converting cub to hydraulics?

[redmcdodge]

Can any Cub be converted to hydraulics? I have one with hydraulics ( serial number 156454 ) with just about all the attachments which has a cracked block and am looking at a 1948 in nice shape with manual lift. Wondering if the block castings were different to accomodate pump and, if so, from what date?

[Brandon Webb]

Yes you can remove your pump, touch control unit, and lines and it will bolt onto any cub. The hand lift cubs just had a 2 bolt block off plate, which when you remove, your pump bolts right to. Very Easy to do. Brandon.

[Rudi]

redmcdodge:

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

Can any Cub be converted to hydraulics? I have one with hydraulics ( serial number 156454 ) with just about all the attachments which has a cracked block and am looking at a 1948 in nice shape with manual lift. Wondering if the block castings were different to accomodate pump and, if so, from what date?

to Brandon's reply. I have a 47 and it will fit nicely although Granny already has a hydraulic pump surprisingly. Your 52 will do quite nicely. I take it, the 52 will become a donor candidate allowing others to continue living and playing on the wide great prairie

What part of Alberta And welcome to another fellow Canuck

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[Kirk]

Red,

Welcome to the BEST DARN SITE on the PLANET!!

Glad you already got your question answered...and will probably be some more comments coming along. Just wanted to welcome you along with Rudi

[redmcdodge]

I am from Alberta, Canada

Thank you for your quick responses. The several books which I have had suggested that hydraulics were available from day one but became standard in about 1954 so I wanted to confirm that there were no casting changes.

You indicate that all seals and gaskets should be available to service my hydraulic system.

[Russ Leggitt]

Welcome Redmcdodge,

Yes, all the parts to refurbish you hyd is available at the caseIH dealers.
Some of the o-rings are just standard size that you can get from a good
auto parts store. However, many of the parts such as the strainer and
valves are only available through IH. Some of the parts are a little pricey
the strainer alone is about $47.00 in the states.

Hopes this helps some.

[evielboweviel]

there is different versions of the touch control units with all changes internally. This only comes into play when buying rebuild kits for them. make sure you have the casting numbers from your unit to look up parts
Ron

[Mac from NS]

Welcome aboard

[Clem]

Welcome and now on to the next part of the introductions, we can help you fix the cub with the cracked block so when you buy the other Cub you'll have two Ask any questions about your Cubs and these guys will be able to help.