Wheel weights
- Thread starter Tractor Dave
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Looks like you found a good way to mount them.
Hi,
The Cub looks good in your pictures.
In your 1st picture above, I can see the choke rod, it looks like the rod is down rubbing on the Touch Control tubes.
The rod is supposed to be up, just above the tubes.
The rod can wear into the tubes from engine vibration over time if it is rubbing on the tubes.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual showing the engine, and the choke rod is just above the tubes.
To fix it, you will need to disconnect the rod from the carburetor, and bend it more at the bend shown by the carburetor. Increasing the bend should raise the rod up above the tubes.
Below is a closer picture, showing one on a regular Cub.
The Cub looks good in your pictures.
In your 1st picture above, I can see the choke rod, it looks like the rod is down rubbing on the Touch Control tubes.
The rod is supposed to be up, just above the tubes.
The rod can wear into the tubes from engine vibration over time if it is rubbing on the tubes.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual showing the engine, and the choke rod is just above the tubes.
To fix it, you will need to disconnect the rod from the carburetor, and bend it more at the bend shown by the carburetor. Increasing the bend should raise the rod up above the tubes.
Below is a closer picture, showing one on a regular Cub.
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In your picture, it looks like there is a hole in the hood where the bracket to hold the front of the hood to the radiator side support goes. The bracket is welded on the hood, when they come loose, it can leave a hole. It's possible it's just the picture making it look like there is a hole in the hood.
The hood has a bracket on each side that bolts to the supports.
That attaches the front of the hood securely.
They sometimes break off and are gone.
You can see where they go when the grille is removed, a ratchet and socket removes the bolts there.
The Cub parts manual says they use 5/16" x 1/2" long bolts, coarse threads, and lock washers.
Below is a listing at TM Tractor Parts for the brackets, with pics of the bracket in a hood.
The brackets have to be welded on the hood in exactly the right place, so the front of the hood is not too high or too low.
The bottom pic shows their position well.
The hood has a bracket on each side that bolts to the supports.
That attaches the front of the hood securely.
They sometimes break off and are gone.
You can see where they go when the grille is removed, a ratchet and socket removes the bolts there.
The Cub parts manual says they use 5/16" x 1/2" long bolts, coarse threads, and lock washers.
Below is a listing at TM Tractor Parts for the brackets, with pics of the bracket in a hood.
The brackets have to be welded on the hood in exactly the right place, so the front of the hood is not too high or too low.
The bottom pic shows their position well.
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Tractor Dave
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There is a hole and the other side matches too. I’ve noticed the holes and never really put any thought in why they were there. If only I had 5 other cubs to look at
Tractor Dave
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Thanks for the tip. I’ll be sure to have a look and re-bend as needed. I’m always amazed on all of your eagle eyes on here catching small things like this.Hi,
The Cub looks good in your pictures.
In your 1st picture above, I can see the choke rod, it looks like the rod is down rubbing on the Touch Control tubes.
The rod is supposed to be up, just above the tubes.
The rod can wear into the tubes from engine vibration over time if it is rubbing on the tubes.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual showing the engine, and the choke rod is just above the tubes.
To fix it, you will need to disconnect the rod from the carburetor, and bend it more at the bend shown by the carburetor. Increasing the bend should raise the rod up above the tubes.
Below is a closer picture, showing one on a regular Cub.
Tractor Dave
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Yes, about 5 minutes per weight to mount. Forklift is the handiest tool I bought for the shop ever.
ricky racer
501 Club
Tractor looks awesome Dave!!
Peter Person
501 Club
Dave - Good looking tractor!
Interesting mix of years.
Hood is from a 1958 to 1963 International Cub Lo-Boy.
Cub 54 Snow Plow is the early model 1949-1952.
11-Bar Grille from later 1956 to early 1958.
Original Gas Cap - get yourself a free replacement Free Gas Cap.
Depending on how much snow you typically get, you may want to consider adding the Blade Extension to the top of the blade. 6" x 54" x 3/16" steel plate.
Interesting mix of years.
Hood is from a 1958 to 1963 International Cub Lo-Boy.
Cub 54 Snow Plow is the early model 1949-1952.
11-Bar Grille from later 1956 to early 1958.
Original Gas Cap - get yourself a free replacement Free Gas Cap.
Depending on how much snow you typically get, you may want to consider adding the Blade Extension to the top of the blade. 6" x 54" x 3/16" steel plate.
Tractor Dave
Active member
Yea, this is a Frakencub. Engine, hood, transmission, and hydraulic unit are all off a lowboy my brother scrapped. Next cub I restore will be all original as it’s in solid shape already. Thanks for the blade extension plans. May have to build one someday but I won’t be plowing primarily with the cub, just more for fun. Have a couple MF-135’s with 7 foot blades and a Ford 1920 that does the heavy plowing. Just never used a cub for anything other than mowing so I’m excited to play with it.