Just got interested in Cubs. Don't own one yet, but looking. Looking forward to learning more about them. I'm interested in some small scale row crops and the options with a Cub.
Thanks,
Mike
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Hey from Louisiana.
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Glen
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Re: Hey from Louisiana.
Hi,
Welcome to the website.
You can learn some about a Farmall Cub by reading the operator's manual for one.
The manual has lots of info about operation, maintenance, and lubrication.
They show how Cubs originally looked.
The electrical systems were changed some through the years.
IH changed Cubs to 12 volts during 1964, before then they were 6 volts.
There are Cub owner's and operator's manuals at the top of the page at Cub Info, then go to Rudi's Manuals.
You should inspect the Cub's castings before buying one, to be sure they aren't damaged.
There is a place on earlier Cubs where the engine block can crack. It is at the right front area of the block, where the front end bolts to the engine. Look closely for a crack there, it can be covered by dirt or grease.
Below is a pic of the area, a crack can happen in the corner, where the black oil is, near the cooling system hose. One bolt is not there that holds the front end on in the pic.
You could also check the threads of the 5/8" implement attaching holes, sometimes they are worn, sometimes they are gone.
The holes are on the sides of the clutch housing, and on the inner sides of the final drives.
Cubs came with corks in the holes, they could be painted over. They can look like a broken bolt, but aren't.
Welcome to the website.
You can learn some about a Farmall Cub by reading the operator's manual for one.
The manual has lots of info about operation, maintenance, and lubrication.
They show how Cubs originally looked.
The electrical systems were changed some through the years.
IH changed Cubs to 12 volts during 1964, before then they were 6 volts.
There are Cub owner's and operator's manuals at the top of the page at Cub Info, then go to Rudi's Manuals.
You should inspect the Cub's castings before buying one, to be sure they aren't damaged.
There is a place on earlier Cubs where the engine block can crack. It is at the right front area of the block, where the front end bolts to the engine. Look closely for a crack there, it can be covered by dirt or grease.
Below is a pic of the area, a crack can happen in the corner, where the black oil is, near the cooling system hose. One bolt is not there that holds the front end on in the pic.
You could also check the threads of the 5/8" implement attaching holes, sometimes they are worn, sometimes they are gone.
The holes are on the sides of the clutch housing, and on the inner sides of the final drives.
Cubs came with corks in the holes, they could be painted over. They can look like a broken bolt, but aren't.
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Re: Hey from Louisiana.
Cubs are great little tractors. I own two. But, I also own larger tractors. Suggest looking for a larger more "standard" tractor.
Cons of Cub ownership. Engine is not sleeved. PTO is not standard and commonly available equipment will not work. Some implements are expensive, very expensive, and hard to find. Changing implements can be a problem for elderly, and is time consuming.
Pros. Easy to work on. Good small tractor for light work.
Cons of Cub ownership. Engine is not sleeved. PTO is not standard and commonly available equipment will not work. Some implements are expensive, very expensive, and hard to find. Changing implements can be a problem for elderly, and is time consuming.
Pros. Easy to work on. Good small tractor for light work.
I have an excuse. CRS.
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Re: Hey from Louisiana.
Welcome to the forum. IMO the quickest and best way to get a short intense course on Cubs is to attend a Cubfest. One more post and you can access the manuals section at the Quick links tab, top left corner of this page. Scroll down to pdf manuals and select what interests you. Stan
Stan in LA (lower AL)
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Re: Hey from Louisiana.
Thank you all for the welcome and information.
Mike
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Mike in Louisiana
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Re: Hey from Louisiana.
Welcome to the forum from the north end.
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