Good morning folks,
Just picked up my first 140, I grew using only Cubs.
I’m told the 140’s power is amazing. Anyways, which spark plugs, wires, points & condenser do you find to be the best for them. Also which engine & driveline oils, & weights I’m upstate NY and will be using during summer/winter months.
Thank you
Bob C.
This site uses cookies to maintain login information on FarmallCub.Com. Click the X in the banner upper right corner to close this notice. For more information on our privacy policy, visit this link: Privacy Policy
NEW REGISTERED MEMBERS: Be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folders for the activation email.
140 spark plugs
Forum rules
Notice: For sale and wanted posts are not allowed in this forum. Please use our free classifieds or one of our site sponsors for your tractor and parts needs.
Notice: For sale and wanted posts are not allowed in this forum. Please use our free classifieds or one of our site sponsors for your tractor and parts needs.
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:24 pm
- Zip Code: 13337
- Tractors Owned: 1970 IH Cub with 5 implements
1966 140 with Manuer bucket fast hitch & 3 impliments
-
- 10+ Years
- Posts: 5206
- Joined: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:08 pm
- Zip Code: 12514
- Circle of Safety: Y
Re: 140 spark plugs
tune up parts same as a cub, just different plug wires, oils vary according to the manual depending upon year of the 140, as far as the driveline if it is a nice dry one no leaks you can use Hy Trans in everything, if its older and leaks some gear oil
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:24 pm
- Zip Code: 13337
- Tractors Owned: 1970 IH Cub with 5 implements
1966 140 with Manuer bucket fast hitch & 3 impliments
Re: 140 spark plugs
Ok thanks
- Don McCombs
- Team Cub Mentor
- Posts: 17477
- Joined: Mon Feb 03, 2003 6:45 am
- Zip Code: 21550
- Tractors Owned: "1950 Something" Farmall Cub
1957 Farmall Cub w/FH
1977 International Cub w/FH
1978 International Cub
1948 Farmall Super A - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: MD, Deep Creek Lake
Re: 140 spark plugs
I use Champion D-21(502) in my Super A.
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 2820
- Joined: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:24 am
- Zip Code: 19342
- Tractors Owned: 1948 6v - Dozer
1949 with kub klipper belly mower. mag 6v - Mom
1950 with plow, 54 blade, mott mag 6v - Roxanne
1953 54 blade, c22, wood 42 6v
1957 6v - barn Queen
1965 lo-boy with c-3 mower 12 v - Loboy
1974 Horse II 12 v c-2
1975 with woods 42-6 12 v - Horse
1979 long strip 12 v stuck engine
130 with international 1000 loader 6 v
1969 140 with bush hog tow behind mower 12 v
Terramite T-6 4WD Backhoe Perkins diesel
Memberships: Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association;Chapter 8 IH Collectors; IH Collectors Worldwide - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Glen Mills PA
Re: 140 spark plugs
In the past year I have picked up some of the bigger iron. The power is nice. You have a be careful of the size. Places the cub could go the 140 may not - like under tree branches or I have to remove the muffler to get it in my barn.
The engine info in not in the parts manual like in the cub. You have to look up the engine model c-123 parts manual for the engine. The engine for the 130 and on 140 are the same but some parts are different. The engine is different than the A,and 100 so be careful buying parts off eBay that say "fits A, 100, 130 140." without checking for yourself.
The engine info in not in the parts manual like in the cub. You have to look up the engine model c-123 parts manual for the engine. The engine for the 130 and on 140 are the same but some parts are different. The engine is different than the A,and 100 so be careful buying parts off eBay that say "fits A, 100, 130 140." without checking for yourself.
When you only have 9 horsepower you need to know the names of all of the ponies!
-
- 10+ Years
- Posts: 1430
- Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:02 am
- Zip Code: 00000
- Circle of Safety: Y
Re: 140 spark plugs
I try to find nos ignition parts from the Standard brand off ebay. They were high quality and made in the USA.
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 2820
- Joined: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:24 am
- Zip Code: 19342
- Tractors Owned: 1948 6v - Dozer
1949 with kub klipper belly mower. mag 6v - Mom
1950 with plow, 54 blade, mott mag 6v - Roxanne
1953 54 blade, c22, wood 42 6v
1957 6v - barn Queen
1965 lo-boy with c-3 mower 12 v - Loboy
1974 Horse II 12 v c-2
1975 with woods 42-6 12 v - Horse
1979 long strip 12 v stuck engine
130 with international 1000 loader 6 v
1969 140 with bush hog tow behind mower 12 v
Terramite T-6 4WD Backhoe Perkins diesel
Memberships: Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association;Chapter 8 IH Collectors; IH Collectors Worldwide - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Glen Mills PA
Re: 140 spark plugs
indy61 wrote:I try to find nos ignition parts from the Standard brand off ebay. They were high quality and made in the USA.
I started using napa for ignition parts. I had some problems with the IH points and capacitors.
When you only have 9 horsepower you need to know the names of all of the ponies!
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:24 pm
- Zip Code: 13337
- Tractors Owned: 1970 IH Cub with 5 implements
1966 140 with Manuer bucket fast hitch & 3 impliments
Re: 140 spark plugs
Great info!
I went back in older posts, (2008) an old timer mentioned stick with iH OEM. Over 50 yrs of using his tractors on his farm. He’s tried substitutes and always found the OEM equipment to preform the best. So I went with D16 plugs.
Thanks again for all your replies
I went back in older posts, (2008) an old timer mentioned stick with iH OEM. Over 50 yrs of using his tractors on his farm. He’s tried substitutes and always found the OEM equipment to preform the best. So I went with D16 plugs.
Thanks again for all your replies
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:38 am
- Zip Code: 01775
- Tractors Owned: 1948 Farmall Cub
1957 Farmall 130 - Circle of Safety: Y
Re: 140 spark plugs
I used IH ignition parts for year. I recently tried NAPA Echlin points and condenser. The quality seemed much better.
Tom Coughlin
Stow, MA.
Tom Coughlin
Stow, MA.
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:11 pm
- Zip Code: 27504
Re: 140 spark plugs
I ditched the points and condenser and installed a Pertronix solid state ignition over 10 years ago and have not had to touch it since.
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 2820
- Joined: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:24 am
- Zip Code: 19342
- Tractors Owned: 1948 6v - Dozer
1949 with kub klipper belly mower. mag 6v - Mom
1950 with plow, 54 blade, mott mag 6v - Roxanne
1953 54 blade, c22, wood 42 6v
1957 6v - barn Queen
1965 lo-boy with c-3 mower 12 v - Loboy
1974 Horse II 12 v c-2
1975 with woods 42-6 12 v - Horse
1979 long strip 12 v stuck engine
130 with international 1000 loader 6 v
1969 140 with bush hog tow behind mower 12 v
Terramite T-6 4WD Backhoe Perkins diesel
Memberships: Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association;Chapter 8 IH Collectors; IH Collectors Worldwide - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Glen Mills PA
Re: 140 spark plugs
M6Scout wrote:Great info!
I went back in older posts, (2008) an old timer mentioned stick with iH OEM. Over 50 yrs of using his tractors on his farm. He’s tried substitutes and always found the OEM equipment to preform the best. So I went with D16 plugs.
Thanks again for all your replies
I think there is great information and suggestions on this site. You still have to decide if the information and suggestions apply to you and your tractor. I think the OEM points and condensers are not the same as those sourced by IH in 2008. I had failures over the past year or two on OEM points and condensers. I switched to NAPA parts
If you use your tractor a great deal like, like every day for long hours, the cooler D16 plug is a good option. If it is not all of the time a hotter plug like the D-21 may be a better option.
The oils that are around today were not conceived of when these engines & drive trains were designed and built. If modern oils were around at the time they would have been specified in the manuals. I do not even consider using OEM recommended single-weight oils in the manuals and changing the oil with the weather.
There is great info here. It is not law or IH dogma. Use your judgment to see if it works for you. A lot of times I will add "This worked for me" or "I found on my tractors" . I assume my experience with my tractors is not comprehensive. I also am in a moderate zone and do not get the extreme cold or heat or high altitude that other members face.
When you only have 9 horsepower you need to know the names of all of the ponies!
-
- 5+ Years
- Posts: 308
- Joined: Thu May 24, 2018 9:57 pm
- Zip Code: 22958
- Tractors Owned: 5 Cubs
1952 100
1960 460 Utility - Location: Central Va.
Return to “Farmall A, Super A, AV, 100, 130 & 140”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests