Tech Article

Torque for Flywheel Nut

Posted by Cathy Stahl on

The Steel 1 Cylinder Cranks use a Flywheel Nut 3/4-16.  When using a STEEL flywheel the nut should be torqued to 417-427 Ft LBS.

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MWSC FAQ's: Command Block Identifications

Posted by Cathy Stahl on

How to identify a Command Block without serial # or model- Bore size is the only way to identify HP 18-20HP blocks have 3.032 Bore or 77mm 22HP are same size as 18-20HP 22 Pro and 23 HP block have a bore of 80mm 25-30HP have a bore of 33mm

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Cub Cadet or John Deere Front Spindle Size on Riding Lawn Mowers

Posted by Cathy Stahl on

Some Cub Cadet Originals had 7/8 spindles, Cub 1000 series have 1" Spindles as well as some John Deere tractors.  3/4" Spindles were the most common spindle sizes on most Cub Cadets

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Cub Cadet Height of front wheels & tires

Posted by Cathy Stahl on

8" x 3.5 Tri Rib Tire on the  8" Rim measures 14.5" tall Tire part # 52516 we have the Douglas Aluminum Polished wheels and our Billet Polished slotted Wheels 6"x 35 Tri Rib Tire on   6" Rim measures 12.5" tall tire part #52517 We have both Douglas and Billet Polished wheels.  The Billet Wheels are made by MWSC and are slotted.

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Cub Cadet Pulling Tractor: What size rear rims go with what size tires?

Posted by Cathy Stahl on

For a Cub Cadet pulling tractor 12x12 with 4/8 offset and 12x 12 with 6/6 offset rims both can be used with 26x12x12 tires.  12x10 rims with a 4/6 offset are to be used with the 23x10.50x12 tires. The 12x12 with a 4/8  offset sets the tire out from the tractor the 6/6 offset tucks the tires under the tractor more.  The 12x14 rims DO NOT WORK WITH 26X12X12 TIRES.The idea of a bigger footprint sounds great but does not work, don't waste your time, energy or $.

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