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Turbo Weasel

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Hi everyone! I just recently joined the group and over the past couple days I've been poking around checking the place out. I still have a lot of ground to cover here so in the meanwhile I wanted to take a moment to say, "Hello!" :)

This spring my son and I will be working on a 1950 Farmall Cub that has been in our family since my grandfather bought it second-hand in 1951. My Dad had it restored about 28 years ago but it hasn't run in at least 15 years. It has been tucked away in my shed for about 8 years now and it is time to get it out and let it stretch it's legs. I will likely have a bunch of questions as I start going through the machine and hope to bounce them off of you more seasoned folks.

Anyhow, hope y'all are doing well today and thanks for looking!

--L.J.
 
Between all of us, and Grandpa Love (a mighty cub master) we can do it. Welcome. No question is
stupid. Some responders can be a bit sarcastic, but ignore them. Jim
 

First thing to do---remove the spark plugs and squirt some oil into the cylinders. put the plugs back in and walk away. leave it for several days, maybe up to one week, and then remove the plugs again and turn the engine over using the hand crank. Once you have determined the engine is not stuck, then you can move on to other things.
 
Welcome! Lots of Cub experts here, (not me
for sure) but you won't be disappointed!. I
can tell you that everyone loves pictures.
You'll find that you have to post several
times before you'll be able to actually to
post pictures. The site has to learn your not
a bot/spammer. You can also contact the
administrator of this site and they can help
if you need to post pics sooner.
 
I will add to those the idea that Cubs have an oil pump on the rear of the cam shaft in the block.
Pre-lubing the oil gallery with a small hose and a squirt oil can (maybe 2 fillings of the can) can
assure oil pressure at first cranking!! Jim
 
Did you say Cub??? Wife and I love
Cubs!
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Just a few!
 
If I had it I would fill the cylinder with ATF and put the plugs back in. That way the cylinder would be being cleaned and the rings which are likely to be stuck to the piston may free up. Used ATF on a good many tractor that had sat not running and in most cases it helps. I have a cub I got this past summer and it was in bad shape. Had a couple of stuck valves and other such things wrong. Gas tank is still a problem on it but using another tank and it runs good now
 
There is an exception to the no question is stupid though. Don't ever ask how to repair your hot water heater. (sarcasm)
 
Thanks for the welcome, folks!

I appreciate the insight on adding a little oil to the top end. I will do that before attempting to get the motor turning. While the oil is working its way through, Ill probably pull the carb and fuel lines and give them a thorough cleaning. I picked up a rebuild kit a few months ago in anticipation.

Front tires are another thingit has turf treads now but Im looking at putting the original 3-rib pattern back on. They are so dry rotted and split they wont hold air for more than 10 minutes. And a battery, of course.

I tried posting a pic to share but yea, not enough posts made yet. Ill get something up as soon as I can, I know everyone likes pics!
 
(quoted from post at 20:14:27 03/07/22) There is an exception to the no question is stupid though. Don't ever ask how to repair your hot water heater. (sarcasm)
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Ha! Im sensing that someone had a lengthy thread on a very OT problem?!
 
Please remember to prime the oil circuit. See my other post. it takes 20 minutes and is near
mandatory for Cubs unless they have been operated in the last year. Even then it is cheap
insurance. Jim
 
Do not under any circumstances ever post pics of your cub
loaded on a trailer and youll get along fine .


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(quoted from post at 23:16:59 03/07/22) Please remember to prime the oil circuit. See my other post. it takes 20 minutes and is near
mandatory for Cubs unless they have been operated in the last year. Even then it is cheap
insurance. Jim
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Yessir, duly noted. Hmm, I actually replied to your earlier post, or at least I thought I did. I was having some technical difficulty posting from my phone last night :roll: .

I assume there is a plug of sorts that I can remove to access the oil gallery?
 
(quoted from post at 03:26:21 03/08/22) Do not under any circumstances ever post pics of your cub loaded on a trailer and youll get along fine .
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I think I follow you...would that set me up for a wide-spread critiquing on means and methods of loading, position, and tie-down?!

Kinda like asking, "What's the best way to season a cast iron pan?"
 
OK, I've built up a few posts now, let's see if I can share a pic yet:

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This is an old photo, from when I brought it home several years ago. It is mucho dusty now and feeling pretty neglected. That will change soon as the colder weather here breaks...
 
Wow, shes a beauty. You are wise in pulling the carb and fuel line for a cleaning before you try to start her up. Welcome to the club.
 
(quoted from post at 20:02:14 03/08/22) Wow, shes a beauty. You are wise in pulling the carb and fuel line for a cleaning before you try to start her up. Welcome to the club.
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Hi! Thanks for the compliment and the welcome, fixerupper.

After seeing the sludge in the sediment bowl, there's no way I'm even going to attempt starting this ol' girl before covering the basics. However, some parts on this one are a little out of my wheelhouse--that's where I hope to lean on you folks for direction/advise!
 
(quoted from post at 21:54:11 03/08/22) One more thing some people here have an extreme hated for
race cars for some reason??
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I'm not touching that one with a ten-foot pole! This guy here...

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...already has his radar on :)
 
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