some cub questions...

1. Does anyone know how the starter switch is supposed to be isolated from the starter case and from the linkage? (in other words, is there a breakdown diagram of this somewhere that shows the proper layering of insulation maybe?)

2. This cub had been converted over to a twelve volt system. Now when it starts, the starter will get hot if it cranks to long. Does there exist an aftermarket 12v starter that we can buy or can the 6v starter be rewound to be 12v? If not, how long can we crank the motor before causing damage to the current 6v starter?

3. Finally, the cub seems to have an aftermarket carb w/ pull choke on it (the flange is noticably larger on the carb). Has anyone had experience with a slightly larger aftermarket carb? In other words, would it be worth trying to adjust this carb to run correctly or perhaps just order the original one?

Thank you so much for any input to any or all of these questions... We don't have a ton of experience with old tractors like this, but we would like to get it running so we can get some grass cut! Thanks again.

2. ALL starters are overloaded and will overheat if cranked too long, regardless of voltage. Most 12 volt conversions retain the 6 volt starter with no ill effects. The biggest danger to the starter is breaking the nose from the Bendix engaging too violently. Overheating is less of a problem, since they don't have to crank as long.

3. You probably have the only replacement carburetor available new. It was original equipment on the later models. It should work fine if it is clean and properly adjusted.

George Willer