Sucker for old Junk

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 8:55 am

Ran into this doing a favor for a distant relative......"This old mower is taking up too much space in my garage", she said, "can you help get rid of it?"

1974 IH Cub Cadet Model 169......with the usual...rusty gas tank, gummed up carb, flat tires, no brakes, sloppy steering, corroded battery, etc.etc..

Needless to say, it followed me home!

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:27 am

That actually looks like a fun project. I'm fond of all tractors and could actually use one to clear my rather long driveway of snow, but just haven't got the room to store it properly. Good luck with yours and post some pictures when you get it going.

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:47 am

Thanks, Seadog, I'm actually having fun learning on this one.

I didn't know these things have sort of a cult following, with their own web sites, and learned right quick not to call them "lawn mowers"!....instead ...."GARDEN TRACTOR"!

Bumped my head a couple times on the starter trying to find it! (starter/generator that is)

Cleaned the tank, carb (1/2 full of tar), points, trimmed plug wire, changed oil, and started right up.

Steering had a lot of slop, and the worm gear follower was worn, and removing the steering wheel to get the steering box out was a challenge without breaking it.

Now to get the hydrostatic fluid changed and the transmission controls adjusted.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:31 am

Looking good! Nice job. How will you use it?

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:20 am

Seadog wrote:Looking good! Nice job. How will you use it?

Well, that's the problem!...I really don't need it, but I am becoming attached to it.

I've only got a 1/4 acre lot (er.. I mean obstacle course) , no garden, and a short driveway, and I already have a small snowblower for that.

So, after I get finished with it, and get tired of riding it around the neighborhood, I'll probably end up selling it :(