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1972 154 Cub Loboy
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New member - First cub
Greetings,
I have been lurking here for a few months while helping a friend with his cub.
I used to use a cub to mow baseball fields when I was a teenager and have always wanted one but for some reason, I really caught the bug a couple of weeks ago at the Alapahoochee farm show a couple of weeks ago in GA.
Turns out there was one almost right under my nose near my friends workshop - a basket case in the elements with water standing in the cylinders (ugh). I asked the owner of the shop about it. He said it was a 1953 and that the PO had invested $$$$ in new parts but had lost interest. I had located another cub engine in GA if needed and made a offer.
To my delight he accepted the offer and we met today to seal the deal and bring it home.
When I got to the shop with my trailer, I had several pleasant surprises. The shop owner had taken it inside and cleaned the water from the cylinders and drained the crankcase. He told me he found a heavy coating of grease in each cylinder and there was no rust on the walls. There was also no water in the crankcase but the engine would not turn with reasonable force using the crank. He sprayed the cylinders with PB blaster.
The second surprise was the year - s/n is 105430 and there is white paint showing on the edges where sheet metal and components have been separated (under multiple layers of IH red). Per the chart this is a 1950 and in the demonstrator range. Maybe rookie luck eh!
We went to the PO's house to pick up a white IH rotary belly mower, wheel weights and a set of cultivators.
After loading the tractor and many boxes of new parts and the absolutely straight and dent free hood/gas tank we brought it to my workshop. To my amazement, the engine could be turned over with the crank after the short soak time. I took a bunch of pics but need to downsize them before posting.
Thanks so much for this great resource.
Ron Tyrie
I have been lurking here for a few months while helping a friend with his cub.
I used to use a cub to mow baseball fields when I was a teenager and have always wanted one but for some reason, I really caught the bug a couple of weeks ago at the Alapahoochee farm show a couple of weeks ago in GA.
Turns out there was one almost right under my nose near my friends workshop - a basket case in the elements with water standing in the cylinders (ugh). I asked the owner of the shop about it. He said it was a 1953 and that the PO had invested $$$$ in new parts but had lost interest. I had located another cub engine in GA if needed and made a offer.
To my delight he accepted the offer and we met today to seal the deal and bring it home.
When I got to the shop with my trailer, I had several pleasant surprises. The shop owner had taken it inside and cleaned the water from the cylinders and drained the crankcase. He told me he found a heavy coating of grease in each cylinder and there was no rust on the walls. There was also no water in the crankcase but the engine would not turn with reasonable force using the crank. He sprayed the cylinders with PB blaster.
The second surprise was the year - s/n is 105430 and there is white paint showing on the edges where sheet metal and components have been separated (under multiple layers of IH red). Per the chart this is a 1950 and in the demonstrator range. Maybe rookie luck eh!
We went to the PO's house to pick up a white IH rotary belly mower, wheel weights and a set of cultivators.
After loading the tractor and many boxes of new parts and the absolutely straight and dent free hood/gas tank we brought it to my workshop. To my amazement, the engine could be turned over with the crank after the short soak time. I took a bunch of pics but need to downsize them before posting.
Thanks so much for this great resource.
Ron Tyrie
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Re: New member - First cub
Great find, Ron.
Small world. I was at Alapahoochee with my buddy Billy Ray (brichter), and David Hamrick (dirtyred).
Welcome to the best forum on the Web. Lots of good folks and great information on here.
See my signature line below. If you can make it, plan to attend DSCF next year. We are located in Sneads, Fl. Would love to have you.
Roy
Small world. I was at Alapahoochee with my buddy Billy Ray (brichter), and David Hamrick (dirtyred).
Welcome to the best forum on the Web. Lots of good folks and great information on here.
See my signature line below. If you can make it, plan to attend DSCF next year. We are located in Sneads, Fl. Would love to have you.
Roy
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein
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Roy Edenfield
Deep South CubFest #10
February 14 & 15, 2020
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Roy Edenfield
Deep South CubFest #10
February 14 & 15, 2020
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1942 Farmall M #55654
1948 Farmall Cub #21005
1955 Farmall Cub #190769
1961 Cub Cadet #16509
1975 Cub Cadet 1250H
197x IH 990 Haybine
1994 JD 5320 Diesel
Attachments: Woods 42F Fast Hitch, L38 Disc Fast Hitch, F11 Plow Fast Hitch, Land Plow, Snow Plow, Grader Blade, Planter w/Fertilizer, Cultivators, Hilling Disks, Sickle Bar Mower(2), IH 7' Sickle Bar Mower, Flail Mower and 5' International Belly Mower. - Circle of Safety: Y
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Re: New member - First cub
Ron, Congrats and Welcome to the forum. You will enjoy the knowledge and friendships that is so openly given.
I agree - this is the best forum on the internet.
Ken
I agree - this is the best forum on the internet.
Ken
Ken
Pleasant View Farm - Est. 1799
1930 Farmall Restoration Project
My Restoration Project - FCUB '48 - Rex
Pleasant View Farm - Est. 1799
1930 Farmall Restoration Project
My Restoration Project - FCUB '48 - Rex
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Several '61 CC Originals, Cub Cadet 100, several 102's & 122's, 124, various CC options & implements, #1Trailer, 1963 Springfield, JD 770, Ford 8N - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: OH, Trenton
Re: New member - First cub
Welcome to the forum!
It looks like you are off to a great start, congratulations on the Demo find.
It looks like you are off to a great start, congratulations on the Demo find.
David
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73 MF 165
63 MF 203 Ind
44 BF Avery "A" Project
51 Farmall Cub
49 Farmall Cub
48 Farmall Super A - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Crawfordville, Fla
Re: New member - First cub
Welcome to the forum Ron. I am just south of Tallahassee, come on up to Roy's next year you won't be sorry.
Sounds like you made out pretty well on your first Cub with extras.
Make sure you prime the oil pump before you attempt to start the engine.
Bill
Sounds like you made out pretty well on your first Cub with extras.
Make sure you prime the oil pump before you attempt to start the engine.
Bill
"Work smarter; Not harder"
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- Posts: 267
- Joined: Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:04 am
- Zip Code: 34448
- Tractors Owned: 1950 Cub - Whitington
1972 154 Cub Loboy
1989 Kubota L2050
1948 Willy's CJ-2A
1924 Model T Fordor - Location: FL, Homosassa
Re: New member - First cub
Thanks for the warm welcome. After seeing Roy's pic, I remember talking to him at Alapahooche. I was parked at the pulling field end running 4 hit n miss engines. I have been taking careful note of the advice given here. It is easy to see the voices of experience and I intend to use it to full advantage. I spoke with the PO tonight and he related the reason for tear down was blue exhaust smoke. I will measure the size and taper and base subsequent actions on the existing condition.
I have one quick question - RR axle inside castleated nut is showing while the LR one is covered by a cap. They have different part numbers. Is this nut supposed to be exposed?
Thanks
Ron
I have one quick question - RR axle inside castleated nut is showing while the LR one is covered by a cap. They have different part numbers. Is this nut supposed to be exposed?
Thanks
Ron
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- Tractors Owned: 1964 Farmall Cub Red Square Nose # 223883 one of 2300 built before they switch to Yellow and White.
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
Just a Clean Strong run of the mill Farmall 140 with very little Wear.
Also have a bit of equipment
Woods C-42 Belly mower, 1963 IH McCormick #215 Plow, IH #144 Cultivators, IH Side Dresser (in need of some work non working at the moment) - Location: Greenville N.C
Re: New member - First cub
Welcome to the Forum! Great find on " Ole Whitey " id like to find one myself!
This is The Best Tractor Forum on the internet!
This is The Best Tractor Forum on the internet!
Tractors are like watermelons..Eat the red and throw away the green!!
Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
Tractorguy140, YouTube
Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
Tractorguy140, YouTube
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- 10+ Years
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- Joined: Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:19 pm
- Zip Code: 32327
- Tractors Owned: Now
73 MF 165
63 MF 203 Ind
44 BF Avery "A" Project
51 Farmall Cub
49 Farmall Cub
48 Farmall Super A - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Crawfordville, Fla
Re: New member - First cub
RonT wrote:I have one quick question - RR axle inside castleated nut is showing while the LR one is covered by a cap. They have different part numbers. Is this nut supposed to be exposed?
Thanks
Ron
I am pretty sure the answer is yes,as both my Cubs are exposed like yours. I believe I asked about this when I first joined the forum.
"Work smarter; Not harder"
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Re: New member - First cub
RonT wrote:... Is this nut supposed to be exposed? ...
Ron,
Welcome. Enjoy the ride. By all means, make it to the Deep South CubFest, you will be glad you did.
To answer your question, Yes. That is where the drive sprocket for sidedresser/planter is mounted.
Bill
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Re: New member - First cub
RonT wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome. After seeing Roy's pic, I remember talking to him at Alapahooche. I was parked at the pulling field end running 4 hit n miss engines.
Ron
Yep, I remember the engines at that location. Can't quite remember your face, tho. You'll have to add an avatar to help us old guys put a name with a face.
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein
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Roy Edenfield
Deep South CubFest #10
February 14 & 15, 2020
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Roy Edenfield
Deep South CubFest #10
February 14 & 15, 2020
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Re: New member - First cub
This should help...
http://www.cleancomputes.com/Cub/Cub%20 ... age-39.jpg
http://www.cleancomputes.com/Cub/Cub%20 ... age-39.jpg
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Re: New member - First cub
Welcome Ron
There are some great folks here with a wealth of knowledge. We are eagerly awaiting pictures
There are some great folks here with a wealth of knowledge. We are eagerly awaiting pictures
BJ Moretz
Member Chapter 42 IHCC
1970 Farmall Cub
1533 MF
1310 Ford
1946 Farmall B
1942 Farmall M
1200 Cub Cadet
Member Chapter 42 IHCC
1970 Farmall Cub
1533 MF
1310 Ford
1946 Farmall B
1942 Farmall M
1200 Cub Cadet
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Re: New member - First cub
Welcome to the forum!
A white one! They are hard to keep clean and it will be your decision if you decide to paint it. (Mostly mine are yeller and white.)
Sounds like you have several of my favorite Cubbers nearby, lucky you! They are great folks!
Prime the oil pump before you fire it up, the easy way is in the hole inside the oil filter housing.
Enjoy your Cub!
A white one! They are hard to keep clean and it will be your decision if you decide to paint it. (Mostly mine are yeller and white.)
Sounds like you have several of my favorite Cubbers nearby, lucky you! They are great folks!
Prime the oil pump before you fire it up, the easy way is in the hole inside the oil filter housing.
Enjoy your Cub!
1971 Cub (Rufus) 1950 Cub (Cathy) 1965 Lo Boy Fast Hitch (Nameless III) 1970 Cub 1000 Loader & Fast Hitch (Lee)
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Re: New member - First cub
Ron:
G'day to you and congrats on acquiring your very first new to you Cub. I can assure you that if you got a little addicted already, the fever is not far behind and you may soon be a member of the MCC!. And congrats to on managing to find a Cub in your backyard almost and a Demo at that. True Demo's are hard to find/prove, so take lots of pics as you restore this one if that is the route you go. Lots and lots of pics as well as documenting the casting numbers and date codes. This could be a good fun.
Oh yeah, glad to see you have chosen to come in out of the weeds... and you are no longer lurking. Here is the welcome wagon.. lots of resources as you already know.
G'day to you and congrats on acquiring your very first new to you Cub. I can assure you that if you got a little addicted already, the fever is not far behind and you may soon be a member of the MCC!. And congrats to on managing to find a Cub in your backyard almost and a Demo at that. True Demo's are hard to find/prove, so take lots of pics as you restore this one if that is the route you go. Lots and lots of pics as well as documenting the casting numbers and date codes. This could be a good fun.
Oh yeah, glad to see you have chosen to come in out of the weeds... and you are no longer lurking. Here is the welcome wagon.. lots of resources as you already know.
to Farmallcub.com Forum Family. And you have come to the right place for all things Cub related. If you click on the Site Rules, Regulations, & Important Information, it will point you to the Welcome Wagon wherein you will find links to many useful sites and topics. One of which is the Cub Manual Server. Enjoy!.
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