I have just acquired a 1975 model 86 in decent shape just needs a bit of a cleanup. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who appreciates these old machines.
My old landlord had an 86 and he spent five months trying to get it running with no luck, he finally gave up and told me I could have it. I took it to the house and ran some sandpaper between the points and it fired right up.
That’s why I love the older ones, so easy to work on. I picked up an old wheel horse with a Kohler a few months ago, was sitting about 5 years, spent all of maybe 2 minutes doing the points and it started right up and ran great even with old fuel in it
For this one I got a set that was off a 149, if your looking for a set I would check eBay…. If you’re on Facebook there’s a few cub cadet groups on there, you could make a post and I’m sure there’s a few people who have one they could ship to you
I have just acquired a 1975 model 86 in decent shape just needs a bit of a cleanup. I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who appreciates these old machines.
My old landlord had an 86 and he spent five months trying to get it running with no luck, he finally gave up and told me I could have it. I took it to the house and ran some sandpaper between the points and it fired right up.
That’s why I love the older ones, so easy to work on. I picked up an old wheel horse with a Kohler a few months ago, was sitting about 5 years, spent all of maybe 2 minutes doing the points and it started right up and ran great even with old fuel in it
i have 2 86s both have lights one has sleeve hitch other has deck great machines
They are very fuel efficient which is what I like best about them. Still have plenty of power to get work done
Where do you find a headlight kit
For this one I got a set that was off a 149, if your looking for a set I would check eBay…. If you’re on Facebook there’s a few cub cadet groups on there, you could make a post and I’m sure there’s a few people who have one they could ship to you