Reviving a SEIZED Farmall Cub Tractor Engine - Will IT Roar To Life?

[@bwselectronic]

Great job! That was definitely a project tractor.

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate that! I did try to rebuild the starter and carb but both where to far gone. But she runs great now. Rolled over and locked up to purring. It’s amazing how well built this stuff was. Thanks for watching!

[@chemicalspore]

A Chainsaw? Talk about trading up. That's amazing. You can take the kids for hay rides.

[@themaintenanceman1]

They already got to ride around the neighborhood on it and they loved it 🤜🤛. And huge trade up for sure but dude wanted to get rid of it. Thanks for watching bro!

[@chemicalspore]

@@themaintenanceman1 You got it brother man. Keep the projects coming.

[@jefferymerrill5006]

First, before everyone else calls me out for being so negative, I have mad respect some you for taking on this project and succeeding, you did a great job with what you were able to accomplish. That said, might I recommend buying a few books on basic tune up and engine rehabilitation techniques if you plan on doing more of these videos? You have shown excellent instinct for what needs done but development of technique would stand you in very good stead and go a very long way to making what you do easier, cleaner, and more efficient. The end result will be a higher level of success and achievement. Thank you for your time and efforts!!!

[@themaintenanceman1]

Hey Jeffery! Table for watching and thanks for the comment! I appreciate you taking the time! And you are not wrong at all, this is my first time ever doing something to an engine like actually digging into one. I’ve change car components and have done lube changes but never opened up an engine. So I’m a complete noob to this. I take no offense from your comment and appreciate the honesty. Do you have anything you would suggest I could have done differently and what books might be able to help? Like I said I’m completely new to this so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for watching and again thanks for the comment 👍

[@jefferymerrill5006]

​@themaintenanceman1 specific books, no, but there are plenty generalized books on Amazon. As a general rule the very first thing I do when I start work on any engine is to clean EVERYTHING, even if I don't touch a certain part, clean everything. Not only can a cleaned area give clues to damage or leaks, it also prevents contamination of interior parts of grit and dirt. Second, if you think there is even a chance of having to pull a certain part, remove anything and everything attached or blocking access to that part. A neat and organized work area also informs you of missed damage or parts not reinstalled before you get done. Hope this helps.

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@jefferymerrill5006 it sure does Jeffery👍. I appreciate you taking the time to comeback and comment some helpful information. Thanks!

[@haydenb8853]

It's easy for people to talk shit, but in my opinion, it's better to get a workable quality machine that isn't perfect, than sitting online typing comments about the right way to do stuff and complaining shit ain't perfect. Nothing against you Jeff, just something I see time to time. A lot of the times those old farmers have shit so rigged up it's not worth undoing all of it if you just want to cut grass. In other words there's people saving old machines and people still complain about it

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@haydenb8853 I appreciate the comment. And I think Jeff was being helpful. And you are definitely correct. This was my first time working on an engine and other components. I enjoyed it so much. It was nice to take something that will probably be around another 75 years now. To get it running and fully operational. I’ve always preferred old over the new but never realized how much I enjoy saving the old stuff. I ended up selling this tractor to the Amish or Amish type person and I know they will take great care of it and put it to work. And most importantly I got to get my kids involved and they got to ride around on it when we had it running. Hopefully a memory they will always have.

[@danohstoolbox]

you got a sweetheart of a deal

[@themaintenanceman1]

Sure did Danoh! I think he just didn’t want to deal with it. It was sitting strapped to a trailer for 2 years in the back of his yard

[@stevek8829]

The description says it's a six speed. What Cubs had two times three or dual final?

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@stevek8829 it’s a typo then cause it ain’t a 6 speed. 1-3 + reverse.

[@wcsd9577]

Awesome project, seems like a solid little tractor with a lot of potential. Thanks for sharing!

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks for watching buddy! Once I heard it running for the first time well it was a great feeling and it runs like a champ. Definitely a lot of potential 👍

[@wcsd9577]

@@themaintenanceman1 I'm curious, how much snow do you guys get? Would it be worth it to put a snow plow on to clear your driveway?

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@wcsd9577 10-15 years ago it absolutely would. We used to get a lot of snow here. We still get a decent snow storm every few years. 2009-10 weeks got 2 feet in 24 hrs. Now it just gets cold from like January till pretty much may.

[@CPthetooladdict]

What a gem and a great video neil!! I wish i could find a set up like that!! Huge thumbs up!!

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks brother! I appreciate you watching! It was a fun project to work on and a rewarding one. These old flatheads seem to be bulletproof!

[@maineiacacres]

Fine job there young fella! You got a sweet tractor to build up. You had me cringing a few times, but you kept at it and got the old gal running, so a hearty well done from this retired USAF mechanic. Might try to find a basketcase like your to fix up for my wife to run on our little homestead.

[@themaintenanceman1]

I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching! It was definitely a fun project and something good to learn on. Thank you for your service and I hope you find a good project for yourself.

[@mikestewart2409]

Great job 👍

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@mikestewart2409 thanks Mike! I appreciate you watching and commenting! It means a lot 👍🤜🤛

[@urbanitesgarage3299]

Nice score it looks clean to for being so old!

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thank you! And it truly is pretty clean. Especially since it rolled over and sat with a locked engine for a few years. The paint ain’t to faded and everything is functional so I couldn’t ask for anything else. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Rbs35405]

AWESOME

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! Hopefully I can have some more revivals in the future! You can check out my will it run playlist there are a few more videos on there. Again thanks for watching

[@patcb829]

Great job Neil. That amount of water in the intake scared me. I thought the engine internals would be worse. I probably would have passed this one over because of it. Again great job. PS Starter motors are usually pretty easy to rebuild, keep that in mind for the next one. Edit I see you mentioned trying to rebuild the start in another comment.

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks Pat! I think if he didn’t agree to trade for the chainsaw then I would have passed for sure. And the valves were pretty rough but they cleaned up just fine and I mean it sounds great 👍. I appreciate the comment! And yup I did try to rebuild the starter. Field windings and brushes all new but I think something was wrong with the commutator or the windings in the armature. I spent 2 days on it and just couldn’t get it to do anything. The bendix was fine on it but I still have the original starter and might have another go at it. It’s definitely a very straightforward process. I thought parts would be a lot easier to come by for these and for the most part they are but something’s are tougher. Also the serial number tag is completely worn. Can’t read a darn thing on it 😂. But I’m happy with it and having fun with it! Thanks again for watching!

[@BearCat459]

Nice cub. If you need any help find parts I know a few places to get hoods grills and other parts. Or questions answered hit me up.

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@BearCat459 thank you! I appreciate that and thanks for watching! I’ll definitely hit you up if a snag another cub. I sold this one to a farmer awhile back. I know it’s in good hands 🙌

[@ThomasMitchell-yi8iv]

Cubs purr more than roar.

[@themaintenanceman1]

That’s a very fair assessment Thomas. The flathead does sound great though.

[@charleswelch249]

When someone says that they have no idea what they are doing and still attempting to figure it out. I'm going to be happy to say great job 👍👍. At least it's a flathead. Just remember it's a big Briggs and Stratton engine for reference.

[@themaintenanceman1]

I appreciate the Kind comment Charles! We all have to learn somehow right?! And you are darn straight about it being a big Briggs and Stratton! That’s a great way to put it 👍. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@xephael3485]

What sort of chainsaw did you have to give him? Great pickup!!

[@themaintenanceman1]

A 18inch makita 56cc so a pretty darn good one but not worth close to what this is running. Especially with the woods 59 belly mower. I could sell just that and be way ahead. Thanks for watching XEPHAEL!

[@pennsylvaniatrailriders9016]

You're from PA too?

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@pennsylvaniatrailriders9016 yes I am!

[@papaddeanbovee186]

Good job

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! I appreciate! It was by far the best project I’ve worked on so far. It was my first and favorite lol. Have a great day!

[@thisguysgarage]

Perfect 🤜🤛👍

[@themaintenanceman1]

Thanks buddy! 🤜🤛

[@lsbraswell]

Make sure you prime that oil pump! Running it without oil pressure can kill yoir bearings. Ask me how i know...lol

[@themaintenanceman1]

lol. Thanks for the concern and thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! 🤜🤛

[@craigholland2286]

10 hp engine

[@themaintenanceman1]

@@craigholland2286 9 hp

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Phone pole tag, probably what fell on it denting the shit outta the hood

[@themaintenanceman1]

The guy I got it off of was loading it onto a trailer and it rolled off and flipped over. My guess is the muffler did it. But she’s a running again! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!