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[robertw144]

Hello:

I am a new member and new Fcub owner. I believe my Cub is a vintage 1954-58, but I am not sure. The VIN plate has been removed. She runs great and mows the lawn nicely with Woods 3-blade deck. I would like to know if there is another location to determine what year my Cub is so I will know what model to buy parts for. Right now, I'd like to know about the oil filter, kind of oil to use, kind of gear oil to use, what the oil pressure should be, part number for replacement Woods belt, etc.

When I figure out how to post a photo here I can do so.

I thank you for any help anyone can offer.

Robert Gross

[Eugene]

Welcome.

Top of page, Classifieds, PDF manuals you will find a free down load of the Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual for your tractor will answer most if not all questions concerning the tractor. Lots of great Cub information contained there.

Search function, top of page, most topics have been discussed many times.

[Bill V in Md]

Also, top of page, click the serial number link. If your serial plate is missing, you may be able to find casting numbers on other parts of the tractor and use the information provided under casting numbers to help determine the year.

[John *.?-!.* cub owner]

This should help you
http://www.atis.net/CubFAQ/cub_faq.html
Do not overlook page 2

[Bob McCarty]

Welcome to the Forum. Hope you enjoy your Cub.

Bob

[Barnyard]

Robert, welcome to the forum. For a little more info on year identification you can check this out. http://www.tmtractor.com/id/id_004.htm

[dgrapes59]

Welcome to the forum!

[Smokeycub]

Hello - and welcome. You can learn about all there is Cub related here. Lots of friendly folks willing and able to help out if you get stuck on something and steer you in the right direction (like where on this site to find info) . Best Cub site around!

[pappy43]

A great big welcome a lot of great folks here

[ad356]

you will find a cub is probably one of most fuel efficient, reliable ways to mow a large lawn. i typically burn less gas with my 1948 cub then i would with a box store piece of junk with a twin or single cylinder engine. its hard to believe that these machines burn less gas then much more modern, much lighter equipment but its true. this is because a C60 at wide open throttle is less then 1,900 where that single has to scream away at 3,600. more cylinders= less rpm, better balanced, less fuel burned, and more durability. if you already have a box store mower be prepared to want to sell it real fast. these cubs are among the best, another great machine for mowing is a super-a with a belly mower. the mowers have heavier, thicker belts; thicker stronger blade, thick decks. they last just about forever.

dont forget that these machines are also very usefull for snow removal (blade, weights and chains), gardening (single bottom plow, discs, cultivators), also dont forget the ability to use loaders, and having the weight and strength to pull just about anything around the yard. i have been told these machines will pull 4-5,000 lbs on a trailer.

[robertw144]

Thank you for the salutations. It's a 1955 Farmall Cub.

Anyone know what kind of radiator cap it would need and where I can find one?

Robert Gross
Groveland, FL

[Stanton]

The Cub has a non-pressurized radiator system. Think you can buy a replacement cap at TM Tractor (site sponsor) at bottom of page, but they're currently out on vacation. There are some other sites that sell Farmall Cub products.

You're not too far from Mr. E in northern Florida. Check out his Deep South Cubfest and other Cubfests held throughout the year here: viewforum.php?f=8

Welcome to the forum!