Cub Cadet

Teeny update...

Tension spring added to hold the diff lock out an make sure it disengages properly. Trying to come up with a linkage that works across the pivot point.

the bore isn't scored nor is there any massive wear marks - so it will stay standard. However the piston has quite a bit of sideways movement and the oil ring is non-existent! 
 
Given it's been split at some point and the gaskets are junk, I just want to stop it burning oil and dribbling, spitting out of every orifice. A 550cc displacement causes a lot of crank pressure and pushes oil out of places you'd never imagine. I once took the dipstick out when it was running and
 
It's not going to be a massive worker, more of a show piece - but it certainly will be put through it's paces and I will test the whole 16hp

I could get the bits here, but £70 for just the piston and rings, another £40 for the full gasket, oils seals and con rod seemed like a better deal. Our lad has had two k241 rebuild kits from the same chap so should be good to go

Another £100 or so lighter after import, I finally got fed up of the oil slick on the workshop floor and ordered this.
 
Looks like an engine rebuild is now on the cards
 

Today's update, after being 12 nuts short of a full packet you can stop picking on me.
A quick zap in my magic tank

And voila, shiny nuts

Finished the light looms, here's the sidelights at dusk

And the spots

Today's update...
Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from!
Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable.

Tested it.... It works!

Plus I now have switch on and off able lights

Great weather yesterday meant bendy received his final decals and an airing in the sun. Finally fitted a throttle and made the linkages work.

thanks!
 
me too, just about the right amount of beefy
 
thanks, thats the front three point...
 
hope so

Cheers guys!
After some rather nice weather, it's all painted...
And here's a looking finished shot, though it isn't - it'll be ready for Newby

Hmm, works for me, Nigel and Ian... Try refreshing the page

And the engine is now back in and running

With the obligatory video
http://youtu.be/8tsJKAGmTEg

A kind of naked front end picture whilst the engine is being put together
 

 
and a close up of the remote gear linkage for those who wondered how it worked
 

I was dead lucky, no Idea when I'll get another good day.

Long overdue an update! But now I have a fairly functional workshop I can get on with the outstanding jobs to complete bendy.
In no particular order:
Improve final drive to live rear axle, if the belts get wet or grass gets trapped then I lose drive under extreme conditions.
Complete front three point hitch
Add a diff lock indicator and improve the spring tension
Complete the hydraulics.
Add a front chain idler - the front chain has stretched and flaps around a bit
Get the crank pin reground on the magnum 16
I'm thinking of tackling the hydraulics next, here's a d series dual spool valve and transit power steering pump.

There should be just enough room to squeeze them in under the front right fender.

Been a while between posts, bendy is now getting used with a vengeance.
For sure the crank pin needs sorting, it's getting noisier by the minute
Whilst pulling up the cattle grid, I lost 4wd. A look underneath revealed this
.
The rear needs a belt guard to stop the long grass getting in

Yup!Updates are sparse due to moving house, just found this pic from Tractorfest. I did some replica chrome decals for the new shifter plates on the transmission tunnel.

Yup...
Bed, food, clothes, transport, workshop and an awesome dad
Final picture and play before loading up...

Short update
Bendy now has a remote locking diff

Used a bike brake cable in order to span the articulation joints and make life a bit easier.

Spring loaded selector keeps it in or out of lock
And a quick video
http://youtu.be/Kw6FG_wYTqA

Small update,
Bendy finally has an exhaust
Cue a piece of child's swing, a table leg and lots of holes

Filled with fibreglass and welded up

And a nice stainless heat guard

It's looking like our entries for our favourite show in august have not been accepted, so I might well be joining you.... I'll start saving up now!Thanks Ian Thanks!I work in London all week, and get a few days at home to play... But all that time driving and in hotel rooms gives me plenty of time to dream the ideas up.
It's actually 5 years since I thought about it, and two years since I started

Are you not coming to Newby?
Been contemplating what to add there, I was perhaps thinking a winch...
Now I did think about a desperado holder....
I reckon there's a few places I could open a bottle already if stuck
Indeed! Thanks

Well first phase of the new year hasn't gone well.
Here's the original setup

Then the new one


A short test drive ended like this

So for now, back to plan a

Plan a was belts, they've worked for over a year, but are less effective under water

That was on of my earlier plans, but they are not as tolerant to twist as v belts, plus once clogged up they ride over too.
Will perservere a little longer