Getting to the bottom of the bucket list

[Warren]

My grandfather purchased our 48 cub new and it has been sitting for the last 20 years. Cracked cast iron lower radiator housing, low compression, etc.
i finally retired and have some time to get at it. Pulled the front end last weekend and am trying to get the rest apart. Will need some machine shop help removing the pin holding the axle. Not sure where the best place to purchase all the part since i will need MANY.
thanks ahead for your help.

[Glen]

Hi,
Welcome to the website.
If you mean you can't get the pivot pin in the middle of the front axle out, it should come out without much problem.
Remove the 2 bolts that lock it in, there is a bolt near each end of the pin. The bolts have to be fully out of the holes, there are notches in the pin, and the bolts lock the pin in place.
Then use a shaft a little smaller than the pin and hammer the pin out to the rear.
Below are pictures.
The 1st pic shows the front bolt, and the end of the pin about in the middle of the pic.
The 2nd pic, from TM Tractor Parts, shows the pivot pin and the notches in it. There is a washer at each end of the pin, near the bolts, be sure to put them in again.
The people on here say that TM Tractor Parts at the bottom of the page is a good place to buy parts.
If you need a used steering gear housing, and radiator lower tank, they are made together, they say J P Tractor Salvage at the bottom of the page has good service.
There is also Hamilton Bob's at the bottom of the page.

[Glen]

Hi,
Below is the Cub and LoBoy service manual, it has lots of info.
I would read the section about what you are repairing.
There is a contents beginning on page 1 of most sections, that makes it easier to use online.
http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... index.html

This manual was made in the 1970's so it has newer, 12 volt electrical system info.
You might not be able to get to the manual until you make 2 posts. They have said on here people have to make 2 posts to get to the manuals.

[staninlowerAL]

Welcome to the forum. I suggest that you consider attending a Cubfest in the near future. Lots of good information to be had there. Barnyard Bash is not too far away and since you are retired it's a perfect fit to attend several days. Good luck with your family heirloom project. To learn more about the events click this link. viewforum.php?f=8 Lots of good help and suggestions in the How To forum. You can find it here: viewforum.php?f=11 Stan

[Don McCombs]

Will need some machine shop help removing the pin holding the axle.

Have you removed the two pinch bolts? If so, carefully drive a small chisel or screwdriver into the gaps to spread the casting a very little bit. A liberal application of your favorite penetrant might help too.

[Mike in Louisiana]

Welcome to the forum.

[Gary Dotson]

The “go to” source for new Cub parts is TM Tractor Parts, link is at the bottom of this page. Used parts, such as the front bolster you’re going to need, contact JP Tractor Salvage, also link at the bottom of the page. These are both excellent suppliers and sponsors of this forum. Another option is to post ads in the vine forum, where you may find another forum member wishing to sell some of the items you need. Welcome to the forum and “Good Luck” with your family heirloom project!

[Warren]

Thanks to everyone for your quick response. I did not remove the two pinch bolts, just made them loose enough to push the pin out or so i thought. This would be the reason for joining this site.

[Barnyard]

when you push the pin out, make sure you have the axle weight supported. If the weight shifts to one end of the pin, you risk breaking the tube the pin runs through off the axle tube.

We'd love to see you at Next year's Barnyard Bash May 30 - Jue 1, 2024. http://www.barnyardbash.com