freeze cracks fixed (new issue)

[smigelski]

I JB welded the cracks and that seems to be holding, I just can't get the tractor to run long enough to make sure they hold. When I got the cub it only had a distributor. So I put all new wiring and switch. It starts right up and runs until the battery dies. I need an alternator. I just need to what 1 wire alternator fits without cutting the hood.

[evielboweviel]

battery should run that cub for 2-3 weeks between charges
I charged "Ugly" for the first time since grass mowing season was done the other day however did not leave the charger on long enough only about 1/2 hour so when dropped off at Rick's it didn't want to start right.

Ron

[Rudi]

Matt:

I think the Delco 10S1 is the best one wire around.. lots of em at junkyards and other second hand sources. The Hitachi 14231 is also a 1 wire, but I think it is a bit pricier. Check out the 12 Volt Conversion with a Hitachi 14231 Alternator article.

[smigelski]

I got a small battery to fit in the battery box and it has no life to it

[beaconlight]

It is possible you got a bad battery.

[Lurker Carl]

A Cub will run quite a while on a stack of D cells, as long as the voltage adds up to whatever your system requires. A lead acid battery is probably cheaper in the long run.

[deputy jailer]

The 10si Delco will work just fine. I think George has some really good pics of some mounted up on the cub. Mounted properly they are in my opinion better than the Hitatchi. I have seen some farmers mount the m totaaly bassackwards and had to cut the hood. They cost a whole lot less if you need to replace a reg or such in them where as for the Hitatchi the internals are pricy when bought to replace. Go with the Delco 10si and there will be no regrets.

[Gary Dotson]

Delco 10SI's are cheap & plentiful, also very easy to change over to one wire use. Podge, I suspected that Hitachi's were pricey, how does the Delce CS fit into the picture?

[deputy jailer]

The small straight eared CS121 are awesome, finding the cores to use is the problem. I can convert them to 1 wire also and they are smalle than the 10si and about the same size as the Hitatchi. I am going to build 1 or 2 and try t bring them to a cubfest and show some of the guys how simple they are. I think we have been selling them for abouta $100 for customers at the shop.