[AT] It's a Cub! Update

[charlie hill]

Glad you got it going.  I hope you don't regret putting high detergent oil 
in it.  If it has been run all it's life with non-detergent (Isuspect that 
was the recommended oil when it was new) switching to high detergent might 
break loose a lot of crud and sludge that could cause you some problems.  I 
probably would have done the same thing (high detergent).  Just keep a close 
eye on it and change the oil and filter frequently for a while.

Charlie
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Subject: [AT] It's a Cub! Update


>A big thanks to all the list members that provided words of support and
> advice on the latest addition to my little herd. Today I got to spend some 
> quality
> time with the Cub and managed to resolve a lot of issues due, in large 
> part,
> to the suggestions and advice from all of you.
>
> The first thing I tackled was the oil pressure issue. I started by
> disconnecting the oil pressure gauge line at the engine...no oil. Next I 
> pulled the
> pressure relief valve apart..it was dry and crusty. I cleaned it up and
> reassembled it with a generous amount of oil. Finally, I managed to remove 
> the stubborn
> little Allen screw and primed the oil pump. Wow..I had oil everywhere 
> (thanks
> George Willer)! I reconnected the oil pressure gauge and it worked just 
> fine!
>
> I hopped on and headed out to get the oil good and hot for the oil change 
> I
> had planned. Of course the most logical place to drive to was the PO 
> house. He
> answered the door with an apprehensive look on his face and asked if there 
> was
> a problem. I told him no that it ran like a top and asked if he wanted to 
> see
> it. His jaw dropped and both he and his wife came out to see it in the
> driveway. The 2 of them just shook their heads as it sat there purring 
> away. He was
> shocked when I told him I got it running yesterday. I left with pats on 
> the
> back and compliments from the PO.
>
> When I got back home I addressed some other issues. The screech from under
> the hood returned. After a little hunting I realized it was coming from 
> the
> generator.  A quick shot of oil in the oil cup fixed that. I then drained 
> the
> thick, lumpy, black liquid from the oil pan. When I tried to drain the
> filter..nothing. I had to drive a screwdriver through the crud plugging 
> the tube. I gave
> the oil pan and filter holder a good flush with some diesel fuel. Then I
> installed the new filter and serviced it with fresh detergent oil.
>
> Next I drained the 2 quarts of milk from the transmission. It also got a
> diesel fuel flush and then some fresh 90w.  I also filled the steering 
> gearbox
> with diesel but it will need some new seals and gaskets before it's ready 
> for
> more 90w. That leaves me with only the radiator, hydraulic system, and 
> final
> drives to drain and service. Other items that I still need to check 
> include
> generator output and engine governor for proper operation.
>
> All in all I am very pleased with this little tractor. So far any problems
> that I have encountered have been easily resolved..if you follow the 
> proper
> steps. Luckily all the issues have just been a lack of maintenance. This 
> has made
> for lots of smiles on my part. Unfortunately, this has resulted in some
> unwanted backlash from my wife.
>
> She sees all the quick success that I've had with the Cub and is now 
> asking
> why I haven't gotten the Super C running yet (it's been 2 years). My
> explanation that the super C needs to be split and all the transmission 
> bearings removed
> and replaced is met with "The Look" and a, "yeah, and...?" response.
> Sometimes I just can't win.....
>
> Regards,
> Karl
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