GRADER BLADE

[oronc]

I LIKE TO SWITCH THE BLADE FROM UNDERNEATH TO OUT FROUNT TO PUSH SNOW,I HAVE SEEN DIFFERENT PICTURES GOT PLENTY OF IDEAS
BUT REALLY NEED MEASUREMENTS ON THE BARS AND BRACKETS.

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thanks oronc 48 cub

[allenlook]

ORONC, you say you would like to switch the blade from belly mount to front mount, can you post a picture of which blade you have, and what parts you have (if any) for achieving a front-mount position?

[oronc]

THANKS FOR RESPONDING,I"LL BORROW A DIGITAL CAMARA AND TAKE SOME PICTURES, I BELIEVE ITS 54 GRADER BLADE. THANKS AGAIN

[Rudi]

Oronc:

First, to the greatest forum on the internet, and to the Cub Family. You will find that all the folks on this forum are kind, helpful and just full of Cub info and knowledge. They also happen to be the finest folks I have ever met

You wrote:

I LIKE TO SWITCH THE BLADE FROM UNDERNEATH TO OUT FROUNT TO PUSH SNOW,I HAVE SEEN DIFFERENT PICTURES GOT PLENTY OF IDEAS
BUT REALLY NEED MEASUREMENTS ON THE BARS AND BRACKETS.

Answer is kinda simple... have a look at the Grader Blade Manuals on the Cub Manual Server at one of the links below. This should help you figure out which blade you have and what you need to do to change from belly mount to front mount.

If you have a Cub-54, it is very similar to the Cub-54A and is actually the mid-point design in the Grader Blade life cycle... so basically, all of the variations mount up in the same way, just different parts which have been designed as improvements that vary....

Hope this helps.


Ok, so here is the spiel :

I would suggest that you read this thread: New Members and Visitors, Please READ Prior to Posting. There are many great links to informative pages such as the ATIS FAQ's 1 and ATIS FAQ's 2, The Best of H.L. Chauvin who has written very interesting articles on troubleshooting common problems with your Cub.


Also, you might want to visit the Cub Manual Server as there is tons of info on servicing, maintaining and re-building your Cub. In addition to this basic information, there are also a number of other useful tools available on the server. There is the Specialty Services page which has contact info for neat stuff like getting your seats recovered, buying quality Decals, Serial Number tags and a host of other neat items. Also there are the Parts Pages - both Used Parts Suppliers and New Parts Suppliers pages with links to quality dealers. I am always looking for YOUR favourite dealers for New and Used Parts to include here. These are intended to complement the businesses who support FarmallCub.com Website.

I would also recommend that you visit Binder Books and purchase the three most important manuals you can own for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding your Cub. These are the Owner's Manual, the GSS-1411 Service Manual and the TC-37F Parts Manual. Although they are available on the Cub Manual Server, it is better is you also have your own paper copy. Binder Books is the only Authorized IH Publication Reprint House and they have the best quality manuals available. Most other's are not of the same quality. Just a personal thought here, the I&T Shop Manuals, although helpful in some areas, really are not sufficient for the job. If you wish though, they are good additional reference works.

IF you really want to get the skinny on all things Cub, might I suggest you get a copy of Ken Updike's Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet's . Along with Guy Fay's Letter Series Originality Guide, these are two must have's in anyone's collection.

In addition to the above information, don't forget to check out the various articles that are available to help with your Repair, Restore, Rebuild or just your Maintenance Projects. There are a number of sub pages such as Electrolysis or Rust Zapper's, Maintenance Tips, Jigs and Techniques, Implement and Part Sketches and of course the Paint, Decals & Other Finish Questions which has the Paint Chart and the Paint Committee Decisions links.

I truly hope that you enjoy your Cub and that you will be a frequent contributor to the forum. Again, to the Cub Family

[DuxburyFarmall]

Welcome Oronc to the greatest forum on the web.

Chad

[oronc]

THANKS GUYS FOR THE INVITE IN.

SECOND---I'M STUPID, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE BLADE MOUNTING I FINISHED OVER THE WEEKENDON MY COMP.,WOULD LIKE TO SEND THEM BUT DON'T HOW.----------HELP A IDOT.----------THANKS.

[Bigdog]

You can either upload them to the Cubfest photo host site or e-mail them to me and I will do it for you.

[oronc]

thanks for posting and the help ident. the blade.
Y,ALL ARE WRIGHT THE PEOPLE ARE WHAT MAKES THIS SITE SO ENJOYABLE.

THANKS FOR LETING ME IN. P.S. CAN'T SPELL WORTH A CRAP,SORRY

[Bigdog]

Here ya go!

[Rudi]

Oronc:

Wow!, nice blade! Nice pics!

What you got is a genuine McCormick-Deering Grader and Levelling Blade, as per the manual on the server.

I sure would like to get the measurements of those two rods... thems the ones I do not have for mine......

[TOOLMAN]

Bigdog
is that a grading blade that you converted to snow blade?
I have a snow plow Blade on front the setup is different
I have no rods like that and a big spring in the front center can I convert mine to underneath grader blade?
Also how high does you blade lift off ground
Mine only lifts about 6 inches hard to go over large bump and such I would like it to raise higher
Thanks Tony

[danovercash]

The blade is designed to be mounted either way. Check reference pictures on TM Tractor site for any missing parts. Use substitute drawbar or reverse your regular one I think. I have the opposite problem. Mid mount, but not enough parts to front mount. Got to order them fron TM. Toolman, sounds like you have a 54-A blade the last configuration (and best). You may need a bellcrank from TM.

[Bigdog]

Bigdog
is that a grading blade that you converted to snow blade?
I have a snow plow Blade on front the setup is different
I have no rods like that and a big spring in the front center can I convert mine to underneath grader blade?
Also how high does you blade lift off ground
Mine only lifts about 6 inches hard to go over large bump and such I would like it to raise higher
Thanks Tony

Toolman007 - those pictures are of ORONC's blade. It is the early version of the 54 blade.

As Dan mentioned, the blade can be either mid mounted or front mounted if you have all the necessary brackets.

[cowboy]

Dan

I got all the parts ftom Tom to make mine a 54a and front mount it. The parts are very high quality and I am very happy with the way it fit and works.

[oronc]

I MADE ALL THOSE RODS AND BARS HOMEMADE I GOT THE IDEA FROM TM SITE[WHAT A GREAT SITE] THE BLADE WAS UNDER THE BELLY WHICH WAS OK. FOR PUSHING SNOW AND DIRT UNTIL YOU HAD TO BACKUP WHICK REQUIRE PULLING THE FRONT WHEELS BACK OVER THE SNOW PILE.---SPIN,SPIN.SPIN... I WILL GET THE MEASUREMENTS ON WHAT I FABRICATED WHEN I GET OFF FROM WORK. AND POST THEM IN THE MORNING.

THANKS GUYS.