Super M fixed, ready to work!

I posted a couple weeks ago that my Super M had lunched its pilot bearing and upper constant mesh gear. Well, I got all the parts I needed including a new clutch disk. 3 new bearings, 1 oil seal, good used input shaft and she is pulling again.

Also took care of a couple items since I had the opportunity. I ditched the belt pulley--it was only in the way--and I slid the rear hubs in to their narrowest position. One thing I found was than the right rim had slipped thru the clamps so I straightened that out. Never noticed it before, though I doubt I was the owner when it happened. Got the generator charging again; that regulator continues to give me fits.

The not-so-good news is that the trans still rumbles. The lower constant mesh gear has a bad spot. Can"t feel anything when I turn it by hand but I hear it. I"ll let it go and monitor to see if it gets worse.

Still, drives great and that motor sounds powerful. Last time I checked compression, it was around 135-140 psi on all 4 cylinders. Gave her a tune-up and new battery.

Sorry for the ramble, here"s the pics.

Chris B.

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Nice straight SM. Glad you got the gears operating.
They are very nice tractors. JimN

good lookin ol gal there. looks like you still got the shudders on the radiator!!

Well, the shutter linkage is there, got the shutters in the shed. I may install them just so they're not sitting around waiting to be bent. Haven't decided.

Chris B.

I do like this tractor. Bought her couple years ago with shaky steering. Put her right to work hauling round bales on a Donahue trailer. I had 4 bales plus the trailer, probably weighed at around 10,000 plus the tractor. Buddy behind me with a JD 4010, was just keeping up and I would pull away thru the turns.

Fixed the steering with new tires and a bearing/seal kit for the bolster.

Next project is the brakes. One side works, the other doesn't.

I'm thinking a paint job might not be too far in the future. However, everytime I think about the work I put into my Cub, I lose interest!

Chris B.