Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Discussion Forum
Order Farmall Cub Parts Online

Cub questions!

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Bill C

02-11-2001 21:35:58




Report to Moderator

I am thinking about buying a Cub(I've already got an H)and have some questions. Is there any way to change the seat mounting? From what I can tell the seat is mounted solid (no give)and looks to be a rough ride. Also from what I've read the Cub engine didn't come with sleeves, how far can you punch it out before you get into the water jackets,and is there any way to get a little more power out of it without serious modifactions? Thanks.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Cubby

02-12-2001 19:08:52




Report to Moderator
 Re: Cub questions! in reply to Bill C, 02-11-2001 21:35:58  
I agree with Bamma, Dont waste time boreing it out .060 for power as it adds only about 2 cubic inches. Ive got 4 cubs (2 are for sale). The cheapest way to make power is first of all, make sure the rings and valves are good. After the new rings, I milled .075 off the head ( valves still clear with the thick head gasket ). This raised compression from 6.5 to 7.9 to one. Next use the bigger zenith carb that were factory on the newer cubs. Finally make it breath, enlarge the exaust and intake ports on the manifold, you can go up to one eighth of an inch all around. This will turn your cub into a super cub for sure. Yes its true, you wont have traction to use most of the power but I use my cub for mowing primarily and this allows me to use a 5 foot belly mower in 2nd gear. For my property the H or even an A would be a little to big. Plus its just plain fun to hot rod a Cub!!

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bill C

02-12-2001 19:47:16




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Cub questions! in reply to Cubby, 02-12-2001 19:08:52  
Thanks Cubby, for the most part I wanted a Cub, or similar, for mowing,and I just wanted to make sure it would run a 5 foot mower and if not, could I tweak a little more power out of it so that it would! I was just wanting to make a wise purchase, since I would definately be using it at least once a week during mowing season for many years. Where are you located and how much are you asking for your Cub's that are for sale? also do they come with any implements, I was needing a 5 foot mower and was kinda wanting a 1 bottom plow and maybe a small disk( both fast hitch) Thank you Bill C

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
cubby

02-15-2001 05:55:33




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: Cub questions! in reply to Bill C, 02-12-2001 19:47:16  
Bill, Im located in Canton, Ohio. Both cubs are 50s models. One is for sale for 1600. Just put new rings and rod bearings in her last fall. Doesnt smoke, good power, sheet metal rough, lots of small pits but no holes. The other is going for 1900. This is the one that has a new head on it milled .070. Sheet metal is better, needs painted, rubber fair to poor. Runs excellent. No attatchments come with either. If you want pitures Ill send you some. Good luck.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bama Binder

02-12-2001 09:44:36




Report to Moderator
 Re: Cub questions! in reply to Bill C, 02-11-2001 21:35:58  
.060 over is as large a piston as you can find. but .010, .020, .040 are also available. If you punch it out all the way you are gaining little power and loosing the ability to ever re-build the engine again. If you want more power then the Cub has, get a bigger tractor and don't try to make the Cub something it isn't...BB



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bill C

02-12-2001 19:14:34




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Cub questions! in reply to Bama Binder, 02-12-2001 09:44:36  
Thanks for the input BB. I was just wondering if it was possible to bore the cub engine and if so how far, I wasn't wanting to make it into a pulling tractor or something it was not intended to be.Like I stated in my question I already have an H, and it has a model 31 loader on it that I use for snow, and dirt moving, and to pull my disk, I need a smaller tractor for mowing and working in the garden, and before I bought a cub and didn't like it, or it couldn't be rebuilt I thought I had better ask some questions. Bill C.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Tom W

02-12-2001 05:20:56




Report to Moderator
 Re: Cub questions! in reply to Bill C, 02-11-2001 21:35:58  
The seat looks solid but it has a spring on it and it rides ok. I have a seat cushion on mine and it fine. The biggest problem I have with the cub, is that it is hard to change inpliments. Power is not the problem with the cub. It the weight. It is not heavy enough to take advantage of the power it has. I have wheel weights and filled tires and it will still spin in low when trying to pull a load. Put a 3 point on your H and you will be better off than to buy a Cub. With a 3 point on the H, you can use any 3 point impliment. With the Cub, you will need the Cub impliments.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bill C

02-12-2001 19:32:09




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Cub questions! in reply to Tom W, 02-12-2001 05:20:56  
Thanks for the info Tom. This summer I was wanting to restore my H, and didn't want to modify it, also with no down pressure I don't think a 3 point hitch was really going to help me much. I am looking for another tractor for mowing anyway,since I have 5 acres, and cubs seem plentiful and reasonably priced as compared to Super A's or Farmall 100's in my area. Also some implements seem to sell with cubs and are cheaper and smaller (my garage is gettin full)than 3 point ones to fit the H. Thanks Bill C

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy