Just brought this home today

[Dieselrider]

According to the serial number it is a 1949. Which means the International emblem on the side would be incorrect, right? It also doesn't have the original front rims and tires but, these are supposed to be corvair wheels and tires.A previous owner wanted wider tires on the front.It doesn't have enough power to move very well in third gear but, it doesn't smake and the oil pressure looks good. Does need an oil change though.

Would new plugs, points, condenser, etc. help the power?

I really wanted one with cultivators but, I hope I can find a set of those before spring.

Also it is missing whatever cap covers the hole up underneath where you can reach in and grease the throw out bearing. At least I think that is what that zerk is for.

Seems to run pretty smooth and the steering seems tight with no wobble.

[Barnyard]

Nice looking Cub. Yes, those emblems are wrong for that model, but you could sell them and buy the correct decals.

[Don McCombs]

Would new plugs, points, condenser, etc. help the power?

Add adjusting the valves to that list and you just may see it run better.

[cub.bub]

Nice looking find!
Don beat me to it, adjusting the valves and ignition components will improve power some, at least it did mine.
If possible, a compression test will tell Ya a lot, always good to know where you're starting at.
Good luck, Bruce.

[indy61]

Keep the emblems, replace the grille with an 11 bar and replace the mag with a distributor.

[bythepond88]

Dieselrider wrote:Would new plugs, points, condenser, etc. help the power?

Add adjusting the valves to that list and you just may see it run better.

And some Seafoam in the gas and oil, then "work her like you stole her" for a couple hours coulsn't hurt, either

[Rick Spivey]

Keep the emblems, replace the grille with an 11 bar and replace the mag with a distributor.

I disagree, Mags are hotter, and will start it with or without a battery in good condition. By all means keep the mag.

[Dieselrider]

Are those inspection hole covers easy or hard to find?

[staninlowerAL]

Nice looking Cub. Yes, those emblems are wrong for that model, but you could sell them and buy the correct decals.

I've been looking for the INTERNATIONAL CUB emblems if you decide to sell them. Stan

[Harold R]

TM Tractor has a lot of what you'll need.


Photo coutesy of TM Tractor

Just wondering if the previous owner removed the mounting pins on the emblems and glued the to the hood? Or just drilled holes for them in the hood.

[Stanton]

...these are supposed to be corvair wheels and tires...

You might be able to sell the Corvair wheels and covers to pay for a pair of IH front wheels (and tires?). A compression test and valve adjustment would be good. Testing the mag spark would also be good to know. Getting a hand hole cover will keep the wasps out this summer. I used a 4" cleanout cover from a plumbing supply store. Identical for a fraction of the price.

Electrical testing/helps: viewforum.php?f=140
Engine helps: viewforum.php?f=141

Nice '49 (even with the large front tires)!

[PaulMac]

Wow, I am jealous! complete battery box, tool box, rear light, seat cushion, clips for the hand crank. If all that is original, I would wonder if that tractor ever saw much use. My tractor wasn't half that condition 30 years ago when my dad first drug it home.

for the tool bars and cultivators, Wengers farm equipment in myerstown Pa might be a option for you. I recall they had pallets of that stuff at one time. You might have to wait till spring to find them!

[Dieselrider]

Wow, I am jealous! complete battery box, tool box, rear light, seat cushion, clips for the hand crank. If all that is original, I would wonder if that tractor ever saw much use. My tractor wasn't half that condition 30 years ago when my dad first drug it home.

for the tool bars and cultivators, Wengers farm equipment in myerstown Pa might be a option for you. I recall they had pallets of that stuff at one time. You might have to wait till spring to find them!

Thanks Paulmac. There is a place in Cookport PA as well that is supposed to have lots of parts and I think they would be way cheaper than Wengers. I haven't priced the cub cultivators at Wengers but, they have a few A sets priced online and , they are asking quite a bit for a set. However, the place in cookport would be under snow as well. The way winter is hanging on, it might be July before I can look.