farmall cub

I am not tractor literate; I am posting for my 80-year-old father. He is looking for a Farmall Cub Side Dresser Fertilizer. Does anyone make a compatible unit or has made one in the last 20 - 30 years that I might be able to find? Old, beat up and rusty is fine as long as it is functional...

Hi, I’m just looking for the best way to order parts for a Farmall Cub Tractor. I live in S. Carolina, is there a local supplier? Thanks

As the title says, I changed the setup on my 1953 Cub from a Front mount to a mid mount blade. I went in detail on this to show exactly what the process involves. Then be sure to search out some of my videos from last year where I use the mid mount to level out my backyard for a project I am...

Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram to go from a 6 volt to a 12-volt single wire alternator?

I saw this on Facebook Marketplace. It kinda says "Take me home!" Ad says; Runs and mows.It’s a 6 volt tractor smokes a little bit out of exhaust, not as bad after it warms up. goes threw all the gears. Selling due to I have 2 other of these and no room to store. $1,250 Millerstown, PA

I rewired the tractor with a wire harness I got from Steiner. It was complicated for a novice and I stupidly removed all the old wires before rewiring. I've checked the connectikon s several time and think I got it right, but who knows because I had a hard time wiring the bak of the dash panel...

just wondering how much a Farmall cub is worth. I think we it is late 40's all fixed up and painted several years ago. has several implements. My dad is thinking about selling his as he hasn't used it in a couple years

It works pretty well for 9 HP.

Hi can anyone help me with locating a distributor for front and rear tires for my Farmall cub? I see some on Ebay, but thought to check here with the experts. Thanks!

My father with his dog, Sailor and my great-grandmother, Ethel during WWII. After the War, Dad ran a small dairy farm for many years here in Limerick with a Farmall Cub tractor and a Model A Ford truck. He later raised broiler chickens before becoming a school bus contractor for MSAD#57. I...

My neighbor bought 2 cub lowboys and the one had a clutch issue. Upon splitting it we found it needed a throw out bearing, bracket and pressure plate. Got new parts and checked instructions and found that the clutch rod is solid with no threads to adjust the throw out bearing. Does anyone know...

A friend bought a Farmall cub. The starter field stud was changed to bolt and they installed solenoid and push button. He wants to convert back to the mechanical switch that mounts on the starter with a pull rod. We bought the replacement field stud. It came with a bunch of different washers, 3...

Hello, i'm new here and I thought there will be someone who will shed some light on infos about oil and stuff because I am actually getting ready to bring back on the road an old Farmall and I need many to know what oil and quantity I have to add. Ok, the differential, I guess it's 80W90 ...

Hi - anyone know where the gear oil level plug is on a 1953 Farmall cub? I've seen websites showing a square head bolt on the left side of the case but I don't have one. The fill (behind the stick) and drain at the bottom are obvious but there is nothing else. Can the level be checked from the...

Here's a link to the series so far of my 54-A Snowplow Restoration Parts 1,2, & 3. 54-A Restoration Series - YouTube Part 4 is coming soon where I mount the plow on the '53 Cub ... maybe a Part 5 if we still haven't had a good snow fall. Here I am in Maine and we have not had more than a couple...

On this tractor, topend of motor has been rebuilt. It has new rings, pistons, rods, valves, valve springs and carburetor. Valves have been ground to match the block and still won't start. I have 30 lbs of compression. When I put oil on top of the head I do get 50 lbs of compression. I did a...

Hi everyone, i have a 1945 Mccormack Farmall cub that will not go. I know the transmission is fine because I took off the shift lever housing and can see the gears being engaged fine. Also the rear PTO will run fine. The problem is that it will not go into any of the 4 gears(1,2,3,R). Also i...

We just received my late Father-in-Law's 1948 Farmall Cub from our nephew. FIL mechanically overhauled it long (50-ish years) ago, and used it often but lightly until he passed away 10 years ago. It has been used and ignored by various family members since then, sat outside most of that time...

I have a 1947 IHC farmall cub that has a j4 magneto. after not using it for a while because of a carb issue I tried starting it and she wouldn't fire. I checked to see if I was getting spark, and found no spark across the plug gap. I figured it must be the coil because the points looked brand...

How do I test the condenser and the coil? Tractor has a J4 magneto.

My brother snapped a picture of his 1949 Farmall Cub in front of his Redwood Barn circa 1860... some boards are 20" wide on the barn... The little Farmall is always a conversation starter when out. He's thinking of using it around the Christmas Tree farm to pull an old wood hay wagon... all...

Hi i have a 1949 cub that i need to add an external coil to it is a 8 volt postive ground magneato set up but the internal coil is bad does anyone have a digram of how to wier the external coil to the mag thanks art

I have a couple problems. I have a 1953 Farmall cub we rarely used, so figured to sell it. It sat over the winter. Went out today to check oil and start it. Dip stick was 2 inches above full. Took oil pan plug out and straight coolant, about a quart flowed out and then the oil. I don't know much...

ATTACH=CONFIG]448873[/ATTACH] PLEASE THUMBNAIL BELOW I am Totally rewiring my 63 Farmall Cub and am Puzzled by one aspect of the Scematic which goes to the Coil / Ignition switch. It shows the wire from the switch going to the L Terminal on the Regulator and to the Distributor. My...

Hi all. I recently acquired a 1952 Farmall cub. It came with a property we purchased. It's all original and actually runs pretty well. My question concerns the radiator fluid level. If I fill the radiator up and run the tractor for a few minutes or several minutes, after it builds pressure, it...

Hope one of you guys can help me; I'm all out of ideas and my brain hurts. I have a 1953 Farmall Cub 6V positive ground ignition system. Due to the advanced state of neglect I have had to replace worn and in some cases missing altogether wiring for the starting/charging systems. There was an...

Has anybody ever welded a Farmall Cub "fast hitch" prong to a different 1 point bottom plow? I noticed that ebay is selling brand new prongs, not sure who the manufacturers are?? I have an old Wheelhorse plow and was thinking of using it on the Cub..

Hello! I have used 1500w elec space heater under seat and two heavy tarps that cover entire tractor. on top of tank 2 foam slabs 4 inch thick and carpet over that. In past,if temp 10 or so or less degreesF tractor did not start except htr left on. Thats kicks up elec bill too much. I contacted...

I have done everything I know to do, rebuilt carb, new points, condenser, plugs, retimed, new plugs, checked plugs and wires to make sure they are in right firing order...removed inspection plate and made sure all valves are moving properly...any help or suggestions would be great!!! I did read...

I may be getting my Grandpa's old Cub sometime soon. Here's the story... My mom was born on a small "farm" (21 acres) in West Virginia back in the 30's. While my grandparents were still living there my Grandpa bought a FarmAll Cub. I don't know if he bought it new or used or what year it is...

Need starter for 1949 international far all cub tractor. Positve ground 6 volt.

Hi guys i have a farmall cub around a 1950 ish with mage ignition and 6 v it startes great when the moter is cold and runs great hoever after the moter warmes up if i shut i the tractor off it will not start up untill it the moter gets cool it not running to hot and can run forever after i...

I have a friend with a Farmall Cub he wants me to service and paint for him in my spare time. It has never really had any problems and has run it every year and it always seems to work. He tried to move it onto a trailer last week and now it seems to shift but only stays in reverse. He says...

Hello. Im a newbie... looking for discussions concerning rebuild and repair information on my 1949 Farmall Cub. Such as, My Cub has the original C-3 Mower, is there supposed to be grease in the top of the spindle box where the slip clutch is housed?

Hello! I own "48 Cub with an oil breather air cleaner system. Does anyone know if possible to clean out assembly withour removing from tractor? Thank you!

Hi everyone. this Thread is going to be about the complete restoration of my 1958 Farmall cub. I bought it a while back as a resto project but havent had time to work on it. when I bought it a 12v battery was hooked up to it. cant that fry the whole ignition system if it has a 6v system? I think...

hi everyone. I'm having some problems with my three speed on the cub. when I try to start it, its in the neutral position but it lurches forward. The problem is that it will slide right into second gear without having to put any force on it. It might start by pressing the clutch, but I need to...

Hi. I have a 1959 farmall cub that I haven't started in a couple of years. I put a new battery on it and pulled the starter and it turned over pretty fast. About two weeks later I tried it again. Nothing. I know its not the battery. can someone help me please?

please tell me what the torque sequence for the head bolts on a farmall cub c60 engine is . i know the foot pound is 45flbs my cub is a 1942 high clearance tractor

A friend is considering replacing his Farmall Cub of about 1955 vintage as the engine has lost compression, it starts but has no power anymore. Anyone know whos petrol engine is fitted and what engine spares availability is like as it may be available for free. If this is a silly question...

How narrow a row spacing can I use and still cultivate with a cub? I would like to restore an old tractor and sence my dad had an A I thought a cub would be a good fit for my little place. would use it for my sweet corn and potato patch. Don't want a show tractor. I want one to work. Any...

Does anyone know the part # for the input shaft bearing in a 1947 Farmall Cub? This is the one at the front of the transmission box. Also would probably be changing the back one too.

Hat lube do I use in my tranny. I have milky oil in it now need to be changed

Hat lube do I use in my tranny. I have milky oil in it now

I'm having trouble. My engine cranks but I can't idle up the throttle lever is hard. What can my problem be

So I've hijacked a couple threads talking about this one so I figured I'd finally start my own. My great grandfather bought this new in 1951 (I believe I still have the receipt somewhere, it was crazy cheap compared to today) and now I inherit it. Great little machine to tote around and has...

Hello, does anyone have ideas for a weight box to fit underneath between rear wheels on stock draw bar, this tractor doesnt come with 3 point hitch,although I might be able to find one. Does anyone know a of mfg. for weight box or bolt on weights? The weight box sounds like a good way to avoid...

A friend of mine has come to me about a problem with his Cub Lo-boy, the coolant is dissapearing in his system and he cannot find the leak. He thinks it maybe the radiator......but we cannot figure out how to pressure test it to fix it. Has someone come up with a way to pressure test this type...

I picked up a 1948 Farmall Cub a few weeks ago. Needs a thorough tuneup. I cracked open the carburetor this morning and found this I've never seen a one-piece annular float like this one. Naturally there's no ID on the carburetor and it's different from the 3/4-inch updraft IH and...

Greetings friends, I had great success selling my Wheel Horse here, so I told a friend at work I will see what I can do about selling her old Farmall Cub. These were owned and operated by her late husband and she has no use for them. I would like to get her a FAIR price, so please help me with...

Well, I woke up the other day to the sound of a tractor starting. Looked out the window and saw my crazy neighbor trying to steal my Farmall Cub!! What do I do now? But serously: This was part of the Halloween display at Elitch Gardens here in Denver... Had to post it... heheheh

So my first posting was a decision between a cub and power king. Now if my plan is to use the cub primarily for mowing what makes it better than a new mower with a warranty? I need to convince my wife why i need the cub. Any advice?

Was hoping someone could help me out was thinking a bout buying a 1957 cub was re-done 3 years a go comes with 5 attachments guy wants 2,000 what do yinz think about the cub only bad thing ive heard is it under powered

I am brand new and know relatively nothing about tractors. I need some help. I am looking at a Farmall Cub with Woods 59 and a Power King Economy with mower. In general they are both in good shape and a similar price. I plan to mow 2-3 acres of flat land with them and maybe garden. Anyone...

i need to know what kind of gear oil to put in my 1951 farmall cub can anyone help me thanks, nate

i have a 49 farmall cub. you can take a plug out, check the fire and if you have fire it will start. it runs better than a cadillac. may run 20 seconds or 2 minutes and 20 seconds. when it quits, you have no fire. have replaced ignition switch, coil, points and condenser, coil wire, and...

Does anyone know the dimensions of a Farmall Cub tractor?? Thanks, Deano

Does anyone know the dimensions of a Farmall Cub tractor?? Thanks, Deano

Have a 53 Farmall Cub and the lift reservoir has a leak. Does this take regular hydraulic fluid? Thanks

Bought another Farmall Cub last week and the guy was running a 12 volt battery but the tractor still had the six volt system. I know this will not run the lights but will it cause any other damage? Thanks for your help...

Can someone tell me if dip stick is supposed to be all the way in to check oil level on Farmall Cub? Someone told me it is not supposed to be all the way in.....

Recently bought 2 restoreable Cubs and am having a problem getting one of them out of gear. Shifter appears to be disengaged but doesn't free up wheels. Anyone have a suggestion as to how to get it out of gear?

Recently bought a couple of restoreable Farmall Cubs and am having a problem getting one of them out of gear. Shifter appears to be out of gear but doesn't disengage. Any one have thought of how to get it out of gear?

I have two tractors I would like to sell. One is an International Harvester 240 Industrial...probably a late 1950's model. The other is a Farmall Cub...maybe a late 1940's model. They have not been used in 4-5 years. Tires are good. The Farmall has a blade that mounts on the front. Anybody know...

Hi, I inherited a Farmall Cub and am trying to find parts to restore it a bit. The face plate is not recognizable so I can't obtain the serial number. My understanding is that some of the parts are dependent on the serial number. Is there another way to identify which model I have? Also, it...

I have a Cub from the early 70s. For a couple years, I would be running it, and the ammeter would indicate discharge. I found that tapping the voltage regulator would result in the ammeter indicating charge. (I carried a stick so I could stay in the seat and tap) . I got tired of that and so I...

doing some research for a friend of a friend, he has a 56 cub that he wants to sell, have not seen the tractor, just this picture. It apeears to be in excellent condition, no attachements just the tractor. Rough idea of it's worth.

Saw it at Walden Book Store. A little pricey ( $29.95 ) but alot of good information and great illustrations. Hopefully it will go on sale soon !

I have a '53 Farmall Cub and it's a great little workhorse, but it's clutch petal shaft sticks so badly that I have to manually pull it up by hand! It's also begun to affect the left brake. I've lubed the snot out of it on both sides of the main body to no avail! The clutch(and brake) work...

I am considering a Yanmar 1500D and am wondering if it is feasable to retrofit my Cub front snowplow to the 1500D or just get a FEL?

I have a Cub from the '70s I suppose since it has the squared off hood fron rather than the better looking (I believe) rounded one. It came with a 5' belly mower. i mowed with it for a while, but found that it had too little power to work on moderately thick, high grass or up hills, except in...

I am looking at two of these available and would appreciate any insight\suggestions: 1. A 1949 (guy thinks 1947 but #s say '49) McCormick Deering era Cub with sickle bar and belly mower. runs OK, oozes a little fluid here and there, was rebuilt with aluminum pistons per him in about 1980...

I found a Farmall Cub with a cultivator along side of the road that was for sale. The owner says that it runs and is in good working order. He is not sure what year the tracto is. He wants $1895 for it. That seems a little steep. What would be a good price for this?

I am going to look at a 1953 cub tomorrow. I used to have a '49 with loaded and weighted tires that I used to pull out firewood, and I'm thinking of doing the same again. I remember being surprised how nimble my old one was in the woods and how strongly it pulled for such a small tractor. Mine...

Where is the best place to buy a 4:00 x 12 tire for my 1949 Farmall Cub. TBAR

MY BROTHER'S CUB GOES THROUGH A SET OF PLUGS ABOUT ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS DEPENDING UPON HOW MUCH HE USES IT. IT DOES SMOKE A LITTLE. IS THE ENGINE IN NEED OF A REBUILD?

I am getting a cub with a cultivator to cultivate my small corn field. A bit overkill, but quite a neat rig. It does not have a standard hitch. I don't even know what it is called. Does anyone else know? And what could I attach to this thing? Rob

I saw an early '50s Farmall Cub with some attachments and thought, gee I used to use one of these. Now I have a house on 5 acres with a 1/4 mile dirt driveway. Wouldn't this be great here? I could trim the pasture & driveway, plow some snow, haul some wood... So, I walked around it once...

This is the tractor I used for 10 years before buying a new Kubota. I'm a little worried that people who don't know me might be put off by the picture. I'm kind of paranoid about the safety of my kids - they aren't allowed in the front seat of a vehicle, they have to wear seat belts in the...

Can anyone provide info on a Farmall Cub. I do not know what year is is. It has a belly mower and various gardening attachments. The asking price is $3100. I have not seen it yet but plan to check it out this weekend. What should I look for to help determine if it is mechanically sound...