My new Cub

[Sailor]

Nice day to exercise Lil' Debbie after her oil change.

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But the reason for this post is to ask about the proper way to secure the sickle. As you can see by this picture somebody used a long piece of all-thread running through the sickle, down to the arm. Any information would be helpful.

[twotone]

I haven't had my sickle mower on in a while, but the lower rod with big bow in it doesn't look right, and your missing the rod that holds the sickle bar up.

[Barnyard]

Here is a link to TM Tractor Parts website showing every part of a mower and how it is mounted. There are two pages so make sure you check them both out.

http://www.tm-tractor.com/gim/cub22_001.htm

[Sailor]

Thanks guys.

[Sailor]

Barnyard, on the second page of your reference, I see were my all-thread is a substitute for the more formal red bar running from the blade "head", to the support bar that is attached to the attachment point, between the front tires.

Two-tone, I'm thinking that rod was bent on purpose. If it didn't have that bow in it, it would be to long and force the blade into an unnatural angle.

I guess this jury-rig will have to do until I can find somebody to fabricate a replacement part.

Again, many thanks.

[tst]

The support rod is suppose to be straight, the hold up rod slides over the support rod

[Hoyt-Clagwell]

I'm sure you're already aware but just in case. Watch your fingers when raising the sickle bar those blades will slide.

[Sailor]

The support rod is suppose to be straight, the hold up rod slides over the support rod

I see that now. It appears that somewhere in the past that rod went missing and the all-thread was a handy fix. With the scarcity of these parts I doubt I'll ever find a replacement, but that won't keep me from the hunt.

To make the experience even more exciting, I also acquired a dozer/snow blade, two plows and a set of cultivators that came with a wide assortment of mystery pieces.

[Worksmart]

Oh don't worry you'll find the parts! I was in a similar situation just last year. Both rods cobbled and rigged. No grass board. Wrong rear pulley bracket. Regular Cub and Lo-boy parts here and there. I found everything I needed and put together a nice unit which works flawlessly. Only thing I haven't come up with is the flywheel shield but it will pop up sooner or later. Be patient and enjoy the hunt!

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Chuck

ETA: Check the Vine under classifieds and post a wanted ad. One of your parts is waiting for you already. I bought one from Tim and works/fits perfectly.

[twotone]

I made my flywheel shield that looks just like the original.

[Sailor]

Thanks Chuck. I'm in contact with tst now.

Larry

[Glen]

Hi,
It looks like you are also missing the inner shoe skid. Here are pics of it from my mower. The front is held on by the rod, and the rear has a bolt. I have an extra piece of metal welded on the bottom, they don't have that when you buy a new one.

[Sailor]

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Now see what you have been trying to tell me. You are correct, I'm missing that skid plate on the inner shoe as you can see by these pictures.