies: 0
Views: 2981

Anyone use Xtreme clutches?

Been looking at a couple of new clutches to see if I can get rid of some slippage. These folks look like they might be a good deal. Machined pulleys, replaceable bearings and look pretty solid. Pricing is pretty good as well. Wondered if anyone has used them or heard god/bad about them.
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by SWilliams
Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 7252 cub slow cranking
Replies: 6
Views: 3069

Re: 7252 cub slow cranking

Try a jump test as well. You can just use jumper cables to bypass the OE ones and then jump the starter solenoid itself like you would on an older vehicle. If it cranks fine that way you have resistance in the wiring. Another fast test would be to measure the voltage from the battery to ground at th...
by SWilliams
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: My quietline
Replies: 68
Views: 38527

Re: My quietline

You can get the same results on the plastic with a heat gun and less chance of damage to the plastic.
by SWilliams
Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:16 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Best use for a 147?
Replies: 26
Views: 9507

Re: Best use for a 147?

I like a single stage in wet sloppy snow or in loose fluffy stuff. The two stage units work good in fluffy to heavier but not wet snow. If it's gotten to the point the snow leaks water when you pack it, the single is the better option, or a blade. What would I put on a 147? Being a hydro I'd look fo...
by SWilliams
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 450 Spiral Gear
Replies: 9
Views: 5576

Re: 450 Spiral Gear

That's the stuff I and many others use in the gear boxes. It seems to be much less effected by the changes in temperature than the OE stuff.
by SWilliams
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub blower for the first time!
Replies: 19
Views: 8175

Re: Cub blower for the first time!

I'm running as large a battery that fit the box, Think it's a group 24 ? On the tractor at the moment it has the two OE lights, two 35 watt floods and the 1157 warning lights. All are being converted to LED while in use, hard finding ones I like that fit! I would check that it's charging as mine wil...
by SWilliams
Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub blower for the first time!
Replies: 19
Views: 8175

Re: Cub blower for the first time!

Oh and you asked about idlers for the 450/451 Stens 280-870 is a twin to the factory part, but it needs the inserts that reduce the 17mm bore to 1/2 " and add the spacers like this one. With that style insert the Stens only lacks a hole drilled in it to match the factory 6" part.
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by SWilliams
Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Cub blower for the first time!
Replies: 19
Views: 8175

Re: Cub blower for the first time!

I would opt for vacuum myself. I don't consider the 551 an upgrade really, Have both and the older units are built a lot better. The downside is they are much heavier because of that. I just cut up an old 451 housing to get the steel section the chute attaches to, that is going to be modified to rep...