Cub Cadet 129 - Maintenance and Upgrades

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
  • I received this 1973 Cub Cadet 129 from my uncle in 2014. It's in fantastic condition, but needed a few mechanical issues addressed. I rebuilt the Kohler K301 12HP engine and did a few other things which are described in this video. I'll try to be prompt about replying to questions or comments.

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  • @R3TR0R4V3
    @R3TR0R4V3 2 года назад +1

    Man, you're one lucky fella. That's a sweet Cub! Got all the good attachments too. That's awesome. 😎

  • @garyhal7845
    @garyhal7845 7 лет назад +3

    I have 7 or 8 cubs from '68 to '80 when International sold. You really have a keeper. Don't be afraid to invest in this beauty. Good Luck, Gary

    • @aemter
      @aemter  7 лет назад

      Thanks, Gary. I am really proud of my Cub and especially excited to mow with it again this summer.

  • @ryancrawford2992
    @ryancrawford2992 7 лет назад +2

    I have a 129 hydro planning on doing restoration on it.. great video gave me a lot of ideas..also have a 108 gear drive and 71 gear drive with creeper gear...got them
    all from a gentleman who collected IH stuff and now I have the IH bug.... it's a great hobby it has been a joy working on them.... your right these are made when they made stuff to last....

    • @aemter
      @aemter  7 лет назад +1

      These tractors were made to last, that's for sure. Good luck with your restoration. I think the time and money spent on these Cubs is well spent!

  • @marksalamack6133
    @marksalamack6133 5 лет назад +3

    If you want to smooth out the hydro shift lever take off the plate between the seat and steering tower...there are four small bolts holding it on...this will expose the shift linkage.....you will probably find that the linkage has never been lubed...there are a couple of guide pins that ride in channels and a pivot point...all could use some grease and it really makes it a lot easier and smooth to use the shift lever

  • @RickRose
    @RickRose 6 лет назад +2

    Just picked up one of these in a trade and starting to learn about them. Thanks for sharing some of your research.

    • @traderjack6151
      @traderjack6151 2 года назад

      You’re hooked now Mr Rick ! Such quality and pride back when it was IH

  • @ghostnkc7444
    @ghostnkc7444 2 года назад

    I just got one today. It needs some work but I love it already. I also have a 69 123 hydrostat that has been a boss mode mower and snow mover

  • @ericclark8258
    @ericclark8258 2 года назад

    Just picked a 129 up,snowplower ,, deck,, looking forward to future restoration.

    • @aemter
      @aemter  2 года назад +1

      Congratulations and good luck on the resto!

  • @80winwarren
    @80winwarren 7 лет назад

    A great video I also have a 129 cub cadet. your video was very informative

    • @aemter
      @aemter  7 лет назад

      Thanks, Warren. I am getting ready to put the mower on and cut grass for the first time of the season soon. Best to you.

  • @timken88
    @timken88 2 года назад

    Love my cubs I still have my dad's 1969 104 . But learn the hard way I rebuilt the engine when I was real little and didn't know that you had to replace the connecting rod if you take it apart put it back on and it will knock

    • @aemter
      @aemter  2 года назад

      I reused the rod. My uncle helped me measure and it was within the Cub spec for wear and I've had no issue.

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife 3 года назад

    Nice machine!

    • @aemter
      @aemter  3 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @marksalamack6133
    @marksalamack6133 5 лет назад

    Good video...I just came across one in good condition with a Danco loader....I just wish there were links to the suppliers of the ignition item...good luck with the tractor

  • @oldironsfury
    @oldironsfury 7 лет назад

    Really nice 129 👍 really good review

    • @aemter
      @aemter  7 лет назад

      Thank you, Joel!

  • @SouthernSavage-ne1zh
    @SouthernSavage-ne1zh Год назад

    So does the 129 have a rear pto ? And if so does it just go up and down.

  • @rickywatson4528
    @rickywatson4528 7 лет назад

    yeah you really did good i'm proud of you

  • @AaronRankin
    @AaronRankin 6 лет назад

    Whats his name on RUclips that you watch 2 hours of his cub 129 videos? I just bought my grandfathers. Awesome looking tractor. Love the nylon washers mod. Also love the timing mod. Do you have a link for that?

    • @aemter
      @aemter  6 лет назад +1

      Aaron Rankin this link should take you to RUclips user 500passwords video series on his Cub restoration. He even restores a mower deck. Let me know if this doesn't work. ruclips.net/p/PL1E2830BA53F5DBCE

    • @AaronRankin
      @AaronRankin 6 лет назад

      Thank you.

  • @bradendoeseverything1066
    @bradendoeseverything1066 5 лет назад

    I just bought one just like it

  • @michealsinclair7061
    @michealsinclair7061 3 года назад

    I own a 1971 international harvester Cub cadet model 108

  • @johnlaws9230
    @johnlaws9230 6 лет назад

    What about zinc and phosphorus in your motor oil? Flat tappet cam.!!

  • @rickywatson4528
    @rickywatson4528 7 лет назад +1

    yeah i also have a 1973 128 cubcadet k-301a 42 in cut i'm fixing to restore the old beast there's nothing like ours today with these new cabcadet's there junk.

  • @jimmaly2122
    @jimmaly2122 4 года назад

    They got away from zinc in the regular oils. I would use a racing oil that is high in zinc.

  • @officialdieselstudios2251
    @officialdieselstudios2251 6 лет назад

    With in unrebiult engines I use 40w oil on my k301 12hp John Deere 212.

    • @aemter
      @aemter  6 лет назад

      Yeah, I think oil is one of those things that there are many opinions on. You use the heavier weight because of the increased tolerances in the engine with age?