cub parts

[mikeintn]

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and also to a cub, I have a 1960 cub
it was a U.S. navy tractor, have a question on the 4 bolts that bolts the
rear rim to the center hub, are these special bolts, it's just got regular
bolts with nuts, wanting to put back original if I can, if so are they available, also I need some of the small decals from some place that
sells them seperate,I've seen them some place but now I can't find
them, any help would be appreciated. Mike

[Rudi]

Mike:

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

Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and also to a cub, I have a 1960 cub
it was a U.S. navy tractor, have a question on the 4 bolts that bolts the
rear rim to the center hub, are these special bolts, it's just got regular
bolts with nuts, wanting to put back original if I can, if so are they available, also I need some of the small decals from some place that
sells them seperate,I've seen them some place but now I can't find
them, any help would be appreciated. Mike

I would be curious to see pics of that particular Navy Cub. There is one other that we are aware of, and it has been restored. So your Cub is interesting to say the least.

As for your question.. the TC-37F Revision 3 has the bolts spec'd out on Group 15-Wheels and Traction - Page 15-03 as:
Item # 4 Part # 351 085 R1 Bolt, Rear Wheel Rim 8 - Required
Part # 120 371 Nut, 1/2-20 ZND Hex 8 - Required

I think they are 2-1/2" in length. They are not regular bolts.. they are square head carriage bolts I think.. but carriage bolts will work as the shoulders fit into the square sockets. Regular bolts do not have shoulders so are not recommended for this application.

George, Jim, BD and others more familiar with the bolts will pop in shortly and square me away if I am mistaken on the length. I only have had to buy them once, so it is not a hugely familiar item to me.

For the Decals.. there are a number of vendors for these listed on the Cub Manual Server under Specialty Services.. but "Bermuda" Ken Updike over at Carter & Grunewald is a good source to query for specific decals.

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

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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.

Oh, and while the program still lasts.. you might want to check the Announcement: Navistar Free Gas Cap Offer - On-Line Form thread at the top of the Cub Forum and send away for the new style safety cap before that program runs out as well.

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

[mikeintn]

Rudi, thanks for the info. I do have one of Kens books it's very good,
I'm sure this is the same tractor that you seen, I was not happy with
the paint and a few other things I'm just going back over it. Mike

[Rudi]

Mike:

Would this be the particular Cub in question???

[mikeintn]

Yes that would be it. Mike

[Jim Becker]

The rim bolts are square head machine bolts, fine thread.

[mikeintn]

Thanks Jim I'll see if I can locate them.

[George Willer]

Mike,

Glad to see you've made it here!

I know we've talked on the phone in the past. What I remember is that I was looking at the before pictures of your Cub as we were speaking. I know they were on another forum member's web site, but I don't remember whose site it was. Whoever's site it was also had a picture of the I.D. plate on Larry Dotson's navy Cub.

Is there any way you can point us to those internet pictures and also pictures of the restored tractor?

The rim bolts will depend on whether the rims are the originals or replacements. The brackets don't bolt up the same way.

[mikeintn]

Yes George good to talk with you again,took me long enough time to
find my way here did'nt it , this computor stuff is not one of my strong
points, but I think this might be the site you are looking for, Graves
Implement, click on photo, they are new wheels. Mike

[Rick Prentice]

Welcome Mike.

George, was the members name Todd?? Here's the link to the post when he was selling it to someone http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9999&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

and here's the link to his website. I think the Navy Cub pics are at the bottom. http://www.lovevoodoo.com/harley/pics.htm

I made some parts for Todd, so I remembered the Cub

This is sorta' neat. We were able to trace the whereabouts/history of this Cub and now have it back with us



Rick

[George Willer]

Yes, Rick.

It sure is neat! This is the "before" picture I referred to earlier:

[PKS]

Mike:

That Navy Cub of yours looks great! It sure has come a long way based on the picture George has posted. Welcome to the forum.

Paul

[mikeintn]

Thanks Paul, it's good to be able to come to a forum like this and get
info. that you need from people that don't care to help you, I know
they got to be something illegal about that much money spent on a
cub, I know it just had 10,000 spent on it and I'm putting another 2-3
in it, knowbody said this hobby made any sense anyway, hope it's
turns out ok. Mike

[beaconlight]

Welconme aboard Mike.

Bill Sorensen

[Buzzard Wing]

Welcome! I really thought that Cub was great, so nice to see it's back on the board.

Larry