107 Maintenance

[sir_lancealot]

I've been working on my 107 lately. When I got it, it had some spider-web-wiring, weird muffler setup, and smoked really bad. I've disassembled, cleaned, and repaired some items as it's been going back together. Here are some pictures of the progress so far.

[J-Mech]

I still think the headlights make it look like it's squinting, lol.

Does it still have the stock exhaust elbow? I don't remember.

[sir_lancealot]

I still think the headlights make it look like it's squinting, lol.

Does it still have the stock exhaust elbow? I don't remember.

It’s going to get the full light package as well, so the weird LED strips will go away.

I came with an extra motor and parts box, which had the exhaust elbow in it.

[zippy1]

That's an interesting muffler, and heat shield...
I know a "guy" who happens to have the headlight panel for that tractor. Just missing one ring.

[sir_lancealot]

That's an interesting muffler, and heat shield...
I know a "guy" who happens to have the headlight panel for that tractor. Just missing one ring.

Oh really? I have one I’m going to put on this tractor, but I will need more for a couple others that don’t have headlights. My 73 and 106 have yet to have them installed.

[Diesel Doc]

Nice looking tractor Lance. I think Jon's comment about squinting is pretty accurate. lol

[J-Mech]

Isn't it hilarious!

[zippy1]

Oh really? I have one I’m going to put on this tractor, but I will need more for a couple others that don’t have headlights. My 73 and 106 have yet to have them installed.

Yes sir. I'll try and remember to get you a couple pictures over the weekend.

[sir_lancealot]

Sounds great! Thanks!

[Greenstripewideframe]

Yes sir. I'll try and remember to get you a couple pictures over the weekend.

Better make a decision before somebody closer buys it up.😁😁

[sir_lancealot]

Worked on the 107 a little today. Got it fired up to seat the head gasket. I need to go back and retorque the head now. Here are some pictures to prove it happened.

[Arnie Cunningham]

Nice progress on the squinter Lance. Always good to see one get revived with some new parts. Btw That’s quite the long plug wire that thing has got.

[sir_lancealot]

That it is. I needed a wire and that’s the only one I had laying around. Just one more small part to add to the list of items to replace. 🙄

[zippy1]

Well I guess it's better being to long, than to short.

[J-Mech]

Lance, you work on the 107 any lately? Or have you been like me..... too busy, cold and broke to work on a Cub, LOL!

[sir_lancealot]

Been too busy. I have heat out there, so cold isn't a problem. Thanksgiving was last week and I've been busy with the Christmas musical at church. I did get my brass PTO buttons in from Jeff, so there's that. I didn't want to put the front end back on until I had those. I wanted to try and run the tractor for a little while before setting it up for snow duty, on the off-chance I have an issue with it. Not sure I'll get to do that though.

[sir_lancealot]

Got the 107 finished up this morning. I had the day off so I went out early, turned on the heat, and finished her up. I added headlights, spring assist, wheels w/ chains, weights, and installed the snow thrower. The PTO button was gone so I ordered some from Jeff. I’m happy with the way it turned out. She still smokes a lot, but I’m hoping maybe the rings just need to reseat themselves. If the smoke doesn’t stop after a few hours of use, I’ll probably look into tearing into it.

[J-Mech]

Looks much better with wide open eyes and not squinty ones.

Now you just need snow!!!

[zippy1]

^^^^^ What he said.
I was supposed to get you pictures of the lights I have for that tractor, wasn't I? Completely forgot about it till you mentioned "light" in your post. Sorry Lance.

[sir_lancealot]

No worries. I don't need them right this minute, so I'm in no rush.