head question "what is this?"

Clem · Postby **Clem** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:54 pm

I found this piece of rod in my engine head. It was rolling around in there. It is exactly 12" long and has a ball on one end and a small bend on the other. I have no idea how it could have gotten in there or why. What is it?

kinelbor · Postby **kinelbor** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:00 pm

Looks like a "dig the crud outta there stick"

Postby **Rick Spivey** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:08 pm

I'm sure I don't know, but there's got to be a great story on how it got there...

Clem · Postby **Clem** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:43 pm

The funny is thing is guys, I dropped a tap into the water jacket earlier last week, and spent a couple hours digging it out.

Postby **Bigdog** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:23 pm

Dan - was this in the head or the water jacket of the block?

Clem · Postby **Clem** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:43 pm

It was inside of the jacket of the head :shock:

KETCHAM · Postby **KETCHAM** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:51 pm

Hey Dan!!!Where do you come up with this stuff!!!You always have a good one.This will have everybody scratching their heads!!!I have know idea what it is other than somebody not paying attenion.Kevin :roll:

Postby **Bigdog** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:54 pm

Possibly a leftover piece of webbing from the casting process.

Postby **Jim Becker** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:58 pm

Bigdog wrote:Possibly a leftover piece of webbing from the casting process.

Most likely.

cubbrian · Postby **cubbrian** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:03 pm

This reminds me of when I etched out the gas tank on my 55 cub. While sloshing the tank I heard a noise. First a small piece of a tree limb about 8 inches long came out, then a bulb from a small flashlight and finally the battery from the flashlight. I'm sure whoever did that learned a few new colorful words.

Postby **Eugene** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:39 pm

My guess. A stick to break up or probe for any sand remaining from the casting process - after the vibration process. Or to check that there was not a breakdown of the sand during the casting process - to make sure that the passages were open.

Postby **Barnyard** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:07 pm

Is there a prize, like a hat or a "Pee on JD" decal or something. :lol:

Maybe even an old typewriter (sorry Jeff) :lol:

I like Bigdog's guess.

drspiff · Postby **drspiff** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:41 am

I know! I know! It is the magic stick that converts the C-60 to a 20 HP powerhouse. I saw a Cub for sale on Tractorhouse.com and the owner said it was 20 HP, and this magic stick has to be the part that does the conversion.

Carefully put it back just the way you found it. After a complete tuneup you will be amazed at the performance of your Cub.

Now... About that ocean-front property in Arizona. Have I got a deal for you!

Rick (tongue stuck in cheek) Dulas

RI Cub · Postby **RI Cub** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:45 am

That is amazing.(!)

Clem · Postby **Clem** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:49 am

If you look closely I had to break the rod into three pieces to get it out of the head, since it is 12" long and the outlet hole was so small. I have to almost conclude that it has been in there from the start. The rod was not bent at all. It makes you wonder what else is in these things?

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