Replacing Clutch on 1964 Cub Cadet 122 Garden Tractor

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[@sam-and-angela]

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[@tweetybird4969]

My 5 year old little brother heard my dad say he needed to stop and get gas before we went on a trip to Canada. While everyone was getting ready inside, my brother took the hose and filled the gas tank with water!!! 😣 I do not know how he got that gas cap off!!!!! He then ran in to tell my dad he filled the car with gas and we were ready to go. The look on my dads face!!! 😨 My dad did not even yell at him, because he knew he was just trying to help. My dad could fix anything. He pulled the tank, cleaned it out and we were on the road the next day on our trip! He explained to my brother that you have to use special gas to run the car. Thank God, my brother told my dad! If my dad started the car, it would have made a huge repair! That was 45 years ago when car repairs were a lot simpler then today.

[@kscheuerman5378]

What a wonderful Dad you had. Most Dad's yell at the littlest things, I know my husband always does!!

[@bigdteakettle8989]

Just a word of advice from a guy that has been a mechanic way longer than before you 2 discovered America. Please do not wear a watch or ring when working on mechanical things. Things can slip and hit your rings and smash them into place on your fingers and any type of jewelry that makes contact between a hot wire and a ground will instantly start glowing and burn the snot out of you. Take care of your fingers because God only gave us 10.

[@user-sv7cb6so1d]

Gotta love a woman who isn't afraid to wrench with ya. * Applause

[@cint4347]

That is what I was thinking. He is lucky to have Angela helping him. She is amazing. So is Sam. They are both amazing. Not defeated.

[@robyncornick6628]

N ve

[@1806StoneHouse]

I just had to fix my starter for my lawnmower.. the feeling you will get once fixed... so worth it!! You can and will get this fixed 👍

[@irenebaker8263]

Angela you are such a great helper! You both are an inspiration! Working together. You two are amazing and to get it all back together is a great job done. You will get it...seems like a good old work tractor!💪

[@esmemcgill4570]

No idea how I missed this one. Got it now though. I love how you both work together on everything. Angela is not afraid to get right in amongst it all.

[@heatheryoung9949]

I like how Angela gets right in there and helps. My husband would tell me to buzz off.

[@juliaroberts-felonystopnew2514]

Lol...a container with a lid? Isn't that where sand and grass go? Children are such a blessing! Making memories! 🥰

[@philliphall5198]

Cool watching her work and she’s good at it plus she knows what she’s doing, you’re very lucky to have her and kids 😊😊😊

[@emilasmith4279]

Well what an adventure! And such a bummer. Pretty funny that the first ad that played during your vid was for cub cadet tractors! Hope you got it fixed! ❤

[@rubberdc]

I watched you do this from the comfort of my home and as i did i was thinking what a bloody complicated job . but you guys did it . AWW.....I wrote that before i got to the end , Sam Im so saddened to hear it failed ....after all that hard work.

[@dwisecup51]

You 2 crack me up. My husband ran an old ugly Kabota lawn mower for 20 years. He says why buy new when you can fix it. I told him I would have a new baby if he sold it. One day I came home and he said look around. What is missing. Good lord it was the Kaboto lawn mower. Thank God I am 70 yrs old and he didn't want a new baby. So we bought a new used baby lawn mower.

[@sam-and-angela]

Hahahaha. Great story!!

[@mikerafone4736]

Worked on cadets 63-88, so i have a thought: copies of manuals on internet. you must have fixed starting soionoid or wireing but i am sure the saftey switch may do it. I notice all the engine cooling shrouds are gone, very ill advised. The mule holds up the deck, never saw it. This is a great exampel of cadet durability. God bless you both.

[@triggeral]

Keep your Chin up. That tractor is worth it..

[@ferenkmendez2083]

That's how the team work make easy any kind the work. God bless you guys.

[@williamrehberg2546]

Sam y'all got anybody local who still rebuilds starters/alternators/generators? Might be worth a shot to let them look at it if you do. You'll get it fixed with the help of the your lovely bride either way!

[@haydenuk02]

Brilliant work thanks for the content and stay safe

[@haroldbevins393]

You were talking about the bolts having lock washers on them, saying it is so they would not shake off and that is true, although in 1967 things were built to last and or be rebuilt. today everything is throwaway... Great little tractors, although I guess it is getting hard to find parts for them now days.. First time I ever saw the clutch apart on one of those. Sorry things didn't work out as smoothly as it seems it would... Best wishes.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

I love how you work together! TEAM work! God bless you! Stay safe!

[@supermarioguy5915]

I hope you got it running. Looks like a nice 122. Wish I had that snow plow and those cultivators for my 122.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks, we got it fixed for the garden season thankfully.

[@martinadams6067]

I just had my daughter's starter on her rebuilt by a guy for a hundred dollars. But I know for a fact that it's a better starter than a shelf item. I think you're a very smart and dedicated man. Bet you can rebuild the starter generator your self

[@shawnharalson3764]

You will get it! 🤞🏼🙏🏼😊

[@eunicehenderson9095]

Love how well you work together! At first I thought you had worked repairing or building cub cadets in a previous life. You describe the process step by step! Then you said, " had done the clutch a few years ago. LOL

[@sam-and-angela]

Yeah... this one has been a regular wrencher since I’ve had it. Always something needing looked at or fixed. Very much a love hate relationship. Thanks!

[@angelacross2216]

Your judicious use of percussive maintenance, as NASA called it when the Mars Rover was instructed to hit itself on the “head” with its shovel recently, is epic.

[@hunter7476]

cool nice work the fact that you guys can do this is great because most people cant

[@karendominguez2747]

It will work out,all is not lost

[@tyrehester5550]

This reminds me that my 93 chipper/shredder/vacuum has a knock in it that needs investigation. It’s been sitting a while also. Your 🛠 putting me to work. I needed the motivation...

[@sam-and-angela]

Happy to help! Good luck! 😎

[@jb8020]

Awesome vid as usual. Love y’all for who u are

[@rubberdc]

isn't it always the case , your head is deep down inside a motor casing and your child wants to ask you something ....lol

[@mlm7598]

Sorry Sam, that it's going to be another day of work that sets back your dreams but it will come to fruition. I know from what I see here that you don't give up and never say never if you have the belief to accomplish it! Angela, you're a trooper and I love that you use the tools as well. My favorite hang out if not in the decorator store is Harbor Freight.......I can't list all I've purchased there as there's not room but I've used all of the things and love it! Have my own tool box with sockets to include deep sockets and love everything about tools. I helped my hubby for years on his dozers and etc but those were a bit heavy by I could do some easier stuff........LOL You and Sam would have fun in our side yard....we have a lot of machinery that always needs something done to it. Hoping for good weather so we can get some stuff done here. Lots of cottonwoods to take down and dig out stumps etc......and a road to grade and lay fresh gravel.......does it ever end? NOPE. LOL Blessings and waiting for the next vlog!

[@lavenderblue4815]

🌈. Sam things will work out for you , when you get it fixed you'll have so many things growing around your Homestead . You'll be sharing them with Family. 🌈. 🙏🙏

[@apismellifera1000]

I love those classic International Harvester Cub Cadets. I own a 129 hydrostatic and a Cub Lo-Boy 154

[@tomdennee3974]

Keep the faith.

[@seancarrick6800]

You both make a good team.

[@sues8462]

Your a great Family keep it up.

[@dadams5040]

well at least the boys was honest. Points to them for being honest and telling you about something before it caused more issues.

[@sam-and-angela]

Exactly! We've always told them if they are honest they will not get into trouble as much. This was a time where those words were put to the test for us. They did good so we had to as well. :) They were scolded, but nothing otherwise.

[@yardog64]

I loved working on stuff with my dad. Maybe I'm a freak but I love the smell of WD-40 and gas. lol :)

[@angelacross2216]

I love your boys. Reminds me of all the mischief my boys got into....that l ever found out about ....

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

Endeavor to persevere. It will happen. Thanks, great video. stay safe and well.

[@startingtraditionsoutdoors]

Sometimes you can tap on the side to get them freed up from sitting. I would try that first

[@inglis7086]

and when they boys confessed their helpfulness I hope you thanked them for letting you know - our family has one of those stories but it includes 20 tractors before the start of harvest

[@sam-and-angela]

I did... after a bit of fussing to convey the problems they caused. It’s all good... I did much worse as a kid I’m sure.

[@abcxyz1797]

You two work very well together, and no swearing 🤬. Looks like a workout.

[@sam-and-angela]

😎

[@birdiehouck6246]

You'll get it done guys

[@MsJWheels]

Love your team work. Good luck with starter.

[@LandtoHouse]

Haha ... oh by the way dad... you might check the gas tank.

[@sam-and-angela]

Exactly!!! 😑😎

[@fava7753]

Don't be too down Sam . It's fixable . Just go back through it , if you have gas and spark it will go . If I lived anywhere near you , I would call in to give you a helping hand , that was my trade in the early years . Mechanic .but I'm over the pond so . Sods law as we say . It's just an elimination process thats all . Go back to it with a fresh mind . You will solve the problems UC . Take the starter first ,could be just stuck with sitting so long . sometimes a tap with a wrench loosens them up or jump the solenoid try the old crank and tap method to see if it gets to spin . . You will find it no problem . Where did you learn your mechanical skills . Your a handy fella . Can you build a pick up bed like your brother did , seen that yesterday . He's a funny guy 4 sure . Chin up Sam carry on regardless . Keep up the good work . Get Angela to give it one of her specialist demo hammer taps . 😂. .

[@TheSaks40]

Hopefully you keep the tractor and get it fixed. Keep us posted. Your wife is a trooper, I don't know many that would get their hands that dirty. Great partner!

[@sam-and-angela]

I was down but not out... next video on it will be coming out soon. Thanks!

[@jackiegardner9128]

Wow that a old tractor👍

[@rosemarshall1219]

You lost a battle but not the war! 💪

[@levetamcclellan8551]

You are fine, I think I would have cried after all that work for nothing, sometimes I feel that way on one of my sewing projects when I have to take out all the seems and start over

[@minnesotagal507]

My boys would have a problem sitting for a bit.

[@highchancellordroma5353]

From grease monkey to high teck. That's the way we roll

[@bill154cub]

Should change the head gasket at the sametime, make sure the valves aren’t stuck, clean the points

[@deanbarr5740]

I used to have a Cub Cadet with this same type Starter/Gen. I'm not a big fan of these. Loved the tractor though. The newer starters and Flywheel type are in my opinion a much better set up. These were real work horse tractors very strong machines, mine was Hydrostatic with hi and low range. I believe it'd pull a full size pickup truck. You and Angela will getter fixed.

[@cherylt8590]

Glad to see another women who don't mind the tinkering lol love it,and guessing that's why I do it myself also lol 😉😆👍😊...

[@sam-and-angela]

I do love tinkering with the small engines. Car/truck engines, not so much... 😂 -A

[@cherylt8590]

@@sam-and-angela lol on the Car/Truck engines but I agree 👍😆...

[@DuaneT64]

Thumbs Up

[@lavenderblue4815]

🌈. You go Angela I Helped take two engine s out and back in. Car and a truck. That was years ago. Stay Safe and Be Careful 🌈🤗

[@MaximAvs]

Man that sucks! When you get to the "finish" line and just hope to hear it kick over, only to get nothing, is heartbreaking. I'm there with ya brother!

[@jesusislord2457]

Dig the doo rag! I hope you can find the parts you need. Looking forward to hearing it purr! Love yaw!

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

Hey Sam. I don't know if this will help. My 67 ss12 uses an old starter generator and one thing about them is you have to polarize them. Maybe this helps maybe not but I applaud a young couple doing what your doing and hope my outdated antique knowledge helps

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks for the tip-always appreciated.

[@ellenchapman9981]

Awww! Praying for y’all!

[@tomhman6441]

Take the starter apart and clean the contacts. Worth a try.

[@robyncornick6628]

You should put a pipe on the end of your wrench so you have more leverage

[@bonniekornfeld6662]

Good Grief! Y’all are handy!! Where did you learn sooo much? I am totally impressed by everything you two know how to do. Have no doubts at all that you will success in all that you set out to do. Plus I watched this video after you finished tilling up the garden. 😉

[@lechatbotte.]

Get you some PB blaster great for helping with those rusted bolts.

[@dianasimon2060]

You don’t have to take grill off,nor unbolt engine to do this. Disconnect drive shaft in front of transmission. Undo the hanger that the pedal attaches to. That drive shift will lift out of there on the right side of the tractor. Done it several times on a cub cadet 108. Maybe this older one not work that way, don’t know. Replace throw out bearing, teaser spring, and any bushings. Clamp shaft in vise, tap gently to compress spring, drive out roll pin. Replace plates. Don’t get wd40 on those plates! There are some videos of how to compress the spring.

[@CarsonNolt-wq7sx]

Also have a 122

[@rogernatale6953]

You will fix it it can't defeat you your too smart for it

[@Hollybank5]

Awww, Sam 😢😢. After all that hard work too ! Looks like another new part ..... Hopefully you’ll conquer this soon so you can have your bigger garden 🙏. ... and the boys have learned a lesson to not put dirt in the tank 😳 Just to make you giggle, tho - I had glanced away from the video just as you were saying something about needing “ liquid encouragement “ ... I thought you were reaching for a DRINK 🥃 🤣. Maybe, NOW it’s time ! 😜😎👍. 💋❤️

[@kyleblackstock4950]

It's easy to rebuild it

[@will7its]

While your waiting for the liquid motivation to soak in you could get some of your own (for motivation)😙

[@lisapointer4350]

So sorry to hear this, don't loose heart it will all come right.....

[@jackiegardner9128]

Oh my goodness so sorry you guys tried so hard😒 keep trying don't give up,you guys are awesome😉🌻🙋

[@nowherenan3824]

Have you tried filing the points?...

[@anthonyguenther6008]

Need battery powdered impact would help you a lot.

[@williamptterson3047]

You can put the ground on the frame and positive from jumpers cables to the positive of the starter to see if your solenoid is bad.if it turns over then it's your solenoid.

[@paulsullivan3324]

I have a 102 which sat for a couple of years, and the starter-gen locked up with rust. I took it apart and replaced the bearings, and it's as good as new. You might have the same issue, or maybe you solenoid is bad. Put a screwdriver across your main solenoid terminals and see if you get the s-g to turn.

[@darbla1961]

All that work! 😩😩 But on the bright side you don’t have -23 C today like we have! 🥶🥶 Nothing growing here anytime soon. Stay safe guys.👍😁🇨🇦

[@kscheuerman5378]

Sam and Angela, I know if you are o.k. i will be o.k. The only thing that would be worse is if you had it completely fixed and you were geared up and started to be on a roll and it broke again. I don't know why, I guess I am a different kind of person. I have learned to comfort myself by thinking it could be worse. I think I could get myself into trouble depending on what the original thing was. You know...I broke my leg. Well, I guess it's better than breaking both legs. hahha I am proud of both of you! It's very discouraging but you will keep going! Take care & God Bless.

[@sam-and-angela]

Aww thanks!! It’s not been a very reliable one for us but is a workhorse when it wants to be. We’re still plugging away on it.

[@ronaldwells1805]

Did you ever get this thing fixed was it your starter generator or was it the safety switch underneath the tractor

[@sam-and-angela]

Yeah, there was a follow up video on this one not long afterwards. It was the starter generator rusted up. I took it apart, cleaned it, and it worked. :) But now we've gotta ask... are you watching us from on that hill over there? We were working on it again yesterday! LOL Clutch teaser spring was broken, so I rebuilt the driveshaft/spring/bearing assembly. We're fixing it and cleaning it up to sell -- we don't use it much and hate to see it just sit around.

[@joseedumont3231]

goodness, my hubby has 4 of those lol.....(tractors like yours)

[@clydedecker765]

Don't forget that $70 solenoid you mentioned when removing the grill --- it will need grounding with the circuit to work ....Might be the source of the problem?? Of course wasp nests in the starter might cause probs too... Sorry ...

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Hey did you pray over it??? It's amazing how the Lord works his healing mechanically 😉

[@cindykrou]

Change the fuel filter too.

[@lindastansell4056]

Sorry Sam. My son and daughter put gravel in my gas tank when they were little. Instead of flushing it out I just never let it get below a quarter of a tank.

[@philbascombe6346]

try a test light on the main starter gen wire when you try the starter . or boost straight to it to ensure it is the starter not the solenoid

[@DLRyoung]

Sam sit on the seat then try starting it. Not sure if the old girl has one of those things on her seat that stops the engine but worth a try mate.

[@terriwoods8179]

Hello, I think your tractor will start if you connect all of the electrical back onto the tractor. I heard something clunking when you tried to start it. It sounds like a solenoid engaging but it’s not turning the engine. You mentioned that it has a starter/generator...if that’s true then the generator on the front of the engine also acts as the starter. Reconnecting the regulator and grounds to the main chassis should make everything work properly. Hope this helps.

[@Junkboy888]

you can buy Rebuild kits for them and there are KZbin video showing how to do it. If I had my 65 or 63 CC 100 working I would trade you for your 64. Stupid me collects 1964 stuff. lol Just keep at it you'll get it working.

[@thomask6307]

Hey,, fix the Gen/Starter yourselves. It would make a great vid. Easy 5 on a scale of 10.......................

[@thomask6307]

You did it, good job.....!!

[@jfinnall]

Take the belt off and see if it run by itself. If it does then check the engine to make sure it is not locked up. If not connect a battery directly to the generator without the belt. It should run like a motor. If it does then reinstall the belt. Then try again with the battery direct.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Are you sure the motor not locked up? And you push or pull to start it ?

[@MidwestToolReview]

I must admit, I’ve never seen anyone work on anything using a dog-bone wrench…

[@scottlutherjr830]

Did you try jumping it to the starter generator

[@cleopatra4473]

Can you get a locking gas cap too? Sorry it didn't start up.

[@NICKSSHOP]

you do know thats the hard way of doing it iv done this so many times theres a easier way of doing it.and i do have videos on how to do it.you did a great job.oh you always want to clean the clutch disc bec the rust will ruin the new clutch.

[@douglipps6527]

You need to get a socket set. Much easier.

[@peggywilson9929]

So sorry for your disappointment 🥺

[@johanlaurasia]

Did you try sitting on the seat? Riders like that generally have a seat switch that makes it such that you have to be sitting on it for it to turn over.

[@DLRyoung]

That’s what I was thinking too..lol