Farmall CUB Discussions

Here are the most recent CUB topics from our community.
  1. S

    Farmall Cub Side Dresser Fertilizer

    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 -...
  2. D

    Parts for Farmall Cub

    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
  3. O

    Farmall Cub 54A Front Mount Plow Conversion to a Mid Mount Grader

    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...
  4. T

    1967 Farmall Cub

    Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram to go from a 6 volt to a 12-volt single wire alternator?
  5. Buggs67

    Saw for sale 50s Farmall Cub

    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...
  6. O

    Electrical Problems with 1960 Farmall Cub

    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...
  7. G

    Farmall cub

    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...
  8. Ledgemere Farm

    How To Install A Mott Flail Mower on A Farmall Cub

    It works pretty well for 9 HP.
  9. K

    Farmall Cub tires

    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!
  10. Ledgemere Farm

    1961 Farmall Cub and McCormick C-23A disc (in link)

    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...
  11. F

    Farmall Cub clutch rod help

    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...
  12. Zebrafive

    Farmall cub, how to install starter field stud.

    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...
  13. R

    Farmall Cub 1950 needs love, any help ?

    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...
  14. J

    Gear oil in "53 Farmall cub

    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...
  15. R

    Snow Attachments Waiting for snow in MAINE! Snow plow restored for my Farmall Cub

    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...
  16. B

    Rebuilt Farmall Cub has Fire but won't start

    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...
  17. C

    Mccormack Farmall Cub not engaging rear axle

    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...
  18. O

    New/old Farmall Cub

    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...
  19. J

    no spark on 47' farmall cub

    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...
  20. J

    Farmall Cub questions

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

    1949 Farmall Cub Picture

    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...
  22. A

    farmall cub 1949

    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...
  23. G

    Farmall cub coolant in oil

    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...
  24. SuperA

    Need Help With Farmall Cub Wiring

    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...
  25. O

    Farmall Cub Radiator Question

    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...
  26. W

    1953 farmall cub wiring repair

    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...
  27. A

    Farmall Cub fast hitch

    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...
  28. R

    1948 Farmall 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...
  29. R

    1948 farmall cub.. Have spark, fuel, compression.. Will not start

    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...
  30. M

    Getting (back) a FarmAll Cub

    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...
  31. B

    1949 International Farmall Cub tractor starter needed

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

    farmall cub

    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...
  33. E

    Farmall Cub won't shift

    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...
  34. J

    1949 Farmall cub

    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...
  35. R

    48" Farmall Cub Air Cleaner

    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!
  36. C

    Farmall Cub build!!!

    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...
  37. C

    Farmall cub transmission problem

    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...
  38. C

    Farmall Cub wont crank

    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...
  39. S

    farmall cub tourque sequence

    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
  40. N

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  41. E

    Farmall cub cultvating width

    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...
  42. W

    Farmall Cub Input Shaft Bearing

    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.
  43. P

    Farmall cub

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

    Farmall cub

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

    1952 farmall cub

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

    IH Farmall Cub

    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...
  47. R

    IDEAS FOR WEIGHT BOX FOR 1948 FARMALL CUB TRACTOR

    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...
  48. Whitey

    Farmall Cub Lo-boy Radiator

    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...
  49. flusher

    Farmall Cub carburetor-need an ID

    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...
  50. MerkurRS

    Vintage Farmall Cub for sale

    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...
  51. CowwFace

    Crazy Neighbor stealing my '51 Farmall Cub

    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...
  52. D

    Buying Advice Farmall Cub vs lawn mower

    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...
  53. S

    1957 farmall cub

    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...
  54. D

    Buying Advice Power King vs. Farmall Cub

    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...
  55. N

    farmall cub

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

    farmall cub electrical problem

    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...
  57. Deano

    Farmall Cub Battery Box Dimensions

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

    48 Farmall Cub Battery Box Dimensions

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

    Farmall cub hydraulic leak

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

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  61. N

    Check oil level on Farmall Cub

    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.....
  62. N

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  63. N

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  64. C

    What is older IH 240 Ind and Farmall Cub worth?

    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...
  65. Foozle

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  66. O

    Electrical Problem Farmall Cub

    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...
  67. frank_f15

    1956 Farmall cub

    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...
  68. joes_427_vette

    New book, History of the Farmall Cub

    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 !
  69. K

    Farmall Cub clutch problem

    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...
  70. O

    Farmall cub snowplow on Yanmar 1500D

    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?
  71. O

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  72. J

    Buying Advice Need advice on McCormick Deering/Farmall Cub

    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...
  73. M

    IHC Farmall Cub

    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...
  74. L

    Farmall Cub: what to watch out for

    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...
  75. T

    Tire For Farmall Cub

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

    FARMALL CUB FOULING PLUGS

    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?
  77. S

    1949 Farmall Cub Implements

    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...
  78. A

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  79. W

    Farmall Cub

    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...
  80. R

    Farmall Cub

    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...
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