Cub Lo Boy progress

They'll crack there when the bolts work loose and it allows movement between the final and transmission case.
Looking forward to seeing it all back together.

I don't doubt that would cause a crack, but this one was tight before i removed it. What i discovered is the top 2 bolts are binding the housing at this location! Loosening only the back top bolt a 12 thousands gap appeared. This tells me one or the other mating surface is not totally flat. My remedy for this was to loosen the front top bolt and check the gap at each bolt location. I ended up using a 12 thousands shim at the front bolt, and a 14 thousands shim at the back, this should take up the low spot and relieve the stress at that point!

Do you think that welding it there drew the metal back, which left you with the gap?

Nice work.

Looking good with the re assembly so far...Red paint sure stands out.

Looking really good, you musta slept out there for those two days!

Slept!!!!!!!!!!!!!Almost yes. Spend a couple late evenings.I'm sure glad to get some parts out of the floor. At least i have some places to step now!

That is great work keep the updates coming

Looks like you will be ready to fire the old gal up in a short time. Just in time for spring.

Nice job! I would have probably just looked for a replacement. How did you get the crack in there in the first place. Was that little cub pullin the big sled????

Kirk

Gonna be one sweet looking tractor when you get it all back together. Nice Work Sir

Looking good :!:

Kirk-NJ said:

Nice job! I would have probably just looked for a replacement. How did you get the crack in there in the first place. Was that little cub pullin the big sled????

Kirk

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I have no idea other than i'm guessing its just a stress crack! I am pretty sure the only thing this Cub has ever done is small garden work, based on who owned it.

I appreciate everyone's comments, compliments, and input!

Lookin Sweet. Not too far from a test drive.....

Leaving no bolt unturned, great job!