Tech Articles

What’s the pin height of each piston?0.750” pin height pistons for the V-Twin0.875” pin height pistons for the 1 Cylinder K-SeriesOn the 0.750” pin height pistons, Oil Rail Supports are used to support the oil ring as it passes over the wrist pin area. These are installed with the dimple on the Oil Rail facing downward and located in the wrist pin area.The Oil Rails don’t touch anything and therefore won’t wear out, so they don’t need to be replaced when installing new rings. (Oil Rails are also used on the 0.875” pin height pistons for the 1 Cylinder K-Series.)...

Need a Cub Cadet replacement Release Arm for Mower When using the heavier spring, it will be easier to press down the clutch pedal.The heavier release arm is longer and stronger than the stock ones. There are 3 styles available: narrow # 51165, wide 51166, and 82 series #51167 These are direct replacement, drop in fit.  Since these are a little longer it may not work on your mower. Click to see video

Cub Cadet Clutch teaser spring, what is  purpose? Replacement parts?MWSC installs one in every clutch we assemble. The teaser spring part # 51088allows you to feel when the clutch is engaging. It also allows for a smootherengagement. We also have a Spring Sleeve part # 52944 That holds the spring so it doesn't squeeze too far causing breakage.  When installing a clutch in an 82 Series Cub Cadet you will also need to add a teaser cup  part # 51143 to go over the teaser spring.   When you have your clutch apart, it would also be a good time to...

Cub Cadet Mowers or Garden Tractors for Pulling: Why should I replace the stock pressure plates?The stock pressure plates might not need to be replaced. Stock pressure platesare made with a thinner design and when used for pulling may result in warping.Check the stock Cub Cadet  plates to ensure that they are completely flat. If they are not completely flat, they can be machined flat again or replaced with MWSC pressure plates which are made from one piece billet metal making them less likely to warp.  We make pressure plates that fit the standard size disc (4.5") This would be the only...

Cub Cadet stock spring is a 300# spring  For pulling Midwest Super Cub offers a red spring 800# and a Yellow spring. 1100#  Part # 51083 & 51084. They each are 6" long Springs  Both should have an installed compression height of 4.5".  Rather than drilling another hole in your drive shaft to get the shorter length use the Split Collar, part # 51086  For a complete listing of replacement parts see mwsc.co   Click here for informational video.