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Cub 54 Leveling/Grader blade help.

Postby Trent M » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:34 pm

I have a 1949 Cub and want to get a front-mounted blade for it. IH changed the design of the blade a couple times, there is the 1948, the 1949-1952, and the 1953 and since. I have a chance to get a 1953 and since and wonder if it will bolt right on the '49. Did they just change the blade hardware, but not how it mounted? Do I need to get one that is a 1949-1952 model? Also, I don't know if it is a 54 or a 54A. What is the difference. Thanks for any help.

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Postby Scott » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:37 pm

the 54A will fit your 49
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Postby Mac from NS » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:39 pm

Welcome to the forum. I think that it will bolt right on.
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Postby George Willer » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:39 pm

Trent,

If any of the blades are complete, they will work just fine on any F-Cub. The only relevant difference in the tractors over the years are to the TC rockshaft.
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Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:39 pm

Any cub blade will fit any standard cub (excluding lowboy) until they quit making cubs.
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Postby Ron L » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:12 pm

I use a 54A on my '48 ............. Check here for I.D. http://www.tm-tractor.com/gim/gim_001.htm
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Postby Rudi » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:35 pm

Trent:

First, Image 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 :!: :D

I have a 1949 Cub and want to get a front-mounted blade for it. IH changed the design of the blade a couple times, there is the 1948, the 1949-1952, and the 1953 and since. I have a chance to get a 1953 and since and wonder if it will bolt right on the '49. Did they just change the blade hardware, but not how it mounted? Do I need to get one that is a 1949-1952 model? Also, I don't know if it is a 54 or a 54A. What is the difference.


If you have a look on the Cub Manual Server, under Cub Implement Manuals then under Cub Grader Blade Manuals, you will find the Brochure, the Owner's Manual for the original McCormick-Deering Leveling and Grader Blade as well as a so-so PDF file for the Cub-54A Grader Blade. I have the one for the Cub-54, but it still needs to be scanned and uploaded. However, the differences are not all that significant.. and what parts you do not have can be fabricated. The drawings are available and will be up on the server in a month or so I hope.. All depends on how the upgrade goes...

But, have a look. The Cub-54A and L-54 Manual is available though from Binder Books at the links below.

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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 pages are intended to complement our Official FarmallCub.com Website Sponsors:



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 :?: . While you are at it Original Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet is Ken's latest addition to the series. Along with Guy Fay's Letter Series Originality Guide, these are three 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.

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