I was raised on an "Oliver" tractor farm. All were bought used and we spent the winter restoring some of them for the next season. I am 78 years old and am still cleaning the grease from under my fingernails. It has lasted longer than 2 wives, both were great ladies.
I had no doubt. Many years ago, a National Guard construction troupe was doing some winter exercises in a swamp in Western Minnesota. They were using an International TD-24 tractor/dozer. The machine fell through the ice in a swamp, and the machine was under water. The Guard unit left it to rust. Forty-Three years later, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wanted the machine out of the swamp. A group of preservationists, along with two heavy duty wreckers fished the machine out of the swamp,and hauled it to Perham, Minnesota. It was worked on, and now runs and works. The machine is on display at the fairgrounds in Perham, Minnesota, where it moves and works during festivals on the grounds.
It's always funny that people will put so much time into painting, but won't even bother to clean anything first. I've seen old machine tools where you just peel off 8 layers of paint, clean it up, and the original paint at the bottom still looks fine!
My grandfather had a metal lathe that we couldn't tell what year model anything on because it had so much paint on it. I'm not joking when I say when we stripped the paint off of it it had 21 layers of paint on it.
Really depends on what type of machine we are speaking of. Big Tools are painted to keep looking fresh. They some time even painted them new so that the original paint does not go bad or its not the color of their shop. Painting also helps with theft or people trying to sell your machine. I have seen massive amounts of things painted and its hard seeing a machine that has years and years of paint on it. I spent 2 solid weeks stripping, sanding and cleaning up a massive 18 inch jointer for someone. I spent so much time removing layers and layer of paint. I sanded and fixed a lot of castings marks and made it look very nice and we painted it a bright yellow and polished all the knobs and handles along with paint on them. A few years later the guy died and the original owner of the machine came and got it for a stupid low price (100 dollars ) and now it sits under cover in one of his buildings to never be used again. I worked 2 weeks and was paid and traded for some stuff. The hours I put in to that machine and it was sold for 100 bucks. FFS.
My family used to own an early to mid 70's Cub Lawn tractor (the model with the taller than usual rear wheels). It's amazing how over engineered and powerful small tractors were back then. I also really love and appreciate (looking back now) how EVERYTHING was metal and robust with no cheap plastic panels or weak alloy components. They had real weight to them because the frame and cases were thick steel that made them far more stable to mow on steep hilly areas by proving the traction and lower center of gravity needed. You can't forget about the proper PTO that allows that small tractor to be used as a real tractor when needed. Watching this video makes me want to start hunting down an old unit to restore and replace my current plastic, composite, alloy, and thin sheet metal framed 2019 Cub.
I’ve always liked tinkering taking things apart but your channel has inspired me to become a mechanic my dad found a power washer in the trash we are going to fix it up this summer
Howdyyawl from the land down under. You have a way with engines that some would give up on. Shame about the flooding, but thats mother nature for you. We may see the resto latter on maybe. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.😊
Holy crap. That water was high. Shame about your small tractors and garage being flooded, but I hope your home and neighbors were ok! Sounds good and the look on your face was sheer child like joy. Pretty cool.
The old Koehler engines have mechanical fuel pumps that would have outlasted the pyramids if they hadn't put alcohol in the fuel. The Cubs were gravity fed so not that big of an issue but the Wheelhorse tractors have a tank under the seat. I have 2 that you used to have to breathe some life into before I put electric fuel pumps on. The springs that close the check valves in the pump are steel which pretty much disintegrate in water which alcohol gathers. So yep, if you want it to start, pucker up and give that fuel tank a big sloppy one. The tounge thing is optional and not recommended.... Terry from South Carolina
Man my wife and I have spent the last 5 days watching all of your videos. After she watched a couple I had turned another video on. She demanded your channel get out back on t.v. She doesn’t even care for these types of hobbies. But she enjoys how you explain everything you’re doing. Even managed to get myself a new diesel creek hat out of her and quit possibly talked her into letting get some old tractors.
Glad you take the time to clean your nice collection up. Old garden tractors need to be saved regardless of brand. Sorry for your flood damage. Greetings from Montana.
Matt: Being an owner and fan of Cub Cadets I am mighty obliged for your efforts to save these great old machines. I'm honest when I say that the first few minutes of your video were heart breaking to watch. I can't imagine how painful it was for you to live through. Good work getting everything above the water and an overall great chunk-o-content!
When I moved my Mom down to Georgia from NY to take care of her 4 years ago, I bought a 16' cargo trailer to bring down her stuff. I left behind her Wheel Horse tractor they bought new in the mid 70's. It was still operational and my sister's husband used it to cut her lawn afterwards. There was much I wanted to bring down, but I filled the trailer with about 5,000 lbs. of her stuff and with a 37HP tractor to mow my lawn I didn't really "need" the Wheel Horse. It was really in very good condition as it was used every year, stored in a barn and battery removed every winter. Glad to see yet another piece of vintage steel brought back to life!
It would make a great project for a full restoration. I would love to see you strip it down completely, clean the frame and all the components. Repair what needs repairing, replace what needs replacing. Repaint and rebuild. It would be sweet to see the result.
I would also. But sadly I don't think we will ever see this tractor again. He has tons of such projects and still gets more every week. At some point the number of projects will certainly out number the life span of even the oldest person ever in existence... The number of projects he has started are amazing. But I personally have never seen but maybe one or two finish at this point. I think he just loves to get old equipment and make them run. Than the challenge is gone and he moves on to the next. JMHO
Matt - I totally understand your facination with the old IH Cub Cadets. I only have two, a '71 Model 106 and a '64 Model 100. The 100 is by far my favorite lawn tractor and is my "daily driver". Great video, Matt. I'd love to see you fully restore your cool Original!
I think we forget just how young Matt is. If I’m not mistaken he’s less than 30 years old. Rome was not built in one day when it comes to buildings. Amazing young man
So sorry to see the flooding mate. All the best to you and your street friends. Love to see this tractor restored as the only a few left. Good to keep bygone age. Alive. The little guys need a break as well as the big guys lol. All the best to you and family bud. Regards Paul. U.K
Hi Matt sorry to hear and see your predicament, maybe time to start looking for a house on a mountain side. Keep things nice and dry. Take care. Bravo from Victoria Australia
Holy smokes at the River going through the town and farms 😮 dang Matt that is Nuts we get that here we're I live in az also I'm surrounded by 100s of miles of Farm land 1:52 @Diesel Creek
My dad's rebuilt a few older cub cadets. I've been using one of them to mow my yard and it's awesome. It has the hydrostatic transmission in it and man it flies. Lol. Great old tractors.
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Congrats on the re-birth of this tractor, It is really hard on the voltage regulator when there is no battery to charge into, the output voltage will spike and can fry the coils in the reg.
Its great that you have "saved" these tractors from the scrap pile. It seems counter productive to start work on a promising project, with little effort made to clean the area of work, of oil and debris. If 25+ years as an aircraft mechanic taught me anything. it was clean is good and contaminated, with heaven knows what, was not good. A few minutes general cleaning would pay benefits in the end.
Hey Matt, Great job man, not to take anything away from your accomplishments but I believe the correct terminology is "needle and seat" for what you unstuck on the carburetor which allows fuel to fill the bowl. A "jet" actually meters the flow to the engine in precise amounts for combustion. That being said you did wonderful, sorry for the flooding. Have a great day and stay safe.
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@@DieselCreek Matt I am so sorry this happened to you....trust me I'm in Louisiana so I know what you're going through.... hope everyone is safe and here's to DRIER DAYS AHEAD
Just proves you can't kill these old engines. I would seriously think about lifting these tractors off of the ground to keep them out of harm's way from future floods. Some simple pallets on a few courses of cinder blocks would do the trick. Be a bit of a pain to get them up, but a few of your buddies and some cold beers would get the tractors off of the ground.
Hurricane Larry's rains I guess? Love your hi-tech words like "yumminess"! My memory of the unforgettable smell of ether was when I had my tonsils out when I was seven years old: not yesterday! That old IH tractor was like a bucking bronco when you first put her into gear. Well done to get her running after more than a decade.
I’ve never seen a water cooled differential before. What an amazing recovery. Did your church renovation get flooded too? Wishing you and your family a safe recovery. Peace Matt.
I'm located in the Nevada desert and floods are not very common, but much more violent. Congratulations on buying a contact points file. It might take some gettin' use to, but silica deposits from sandpaper or a finger nail file will be a thing of the past. I've had the same one for over 50 years. Next you might look for a "Dog bone wrench" for female square drain plugs. Some older ones are not the common 3/8" or 1/2" size that you can use a socket wrench on. I really like your videos so keep 'em coming.
I'm not big on small lawnmower type tractors, but it hurt my heart when you popped the diff and all that water came out. Good on you for making the best of a bad situation.
Did that bring back memories. I had one just like yours. It had been bored and rebuilt just before I got it. I plowed snow with it for six or seven years before I got my first Kubota. That ole Cub was one tough "mother". I had chains on the rear and with a 52" blade. I shamed a guy on our street with a 25hp full dress green mach. The Kohler engine had 7hp label on the housing. I was rolling 10" of snow in high gear because of the blade geo. He was spinning out in low and his blade was actually pushing down on the snow rather getting under and rolling it off. He stopped me and asked "how many hp does that thing have?' I Just flipped the hood up, he saw that 7hp, muttered a expletive and went in the house. Never saw him again..... Nice work on your part-keep up the variety..
I'd love to find one of those old cubs one day. I had one when I was a kid, my grandfather gave to me. I don't know why I ever gave it away, should've kept it forever. first and second gear, slow. shift into third gear, wheelie time!
Sorry about the fact you got flooded out. glad you were able to fire off that ol' girl. Thanks for the share, really enjoy your videos Matt. you be safe and we'll catch on the next one.
Man that sucks having all that water... I enjoy the Cub Cadet videos and as a Cub Collector myself it's nice to see other people who take interest in the hobby.
Mat, do you watch Mustie 1’s channel? You guys have a lot in common. It would be nice to see you guys working on some junk together… congrats on your videos! I love it!
Hey Matt, figured this would be a nice video to ask my question in. I noticed in the ending of one of your recent videos that you were moving a satoh tractor. Do you know much about them? Recently got a Satoh S373D and would love to hear what you think of them!
I love how regular folk say "over built' when I know as an engineer... the engineer - given the job was most likely told, "No new parts" by his boss... LOL (that said, shhh... I love your videos, just a peeve phrase of mine - oh well)
I’m always excited to see a new addition to this channel, but this one quickly made me sad. Sorry you had to go through that. That’s rough to have your possessions damaged like that. Still, you have loads of material for the future now and I’ll happily watch the restoration.
Matt, nothing gets me to smile from ear to ear when you shout “FIRE” and that motor comes to life and your giddy afterwards. It’s your trademark man! I’m glad you’ve got that little engine back to life as I’m truly sorry what you and your town had to endure with this gnarly flood! But I want to also applaud you, you have 200K views after just 1 day, that means you’ve got a STRONG and genuine following! Those numbers speak volumes of your fine work you share with us! Keep rocking!
Just my 2 cents, but I'd quit buying more equipment and put all my funds into the new shop and get all your stuff in one place that's totally secure and dry.
Matt, you need to have a big sale. You have so many projects, the church, the farm, this basement and you still bring stuff home. Your not going to live long enough to finish all this stuff and then someone's going to be stuck dealing with it. Save the best, sell the rest. Some sage advise from an old man.
The biggest issue with flood water is how dirty the water. Sounds like it is time to build another barn on the farm to keep the toys safe from flood waters.
I come from a NW PA Cub Cadet family. I have 3, including a 1969 model like I mowed lawns with when I was a kid. My Dad is a Cub Cadet collector and tinkerer in NW PA and has quite an array of complete and parts tractors. I remember the Cub dominance at fair garden tractor pulls in my younger years!
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We had 2 Cub Cadets. The first was from the early 60's and was a 10 horse model. The 2nd one was from the late 60's or early 70's and was a 14 horse with a hydrostatic drive. Both were great machines. Back when they were made by International Harvester they were well designed and over engineered. Today the Cub Cadet name is owned by MTD and they are designed and built like all the other MTD machines.
I love your videos. They can't be too long. I admire your mechanical knowledge & laugh at you sometimes with you screw ups. Your one of my favorite channels & look for every night when i get home & turn the tube on. You seem like the kinda guy I would like to sit & have a beer with. Thank you for your time & effort as i am sure it takes alot to get your vids out. I am not a DIYer and not mechanically skilled so i am am amazed at how you figure all that stuff out and make it work. Thank you & keep em coming but don't go to commercial.
Rewatching this video reminds me of childhood in Mt. Pleasant. Ted Burrier my older neighbor used coffee cans to put loose parts. Long ago memory..59 years.
I have an old 125 Hydro. I got it on a trade for a motorcycle that I had zero dollars into. So it cost me nothing. Someone painted it RED, which is horrible, but that damn thing is the best tractor that I have ever had. Always starts, always works and will pull a freaking house - if you let it! She a beaut and wouldn't trade it or sell it for the world.
My experience with small engines has been mostly boat motors. But sea foam is a blessing. Make your own. A jigger of acetone in a quart of kerosene. Rings and everything love it. Especialy if you fog it in the intake until it dies and let it set. It will run the mosquitoes out of town..that's a sweet engine.
Sorry your dealing with all them floods horrible situation to be in, especially seeing your stuff under water, on the flip side another old tractor is brought back to life, love then old machines well done👍
Matt, you can just about fix anything ! My twin brother and I cut grass with a Cub Cadet. We bought it around 1963 it ran for another 17 years cutting grass. I love how excited you get every time you bring something back to life. It is time well spent watching your channel.
A very good friend of my family was one of the original engineers that worked on the cub cadet! He is still around, 98 years old and still Kickin! We talk about International Harvester all the time when it was a well run company. If you ever want to talk about those tractors just hit me up. 😀🤟
I was raised on an "Oliver" tractor farm. All were bought used and we spent the winter restoring some of them for the next season. I am 78 years old and am still cleaning the grease from under my fingernails. It has lasted longer than 2 wives, both were great ladies.
I had no doubt. Many years ago, a National Guard construction troupe was doing some winter exercises in a swamp in Western Minnesota. They were using an International TD-24 tractor/dozer. The machine fell through the ice in a swamp, and the machine was under water. The Guard unit left it to rust. Forty-Three years later, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wanted the machine out of the swamp. A group of preservationists, along with two heavy duty wreckers fished the machine out of the swamp,and hauled it to Perham, Minnesota. It was worked on, and now runs and works. The machine is on display at the fairgrounds in Perham, Minnesota, where it moves and works during festivals on the grounds.
It's always funny that people will put so much time into painting, but won't even bother to clean anything first. I've seen old machine tools where you just peel off 8 layers of paint, clean it up, and the original paint at the bottom still looks fine!
Oh man?!!! Was that a big red I saw 👀 😭
More paint more better.... Right
My grandfather had a metal lathe that we couldn't tell what year model anything on because it had so much paint on it. I'm not joking when I say when we stripped the paint off of it it had 21 layers of paint on it.
Really depends on what type of machine we are speaking of. Big Tools are painted to keep looking fresh. They some time even painted them new so that the original paint does not go bad or its not the color of their shop. Painting also helps with theft or people trying to sell your machine. I have seen massive amounts of things painted and its hard seeing a machine that has years and years of paint on it. I spent 2 solid weeks stripping, sanding and cleaning up a massive 18 inch jointer for someone. I spent so much time removing layers and layer of paint. I sanded and fixed a lot of castings marks and made it look very nice and we painted it a bright yellow and polished all the knobs and handles along with paint on them. A few years later the guy died and the original owner of the machine came and got it for a stupid low price (100 dollars ) and now it sits under cover in one of his buildings to never be used again. I worked 2 weeks and was paid and traded for some stuff. The hours I put in to that machine and it was sold for 100 bucks. FFS.
Yea seems counter productive to me
My family used to own an early to mid 70's Cub Lawn tractor (the model with the taller than usual rear wheels). It's amazing how over engineered and powerful small tractors were back then. I also really love and appreciate (looking back now) how EVERYTHING was metal and robust with no cheap plastic panels or weak alloy components. They had real weight to them because the frame and cases were thick steel that made them far more stable to mow on steep hilly areas by proving the traction and lower center of gravity needed. You can't forget about the proper PTO that allows that small tractor to be used as a real tractor when needed. Watching this video makes me want to start hunting down an old unit to restore and replace my current plastic, composite, alloy, and thin sheet metal framed 2019 Cub.
Matt is so genuinely happy when his machines start running. That makes the process complete.
I’ve always liked tinkering taking things apart but your channel has inspired me to become a mechanic my dad found a power washer in the trash we are going to fix it up this summer
Matt, you're the Noah of second hand equipment. Two of each kind saved.
Good ucker?
Wonder if he can get them to mate.
Howdyyawl from the land down under. You have a way with engines that some would give up on. Shame about the flooding, but thats mother nature for you. We may see the resto latter on maybe. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.😊
Nothing beats that genuine smile of happiness when you get an oldie running again! Please keep it up, I love these videos!!
Holy crap. That water was high. Shame about your small tractors and garage being flooded, but I hope your home and neighbors were ok! Sounds good and the look on your face was sheer child like joy. Pretty cool.
First time I've seen a man give mouth-to-mouth to a cub cadet. You sure do love them!
😂😂😂
The old Koehler engines have mechanical fuel pumps that would have outlasted the pyramids if they hadn't put alcohol in the fuel. The Cubs were gravity fed so not that big of an issue but the Wheelhorse tractors have a tank under the seat. I have 2 that you used to have to breathe some life into before I put electric fuel pumps on. The springs that close the check valves in the pump are steel which pretty much disintegrate in water which alcohol gathers.
So yep, if you want it to start, pucker up and give that fuel tank a big sloppy one. The tounge thing is optional and not recommended....
Terry from South Carolina
Man my wife and I have spent the last 5 days watching all of your videos. After she watched a couple I had turned another video on. She demanded your channel get out back on t.v. She doesn’t even care for these types of hobbies. But she enjoys how you explain everything you’re doing. Even managed to get myself a new diesel creek hat out of her and quit possibly talked her into letting get some old tractors.
It’s good to see Matt appreciate the finer things in life, anyone can go out and buy a new tractor.
Glad you take the time to clean your nice collection up. Old garden tractors need to be saved regardless of brand. Sorry for your flood damage. Greetings from Montana.
Matt: Being an owner and fan of Cub Cadets I am mighty obliged for your efforts to save these great old machines. I'm honest when I say that the first few minutes of your video were heart breaking to watch. I can't imagine how painful it was for you to live through. Good work getting everything above the water and an overall great chunk-o-content!
When I moved my Mom down to Georgia from NY to take care of her 4 years ago, I bought a 16' cargo trailer to bring down her stuff. I left behind her Wheel Horse tractor they bought new in the mid 70's. It was still operational and my sister's husband used it to cut her lawn afterwards. There was much I wanted to bring down, but I filled the trailer with about 5,000 lbs. of her stuff and with a 37HP tractor to mow my lawn I didn't really "need" the Wheel Horse. It was really in very good condition as it was used every year, stored in a barn and battery removed every winter. Glad to see yet another piece of vintage steel brought back to life!
It would make a great project for a full restoration. I would love to see you strip it down completely, clean the frame and all the components. Repair what needs repairing, replace what needs replacing. Repaint and rebuild. It would be sweet to see the result.
I would also. But sadly I don't think we will ever see this tractor again. He has tons of such projects and still gets more every week. At some point the number of projects will certainly out number the life span of even the oldest person ever in existence... The number of projects he has started are amazing. But I personally have never seen but maybe one or two finish at this point. I think he just loves to get old equipment and make them run. Than the challenge is gone and he moves on to the next. JMHO
@@garymucher9590 He needs to partner up with someone interested in taking the project on to full restoration.
Yeah Matt,
Hopefully, you have second thoughts and do a total rebuild !! It's worth it, I think - don't you think so ?
@@garymucher9590 yeah it would be nice to concentrate on one project rather than getting interested in one that’s never going to get finished
@@johnking8679 Autocar first.
"3 feet high and rising!" I caught that if no one else did . Ha
That was the best De La Soul album back in my day.!! 🤣🤣
I recognized it from Johnny Cash. (I guess was “FIVE feet high and rising”). Either way, it’s a nice little Easter egg for someone to recognize!
As a keeper of cubs myself... great job on the recovery. Sorry about the flood.
Matt - I totally understand your facination with the old IH Cub Cadets. I only have two, a '71 Model 106 and a '64 Model 100. The 100 is by far my favorite lawn tractor and is my "daily driver". Great video, Matt. I'd love to see you fully restore your cool Original!
A 64 100 was my first cub!
I think we forget just how young
Matt is. If I’m not mistaken he’s less than 30 years old. Rome was not built in one day when it comes to buildings. Amazing young man
iirc he is 27
No way he's under 30 years young.. couldnt believe it unless it came from him..
@@Z-Ack He said in a video a while back that he was 27.
@@zynifi “ a while back” could be years lol.
@@lawnmowerdude No. it was a fairly decent video, I think it was the one where he fixed the radiator of his red truck.
What a great little tractor. Glad you saved it from the flood.
Matt is happy, so we're happy. Good stuff, great channel! Greetings from Norway.
So sorry to see the flooding mate. All the best to you and your street friends. Love to see this tractor restored as the only a few left. Good to keep bygone age. Alive. The little guys need a break as well as the big guys lol. All the best to you and family bud. Regards Paul. U.K
I feel your pain Matt, I'm in southeast Louisiana and we are dealing with the aftermath of flooding too.
Dont sound bad at all Sounds pretty healthy Old Motor 😮nice Matt 21:50 @Diesel Creek
Hi Matt sorry to hear and see your predicament, maybe time to start looking for a house on a mountain side. Keep things nice and dry. Take care. Bravo from Victoria Australia
small world i'm from Bendigo
Agreed. I hope all gets better Matt. (Ron in Australia)
@@krashdown102 east Gippsland
Hi Michael Also from Victoria Australia Glad to see your enjoying Matt's content Just like me.
I’m from Bendigo
Holy smokes at the River going through the town and farms 😮 dang Matt that is Nuts we get that here we're I live in az also I'm surrounded by 100s of miles of Farm land 1:52 @Diesel Creek
That flooding is NUTS! Hope the damage wasn't too bad. Love it when I see you get an old piece of machinery running again! Fantastic!
Its nice to see old dogs come back to life, Sorry about all that water, what a mess ? See Ya
I’ve loved working with small engines for years. I’m like a kid with a new toy. Always fun to watch your videos Matt.
Anyone that can still smile after being dumped on by life like that sure gets my respect!
Oh my this is bad news. I hope everything gets better there fast and the damage was not to bad.
Hi Matt sorry to hear about the flood mate. Looks like you have things under control anyway. All the best.
My dad's rebuilt a few older cub cadets. I've been using one of them to mow my yard and it's awesome. It has the hydrostatic transmission in it and man it flies. Lol. Great old tractors.
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I used TI work for IH years ago. I was overhauling Cubs that were 30 years old, and only needed a .10 over bore to get another 30 years.
Congrats on the re-birth of this tractor, It is really hard on the voltage regulator when there is no battery to charge into, the output voltage will spike and can fry the coils in the reg.
Its great that you have "saved" these tractors from the scrap pile. It seems counter productive to start work on a promising project, with little effort made to clean the area of work, of oil and debris. If 25+ years as an aircraft mechanic taught me anything. it was clean is good and contaminated, with heaven knows what, was not good. A few minutes general cleaning would pay benefits in the end.
Hey Matt, Great job man, not to take anything away from your accomplishments but I believe the correct terminology is "needle and seat" for what you unstuck on the carburetor which allows fuel to fill the bowl. A "jet" actually meters the flow to the engine in precise amounts for combustion. That being said you did wonderful, sorry for the flooding. Have a great day and stay safe.
I was just thinking right about now the old church would make a heck of a nice workshop for you. and hopefully it's not in a flood area.
Dang that old girl runs super smooth all by herself heck yeah Matt Whst a gem 27:10 @Diesel Creek
nice, love those old cub cadets
Man that old tractor brings back memories. My grandfather has a 100. The grandkids and great grandchildren. Learned driving on that beast.
“Matt the Marvel “ living in a world of your own - cheers for inviting us in & sharing . From another Oz (westcoaster)
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UA-cam: BE GONE
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Never seen CPR on a mower before but I think that is what you just did... it immediately ran after you blew into it. Amazing!
Fixing to watch on the big screen
You’ll see me in person the 30th lol
@@DieselCreek Matt I am so sorry this happened to you....trust me I'm in Louisiana so I know what you're going through.... hope everyone is safe and here's to DRIER DAYS AHEAD
And a most excellent use of nut-rounders, too :)
I just brought a Model 70 back from the dead recently-these are awesome little tractors that punch way above their weight.
Would love to see you restore the Cub.
Just proves you can't kill these old engines. I would seriously think about lifting these tractors off of the ground to keep them out of harm's way from future floods. Some simple pallets on a few courses of cinder blocks would do the trick. Be a bit of a pain to get them up, but a few of your buddies and some cold beers would get the tractors off of the ground.
It always amazes me how the water finds its way in but the oil never falls out 😂
Hurricane Larry's rains I guess? Love your hi-tech words like "yumminess"! My memory of the unforgettable smell of ether was when I had my tonsils out when I was seven years old: not yesterday! That old IH tractor was like a bucking bronco when you first put her into gear. Well done to get her running after more than a decade.
I’ve never seen a water cooled differential before. What an amazing recovery. Did your church renovation get flooded too? Wishing you and your family a safe recovery. Peace Matt.
I'm located in the Nevada desert and floods are not very common, but much more violent. Congratulations on buying a contact points file. It might take some gettin' use to, but silica deposits from sandpaper or a finger nail file will be a thing of the past. I've had the same one for over 50 years. Next you might look for a "Dog bone wrench" for female square drain plugs. Some older ones are not the common 3/8" or 1/2" size that you can use a socket wrench on. I really like your videos so keep 'em coming.
Matt, it may be time to move your tractor stash out to the farm. Wouldn’t mind watching you resto this old gem. 👍
I was thinking he had an empty Church sanctuary 😁
Christmas comes several times a year for you. Every time one of these engines pops off you look like a kid who just got the best present ever.
I feel the hurt in your voice Matt, may the Mechanincal Gods be with you, keep safe.
I'm not big on small lawnmower type tractors, but it hurt my heart when you popped the diff and all that water came out. Good on you for making the best of a bad situation.
Amazing that the charging system still works and the engine seems to be okay and not an oil burner
Did that bring back memories. I had one just like yours. It had been bored and rebuilt just before I got it. I plowed snow with it for six or seven years before I got my first Kubota. That ole Cub was one tough "mother". I had chains on the rear and with a 52" blade. I shamed a guy on our street with a 25hp full dress green mach. The Kohler engine had 7hp label on the housing. I was rolling 10" of snow in high gear because of the blade geo. He was spinning out in low and his blade was actually pushing down on the snow rather getting under and rolling it off. He stopped me and asked "how many hp does that thing have?' I Just flipped the hood up, he saw that 7hp, muttered a expletive and went in the house. Never saw him again.....
Nice work on your part-keep up the variety..
Holy crap! Seeing your collection flooded was heartbreaking 😟. I guess it could be worse but it's bad enough.
Thanks Matt. What a cool old tractor. Definitely worth fixing it up.
I'd love to find one of those old cubs one day. I had one when I was a kid, my grandfather gave to me. I don't know why I ever gave it away, should've kept it forever. first and second gear, slow. shift into third gear, wheelie time!
All over Face Book market place right now. people about giving them away. its a shame. I still have 5 in my barn, down from 10
I used my old 70 to mow five acres a week. The deck could really handle tall grass.
To you and your family and all the people going through this flood, my wife and I wish you nothing but prayers for all heartache . god bless brother.
WOW! That really bites, hope everything turns out okay. How did the church project hold up?
Sorry about the fact you got flooded out. glad you were able to fire off that ol' girl. Thanks for the share, really enjoy your videos Matt. you be safe and we'll catch on the next one.
Buildings in a flood plane always find a way to become indoor swamps even if it’s only once every 100 years.
way to go guy well done
"Put some diesel in the crankcase and a bit of oil in the cylinder."
I know it makes sense, but this makes me giggle.
Sounds like something my daughter might do...but not in a good way!
same :D
idk how those string of words sound funny to u
Man that sucks having all that water... I enjoy the Cub Cadet videos and as a Cub Collector myself it's nice to see other people who take interest in the hobby.
Mat, do you watch Mustie 1’s channel? You guys have a lot in common. It would be nice to see you guys working on some junk together… congrats on your videos! I love it!
I'm so broke I can't even afore a push mower and you have so many man you are blessed, avid fan from VA
Hey Matt, figured this would be a nice video to ask my question in. I noticed in the ending of one of your recent videos that you were moving a satoh tractor. Do you know much about them? Recently got a Satoh S373D and would love to hear what you think of them!
My uncle had one of the original Cub Cadets. He lived in Marietta, Ohio. I was just a kid and still can see that tractor in action.
I love how regular folk say "over built' when I know as an engineer... the engineer - given the job was most likely told, "No new parts" by his boss... LOL (that said, shhh... I love your videos, just a peeve phrase of mine - oh well)
You are a rare breed of men. Love your videos and learn a lot from them as I like to do the same thing. Keep them coming 👏👍
I’m always excited to see a new addition to this channel, but this one quickly made me sad. Sorry you had to go through that. That’s rough to have your possessions damaged like that.
Still, you have loads of material for the future now and I’ll happily watch the restoration.
Those old tractors were TANKS..Great little tractor. It still runs like a Dream...Sorry about the flooding. Hope all is ok and safe... Great Video....
Since when is a float valve called a "jet"? Interesting video aside from a little misspoken nomenclature. Thanks!
Matt, nothing gets me to smile from ear to ear when you shout “FIRE” and that motor comes to life and your giddy afterwards. It’s your trademark man! I’m glad you’ve got that little engine back to life as I’m truly sorry what you and your town had to endure with this gnarly flood! But I want to also applaud you, you have 200K views after just 1 day, that means you’ve got a STRONG and genuine following! Those numbers speak volumes of your fine work you share with us! Keep rocking!
Just my 2 cents, but I'd quit buying more equipment and put all my funds into the new shop and get all your stuff in one place that's totally secure and dry.
I dont think ive ever been this interested in seeing an old lawnmower run.
What a fun little unit.
That's a video of a happy man right there. Those old Kohlers are tough. Thanks for sharing!
Sorry to hear about the flooding, been there before not much you can do but what you did and hope/ pray for the best. Peace
Matt, you need to have a big sale. You have so many projects, the church, the farm, this basement and you still bring stuff home. Your not going to live long enough to finish all this stuff and then someone's going to be stuck dealing with it. Save the best, sell the rest. Some sage advise from an old man.
Seeing those Cubs go under almost made tears come to my eyes😢
Great video as always Matt 30:00 @Diesel Creek
The biggest issue with flood water is how dirty the water. Sounds like it is time to build another barn on the farm to keep the toys safe from flood waters.
I come from a NW PA Cub Cadet family. I have 3, including a 1969 model like I mowed lawns with when I was a kid. My Dad is a Cub Cadet collector and tinkerer in NW PA and has quite an array of complete and parts tractors. I remember the Cub dominance at fair garden tractor pulls in my younger years!
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We had 2 Cub Cadets. The first was from the early 60's and was a 10 horse model. The 2nd one was from the late 60's or early 70's and was a 14 horse with a hydrostatic drive. Both were great machines. Back when they were made by International Harvester they were well designed and over engineered. Today the Cub Cadet name is owned by MTD and they are designed and built like all the other MTD machines.
I love your videos. They can't be too long. I admire your mechanical knowledge & laugh at you sometimes with you screw ups.
Your one of my favorite channels & look for every night when i get home & turn the tube on. You seem like the kinda guy I would like to sit & have a beer with. Thank you for your time & effort as i am sure it takes alot to get your vids out. I am not a DIYer and not mechanically skilled so i am am amazed at how you figure all that stuff out and make it work. Thank you & keep em coming but don't go to commercial.
Rewatching this video reminds me of childhood in Mt. Pleasant. Ted Burrier my older neighbor used coffee cans to put loose parts. Long ago memory..59 years.
Top job. Never tire of watching you breathe life back into old machinery.
Keep well and keep safe.
David in the U.K.
I have an old 125 Hydro. I got it on a trade for a motorcycle that I had zero dollars into. So it cost me nothing. Someone painted it RED, which is horrible, but that damn thing is the best tractor that I have ever had. Always starts, always works and will pull a freaking house - if you let it! She a beaut and wouldn't trade it or sell it for the world.
those old tractors are great. i've revived a few of them and thats a good feeling.
My experience with small engines has been mostly boat motors. But sea foam is a blessing. Make your own. A jigger of acetone in a quart of kerosene. Rings and everything love it. Especialy if you fog it in the intake until it dies and let it set. It will run the mosquitoes out of town..that's a sweet engine.
Sorry your dealing with all them floods horrible situation to be in, especially seeing your stuff under water, on the flip side another old tractor is brought back to life, love then old machines well done👍
Matt, you can just about fix anything ! My twin brother and I cut grass with a Cub Cadet. We bought it around 1963 it ran for another 17 years cutting grass. I love how excited you get every time you bring something back to life. It is time well spent watching your channel.
She ready to do Work how fast it went into gear Nice Matt 29:00 @Diesel Creek
A very good friend of my family was one of the original engineers that worked on the cub cadet! He is still around, 98 years old and still Kickin! We talk about International Harvester all the time when it was a well run company. If you ever want to talk about those tractors just hit me up. 😀🤟
You without a doubt have a great gift of bringing life to old equipment
She is a runner, just needed a little love and a kiss.
Those old cubbies are cool