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Cub Drawbar Holes
Hi All
Can anyone tell me - when Cub 11 hole "U" shaped draw-bars were new - were all the holes the same size or was the centre hole larger?
I am looking for a good example draw-bar but some I have found seem to have larger centre holes?
I appreciate the centre hole will probably wear more due to towing but some seem to be genuinely larger in diameter?
Just wondered what the originals were so I know what to look for
Restoration standards are high so I am after a really good one
If anyone has a good example with brackets please let me know and we can perhaps deal!
Regards
Ian
Can anyone tell me - when Cub 11 hole "U" shaped draw-bars were new - were all the holes the same size or was the centre hole larger?
I am looking for a good example draw-bar but some I have found seem to have larger centre holes?
I appreciate the centre hole will probably wear more due to towing but some seem to be genuinely larger in diameter?
Just wondered what the originals were so I know what to look for
Restoration standards are high so I am after a really good one
If anyone has a good example with brackets please let me know and we can perhaps deal!
Regards
Ian
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
All the holes were 5/8 inch diameter. Center hole may have been bored out to 3/4 inch, to fit a trailer hitch ball.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
There maybe an alternative to a replacement drawbar. I've seen examples of inserting a carbon rod with the diameter of the hole you want (I think it's carbon) into the enlarged hole and filling the gap around the rod with weld. The weld doesn't stick to the carbon and the rod will fall out when done. Then you just grind the top and bottom flat with the drawbar and you have a new 5/8" hole.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
1/2 inch copper pipe will work the same. watched a welder (as in underwater certified) do it. a little clean-up with a grinder, and you are good to go
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
Measure one of the other holes before you start repair. I think you will find it is 11/16.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
If this is going to be a work tractor, I would leave the bolt holes alone. I have a trailer hitch ball mounted in one hole.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
I realize that your question pertains to a finer point for a concours quality restoration but I just wanted to throw out there that trailer hitch balls can be found with a 5/8" shank that will fit the standard drawbar without needing to enlarge the hole. It's thinner and not as strong but it's not like the tractor will be towing at highway speeds or towing class 3 weight. I used one with a 2" ball until I picked up a universal bumper mount reciever hitch which bolted right up to the drawbar without modification. I can slide a receiver mount carrier into it as a carry-all and still use it to tow my boats, camper, etc...
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Quote by Gary Pickeral I like
"If it can cast a shadow, it can be restored"
"If it can cast a shadow, it can be restored"
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
Lt.Mike wrote:I realize that your question pertains to a finer point for a concours quality restoration but I just wanted to throw out there that trailer hitch balls can be found with a 5/8" shank that will fit the standard drawbar without needing to enlarge the hole. It's thinner and not as strong but it's not like the tractor will be towing at highway speeds or towing class 3 weight. I used one with a 2" ball until I picked up a universal bumper mount reciever hitch which bolted right up to the drawbar without modification. I can slide a receiver mount carrier into it as a carry-all and still use it to tow my boats, camper, etc...
Mike
Do you have a picture of that I would love to find something like that
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
The one from Harbor Freight fits. It's made to attach to a step bumper on a pick up truck, but bolts up fine, to a cub drawbar.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
If you get the whole hitch it will cover the middle hole
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
Excellent response everyone
Thank you
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
My 52 is fairly unmolested just paint and required repairs. The center hole on mine is larger.
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Re: Cub Drawbar Holes
eiebe wrote:My 52 is fairly unmolested just paint and required repairs. The center hole on mine is larger.
Then not completely unmolested.
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