Oklahoman Checking In

[buddylindsey]

Hello,

So, I got sick last month for 3 weeks, and that lead me down a dark path, according to my wife :lol:, of watching IH tractor restore videos, for days on end.

Now I really want to get a Farmall Cub to go with my 464 my father-in-law are bringing back to life, just merging 2 tractors into one no restoring.

I think a cub would be great for learning and teaching my kids with, as well as mowing since when my mower gives up the ghost finally it will be done. I keep thinking any year now it will just die.

So I am here to learn and absorb data. I read the `Farmall Cub Encyclopedia` book last night that has given me a good base of knowledge. Now on to learn more and this seems like the best place for that.

 

[Bob McCarty]

Buddy, Welcome to the forum.

 

[Jim Becker]

Be careful following any of the repair advise given in that book.

 

[buddylindsey]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Thanks for the advice on the book. I bought it more for the history and types of cubs portion. I read through the repair stuff and was confused by parts of it, figure i'd read the forum and watch videos before I do any work.

I still need to buy one first, that is my next research project of what to look for specifically based on the many threads people have started here. Going to try to aggregate that knowledge, and not have my head explode when I go look at one, heh.

 

[Dale Finch]

Welcome! :hattip:

This link might provide some guidance when Cub Hunting!
https://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48031

If/when you do get a Cub, there is another post that will help get started on getting it in shape:
http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=145&t=16305

As you "stroll" through the forum, check out the HOW TO section...invaluable information on how to tackle most common Cub problems/tasks.

 

[Don McCombs]

Be careful with videos by one of the authors of the book. They contain just as many errors as the book.

 

[Barnyard]

Be careful with videos by one of the authors of the book. They contain just as many errors as the book.

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[buddylindsey]

Thanks for the links to threads and info on the videos. I really appreciate it.

 

[muleboss]

When you get ready for a cub, come on up North to Kansas , I have many options for sale.

 

[Mike in Louisiana]

Buddy, Welcome to the forum.

 

[buddylindsey]

Thanks for the offer Muleboss, I actually found, what looks like a really good deal on one so I might check it out this weekend. Otherwise I might take you up on it.

Thanks for the welcome Mike

 

[D.H. Kundert]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Glen]

Hi,
You can learn some about a Farmall Cub by reading the operator's manual for one.
The manual has lots of info about operation, maintenance, and lubrication.
They show how Cubs originally looked.
The electrical systems were changed some through the years.
IH changed Cubs to 12 volts during 1964.
Below is the 1955 Cub operator's manual. There are other years of manuals at the top of the page at Cub Info, then go to Rudi's Manuals.

http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... index.html

I sent you a PM, you get to it at the top of the page.

You should inspect the Cub's castings before buying one, to be sure they aren't damaged.
There is a place on earlier Cubs where the engine block can crack. It is at the right front area of the block, where the front end bolts to the engine. Look closely for a crack there, it can be covered by dirt or grease.
Below is a pic of the area, a crack can happen in the corner, where the black oil is, near the cooling system hose. One bolt is not there that holds the front end on in the pic.