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Change in cylinder head part number

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Change in cylinder head part number

Postby staninlowerAL » Wed May 06, 2015 9:26 pm

I've posted on this topic on the NUMBERED SERIES FORUM but so far no responses so I'll offer it for comments here. What is the difference in the FCub cylinder head part number 251288R1 for cubs below engine sn 312389 (not for 154 and 185 loboys)and cylinder head part number 355691R2 for cub engine above sn 312390 AND 154 and 185 loboys? Does it have anything to do with domed pistons and/or the change in the length of the connecting rods? I want to be sure which head will work on a 154 loboy with engine sn 285311X, block part # 251341R8. The attached picture is from the engine parts book dated 12/75. Click on the picture to enlarge it. Thanks for any information available. Stan
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Re: Change in cylinder head part number

Postby bob in CT » Wed May 06, 2015 9:41 pm

I did a post years ago on this. Very little difference but they did cc slightly different if I remember correctly. The Cub Database is helpful here. I think the pistons and heads changed at different times.

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Re: Change in cylinder head part number

Postby bob in CT » Wed May 06, 2015 9:49 pm


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Re: Change in cylinder head part number

Postby staninlowerAL » Thu May 07, 2015 8:45 am

Thanks Bob in CT. I read the post that you linked, that was some detailed discussion. I would like to see the Clark Thompson cub engine that he says was 27 hp! I can't even begin to think how much it cost to build that engine. So, after trying to absorb all that information and in light of my intent and purposes to get this 154 running, looks like the regular cub head will work, just not have the same cu in displacement due in part to the internal design of the "new International Cub" head. (Or did I miss something somewhere?) Anyone else willing to weigh in on this? Thanks, all information is welcome. Stan
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Re: Change in cylinder head part number

Postby bob in CT » Thu May 07, 2015 8:53 am

There is not much difference. It is a good idea to use an old head gasket and the head you are installing to check clearance. Some have had to remove a tad when installing pop-ups but according to the factory, they are backward compatible.
A little modeling clay on the piston will show you what the clearance is.

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Re: Change in cylinder head part number

Postby staninlowerAL » Thu May 07, 2015 8:58 am

OK, thanks. Now to get the engine freed up and see if I can get it running. So far, it looks like it might be a salvagable tractor. Sure can't tell anything by looking at it though. Check my pictures on the NUMBERED SERIES LOBOY Forum. :D
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