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R. Marg

10-23-2003 06:58:48




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heres one for you cub lowboy owners I know they have a starter/generator how well do they work I'm thinking about putting one on a machine that I can't find a starter for its a continetal engine that some one put on a crawler but the flywheel and the bell houseing don't match up so I need to either build a starter for it or use the cub system what do you guys think can I make it work??? Thanks for any help you can be

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Bob M

10-23-2003 09:02:31




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 Re: Cub starter generator in reply to R. Marg, 10-23-2003 06:58:48  
I'd be hesitant to use a starter generator for several reasons:

-Unless your Continental engine is very small (like less than 60 or 70 cubic inches) it's unlikely a starter/generator will have enough stooch to crank the engine.

-You'll need room at the front of the engine to install a fairly large diameter (10" or more) pulley on the crankshaft for the starter/generator belt.

-Also my experience is starter/generators are not particularly durable. In operation they must spin fast and tend to get VERY hot - bearings and brushes require regular replacement.

Suggestion: Have taken the engine number to your local forklift dealer? Forklifts have been powered by small Continental engines for decades - there's lots of them still in service. Chances are good forklift dealer can supply a replacement starter, or at least recommend a source.

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R. Marg

10-23-2003 09:30:42




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 Re: Re: Cub starter generator in reply to Bob M, 10-23-2003 09:02:31  
been tring to go that way but so far haven't been able to find the right starter for the contenital the problem is they put a hercules bell houseing up to it so its sort of miss matched so I have to figure out some way to get or make a starter to work



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Bob M

10-23-2003 10:10:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Cub starter generator in reply to R. Marg, 10-23-2003 09:30:42  
Ahh - I can appreciate your problem now!

Have you tried a good starter shop? With the bellhousing opening dimensions and flywheel ring gear data (tooth count/pitch, distance from starter mounting face, etc) perhaps they can assemble a starter from parts on hand.



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Buzzman72

10-23-2003 08:06:04




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 Re: Cub starter generator in reply to R. Marg, 10-23-2003 06:58:48  
Never saw one on a Cub Lo-Boy, but I never messed with the most recent models of them, either. The only starter-generators I ever saw were on Cub Cadets, and on a 7-hp Kohler, they were marginal at best...but it still beat a recoil starter.



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Jerry K. L.I. ,N.Y.

10-23-2003 14:23:51




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 Re: Re: Cub starter generator in reply to Buzzman72, 10-23-2003 08:06:04  
Old Indy type Starter, We pushed or used electric. 2-6v. batt paralell w/ A Stanley 1 " type 6 v. drill. Today they use 12 & 24 volt set.ups. Just a thought.

Jerry



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Bob M

10-23-2003 09:18:24




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 Re: Re: Cub starter generator in reply to Buzzman72, 10-23-2003 08:06:04  
Some Cub Lo-Boys came equipped with starter/generators in the late 60's/early 70's - a buddy of mine has one in his collection. But it's a poor starting arrangement. The battery must be full, the generator in perfect shape, the belt clean and tight, etc. or the motor won't crank. Any trace of moisture of the belt (even overnite dew) makes the belt slip and leaves the tractor DOA.



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