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Yesterday we brought home my grandpa's 1967 Cub Cadet 122 so I could tear into and replace a headgasket, reseal the motor, fix the clutch, fix some fatigue welds, go through the mower deck, get it all degreased, flush and refill tranny, and probably some other stuff that I cant think if off the top of my head. Anyways, I have been taking photos as I go along. And when we were taking it off the trailer the left front spindle broke so I'm in need of one of those.

January 13, 1888 The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. for "the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge"

My wife recorded me plowing snow on Dec 11 but I just got the video from her now to post it. The 520HC worked well as always.

Plug wires ready to install. Wires got a light coat of silicone grease inside all 4 boots. Right side plug wire installed. Left side plug wire and clip installed. Note that I heated the clip with a hair dryer to make it soft so it did not break when inserting the wire. Plug wires installed. Oil filter air gasket ready to install. Oil filter air gasket installed.

Oh come on now..........................

One of the best TV shows ever. Cheezy, camp, and ridiculous. Most evil villains. And the coolest car in the world. That walking up the wall gag was great. Oh, and Catwoman!

And what's your excuse???

If you're going with LOTR references, then Smeagul or Gollum has to be on the short list...

Was an excellent source for the "increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge " for many years. I cancelled my subscription many years ago when they started increasing the confusion of geographic knowledge...

Jim, that brings back some memories that I had on one of the 1257s I had and 1057 that one was a total nightmare. It turned out well. I believe I actually painted that one. Enjoy the 1257.

Since it’s got a Vanguard, and you’re piecing it together, I vote for Vanderbilt.

Man I hope so...

What is wrong with the one that is on it? Usually a good cleaning and carb kit will fix the original. Some times you need to add a bushing to the butterfly shaft, if it is sloppy. I use only OEM kits. https://www.amazon.com/Kohler-25-757-01-S-Carburetor-product_by-randysenginerepair__JENT12120966218239/dp/B01MCQBNMT/ref=sr_1_4? The bushing, you will require 2 of these. They can also be found in Hillman drawers at most hardware stores. https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-Group-58087-Bearing-16-Inch/dp/B00MND8WNY

I haven't named any of my tractors, even if I thought of a good name. Nothing against it at all. It's just that I can barely keep all my kid's names in my mind so I'm just trying not to confuse myself...

Looks like a 78-79 C series going by the hood stand. But who knows, it’s been built with all sorts of parts. Worth $300? Nope

Trail cam - @ebinmaine's place,,, caught Eb looking for another C-160...

Black blade fits perfect. Looks brand new factory. Probably spent time outside as there’s no decals.. I’m wondering if it was at the end of the garden tractors and they marketed these black for the ztr? I’m happy. Setting it light. Tripping will annoy me but it won’t bend it.

Direct drive is by far better, but converting a deck will not be easy nowadays. (Not to mention the custom spindle you would need to make) Its hard to find the old motor specs, but i've looked for a low-profile high-torque motor that would be capable of fitting on the deck (pancake style) and its hard to find. I was considering using an HTD style belt (less friction than a v-belt) and one larger deck motor.

Mountain Mule

Direct drive does save on parts and reduces friction losses. It also permits matching the motor to the task--voltage, single or variable speed, horsepower, etc

For the moment, I had some rubber in my shop, and just put that down so that I could occasionally sit on the tractor and make engine noises, dreaming of doing laps in the yard😂.

Regarding LOTR - Bill (Bill The Pony) was Samwise's pony. Shadowfax was Gandalf's horse.

Aw, thank you both!

This was actually something I had thought about. I only need about 1/4 inch for the lift to clear. Maybe less... The upper steering shaft is the only thing that would be of concern. The hole that it passes through is partially slotted already. Definitely got some work to do.

or I recommend these guys Rebuilt Onan Engine Repair Services | Kustom but they are a little more than the cheaper knock offs.

Can't put together da time nor da money.

There around 900 billionaires in the US, and not one of those losers has decided to become...

That shouldn’t matter..you think you’re the only Eric? Or me the only Mike? Clyde is still my choice …. Now make it happen

I was considering giving you some grief and perhaps even a snide remark about memory... then I recalled I hadn't posted this yet.

I like Bills suggestion, but would shorten it to just Clyde.

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Tony I have a fender and the seat pan so you could have Matt make up a seat for that would be original to that tractor like this one. let me know if you’re interested.

No yours went through a spindle off resto and got donated to a tractor for the less fortunate. Page 18

Wow throw a belt guard and a seat on her and I would be done with that one

Did some cleaning yesterday night. And came how way better then I was expecting. Still have to clean the rims and find a belt guard though. Do have some other plans for this tractor as well

Too cold for lots of pics & vids. Got this one of grandson #2. Sleddig.mov

Git-R-Done

Since I want to get this done for Pullstarts plow day I might have to take you up on this especially if you or Dan have the spindle I need as well. But before we do that, let me check with my neighbor first make sure he doesn't have a broaching set.

The rims are a little less offset but that isn't your issue as much as the 25 inch tires. The pic below is a 23x8.50-12 on the same fender setup as your tractor. If the tires are anywhere close to actually 25 inches tall, that's a full inch all the way around. It will be very close to rubbing the fender, and that is if your pivot bushings are good. Of course you can modify the pivot and get around such things but if that isn't your plan then those tires may be too tall, and even more so on standard wheels.

Oh yes, the school boy's playboy magazine.

Definitely following here. I've always wanted to convert an XI tractor to electric. Do you have plans for PTO powering or will you plan on driving implements only?

We had names for vehicles in the army.. It was a two part name ending in truck. The first word was dependent on the trucks situation, stuck, or broke down, needing a lot of maintenance, cleanliness, etc. Unfortunately none of the first words are allowed here If the truck was broke down and stuck at the same time additional lead in names would be applied.

Great work. Sold as grip for skateboards! A HUGE variety of colors and patterns available.

My favorite Batman item.

↑ Same bat post?

the left handle and the clutch pedal are on and add rubber pieces were your feet set next thing is getting the engine together and on the frame and the fenders and the pan painted gas tank mounted on the hood and both of them painted too a lot of work to go still

Air tools for tearing down an engine in the kitchen!

Cylinders are out. It was about as easy as it looked on Youtube. Can't quite figure out how to get them open. It looks like there is spring-clip, you have to align a mark on the end cap with the slot the spring is visible through. That's all I'm sure of though. I found two videos of guys working on this style cylinder, looks like one pushed the spring in, and one pulled it out, and neither showed what they did clearly, so I am eating deer baloney and watching Stargate instead.