Cub Cadet

So after many hours of battling with the axle pin we have finally got it out, after breaking a punch trying to get the rolled pin out we resorted to this.

We tried to use the vice as a press to try and push the pin out however we had no luck.

Next we tried to use the heat from a weld to try and loosen the pin but this didn't work either so we just cut the two collars off and drilled the pin out.

This is what was left of the pin.

When we make a new pin we will put a grease nipple in the end so that we can grease the axle and this won't happen again!

I'll be watching this with interest in case i decide to restore my 100, keep the photos coming Ewan

Ewan's right, sometimes we use the word patina, when the real word is rust, be it mild or excessive. Patina affects the surface like tan or weathered skin, while rust is a cancer. Sometimes it takes youth to say what the older man would rather not see or face.

It does have a good patina but under the million layers of paint there is quite a few places where it has rusted through so it will need quite a bit of work.

Look forward to seeing some updates when you get a chance. Make sure your Dad doesn't spray it red!

Nothing much until now, just playing I have now started to restore it

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

Take lots of close-up pictures of everything you can Ewan, that way you can reference it. I always forget to take pictures and have to buy another tractor to put mine back together, at least that's the story I've been able to get away with for some time.

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

Nothing much until now, just playing I have now started to restore it

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

After many months of fun I have decided it's time to start the restoration, here's some pictures of what it's been up to before the strip down.




Just before the strip down.

First the fenders, seat pan and bonnet were removed to make things more easily accessible.

The front grill was removed and the engine bolts undone so that the engine would slide forward and disengage from the clutch.

I then lifted out the engine, took out the steering column and removed the dash tower

Next I tipped the tractor on its side to make the linkages easier to get to, with a bit of heat and patience it all came apart.

I then drained the oil from the transmission and removed the chassis from the transmission, next job is to remove the axel pin which is rusted solid and is proving to be a real pain

I blame his fatha... probably his grandfatha as well...

As some of you may have seen as my dad posted some pictures. I picked up a cub cadet 70 the other day with all the original manuals and number plates, here's the pictures of when it arrived.





My fully restored Wheel Horse C-121 had to go to pay for my new project.

These are the manuals that came with it and also the leaflets from the dealer in Cleckhuddersfax.

That PTO looks good! Where can I get one? 😛

Thats off my mates John Deere 400 tractor 60 in monster cut. We got the rest of it
 
Just got to get the engine to run on both cylinders before its worth rebuilding the deck

The rain moved out and allowed a beautiful Sunset to highlight the clouds retreat

If I remember right, someone ploughe their mothers lawn. Ewan??

Great find! I think it's a plough off a barford atom, here's one that I had.