If you would have loosened just one of those front frame brackets from the front of the transmission the rear-end would have practically fell out of the back of the frame onto the lift by itself. It also aids in the installation process too! I enjoy watching all of your videos, your not afraid to tackle anything on any model tractor. This 149 TLB has turned out really well! GREAT JOB!
Norman,I was just watching Ep 3 of transforming the Cub Cadet, and chuckling as you were struggling pulling the trans. Anyone who has ever worked on anything at all can feel your pain Bud! I just found you yesterday, but I will be using you as a source when I redo our John Deere 314!
It's not just your instruction, it's the obvious passion you have for saving old tractors that make your videoes enjoyable! I'm also a happy owner of a 149. It will be a while before I get it together , working again, but I'm enjoying the "journey"! I admire your skills, but respectfully...use a puller on the steering wheel next time. I've read accounts of damaging the aluminum parts of the Ross steering column. I'll allways admire what you're doing. It's encouraging to see that history being preserved👍😀
+pnz4aufsh Thank you! Stay tuned for more! I am preparing another video in the coming weeks highlighting Modifying the Front Wheel Spindles, and then a couple weeks after that, I will begin fabrication of the Front End Loader
right @15:30 things get dangerous for fingers. I cant tell you how many times I have really hurt a finger doing this sort of thing. It is always important to be very patient when moving large pieces of steel.
hello again, you would make a very good teacher, your explanations are very clear, a question about how you are going to reassemble this tractor without any pieces left, in any case you're quite good, I'm looking at all your videos.
An IH Cub Cadet Wideframe would be a good choice! But an of the popular old garden tractors will suffice such as Wheel Horse, IH Cub Cadet, Ford, Case/Ingersoll, John Deere, etc.
did you ever put an electric PTO on this Cub Cadet 149. My understanding is that the OEM Kohler engines did not have the necessary threaded tap holes in the block to mount an electric clutch PTO.
When reinstalling the transaxle and hooking back up any hydraulic lines do you have to purge air out of the system? I have to change a leaking line out and can’t seem to find this information anywhere. Thanks.
You can build a FEL and Backhoe onto any old Garden Tractor. Some tractors lend themselves better than others. The wide Frame begins at the Cub Cadet 129, and continue from there until you hit super cub cadets. The Mid 70's is the gold era of old Garden Tractors IMO.
hahha thanks for this video. tho its 5 years old. ive learned what i got to do to rip rear out. goin to move the 149 rear to a 127 frame. so i can have the hydro lift. why not just use the 149 if someone comes across this. will all the stuff i have snowblower mowers plow are for a NF not a WF. almost thought about cuttin a 106 frame and weld it to the 149 frame.why u ask 106 frame if u already have a 127 frame. will i have a 106 frame to. hate to ruin the 127 frame.. seems might be easier. not sure yet tho. gives a break point.
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If you would have loosened just one of those front frame brackets from the front of the transmission the rear-end would have practically fell out of the back of the frame onto the lift by itself. It also aids in the installation process too!
I enjoy watching all of your videos, your not afraid to tackle anything on any model tractor. This 149 TLB has turned out really well! GREAT JOB!
Norman,I was just watching Ep 3 of transforming the Cub Cadet, and chuckling as you were struggling pulling the trans. Anyone who has ever worked on anything at all can feel your pain Bud! I just found you yesterday, but I will be using you as a source when I redo our John Deere 314!
It's not just your instruction, it's the obvious passion you have for saving old tractors that make your videoes enjoyable! I'm also a happy owner of a 149. It will be a while before I get it together , working again, but I'm enjoying the "journey"! I admire your skills, but respectfully...use a puller on the steering wheel next time. I've read accounts of damaging the aluminum parts of the Ross steering column. I'll allways admire what you're doing. It's encouraging to see that history being preserved👍😀
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
no wonder he gets so much done, he has the most amazing assistant Noah !!!
Your doing some great things saving those old garden traktors. There truely amazing to use and work on. I love my cub 126 narrow frame
+pnz4aufsh Thank you! Stay tuned for more! I am preparing another video in the coming weeks highlighting Modifying the Front Wheel Spindles, and then a couple weeks after that, I will begin fabrication of the Front End Loader
So proud of you Noah!!
right @15:30 things get dangerous for fingers. I cant tell you how many times I have really hurt a finger doing this sort of thing. It is always important to be very patient when moving large pieces of steel.
hello again, you would make a very good teacher, your explanations are very clear, a question about how you are going to reassemble this tractor without any pieces left, in any case you're quite good, I'm looking at all your videos.
What would you recommend for a small garden tractor to put a case D100 backhoe attachment on
An IH Cub Cadet Wideframe would be a good choice! But an of the popular old garden tractors will suffice such as Wheel Horse, IH Cub Cadet, Ford, Case/Ingersoll, John Deere, etc.
@@Isavetractors thank you very much
did you ever put an electric PTO on this Cub Cadet 149. My understanding is that the OEM Kohler engines did not have the necessary threaded tap holes in the block to mount an electric clutch PTO.
I did not. I have my pump running full time off the pto. Threaded holes can be added with a milling machine or with a drill press
When reinstalling the transaxle and hooking back up any hydraulic lines do you have to purge air out of the system? I have to change a leaking line out and can’t seem to find this information anywhere. Thanks.
The air will purge on it's own. Just cycle the lift cylinder.
isavetractors Awesome! Thanks for the reply!!
so im not the only one with a busted fan how important were they seems air flow is kinda blocked by the rubber disk
should have put a tow strap in the front to have something to pull against, maybe?
That was back when Cub actually made something worth buying.
Yes indeed
I learned the hard way if you level the frame and use a lift table the rear end will slide out.
does it have to be cub cadet? and if so what year does the body style change, looks like I should stay in the 1970 years ?
Thanks, Great vids
You can build a FEL and Backhoe onto any old Garden Tractor. Some tractors lend themselves better than others. The wide Frame begins at the Cub Cadet 129, and continue from there until you hit super cub cadets. The Mid 70's is the gold era of old Garden Tractors IMO.
I found a 1210 cub 120 hydro with a tall handle on the side looks like 70s
The 1210 is from the 80's You will have an Aluminum rear end on yours. It's still a great tractor platform to build a backhoe and/or loader from.
hahha thanks for this video. tho its 5 years old. ive learned what i got to do to rip rear out. goin to move the 149 rear to a 127 frame. so i can have the hydro lift. why not just use the 149 if someone comes across this. will all the stuff i have snowblower mowers plow are for a NF not a WF. almost thought about cuttin a 106 frame and weld it to the 149 frame.why u ask 106 frame if u already have a 127 frame. will i have a 106 frame to. hate to ruin the 127 frame.. seems might be easier. not sure yet tho. gives a break point.
I wish I had that hydrolic ram
We sold it to another youtube user. Sorry!
I'm trying to help you get the transmission out. Lol.
Hi, aren't you an engineer?
Your wearing a JD hat while working on an IH, 😂
I love all color tractors 😉
isavetractors Im glad your a positive person! Stay safe and healthy during this whole thing👍
Wow removing that rear axle would have made me use some bad language! I would have used gloves thou.
+Nils Kall Yea that was a pain! Glad that's over!
To much speak😴😴😴..please 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫!!!!!!!;
poor english !!!