Free Cub Cadet? Wife Says No, I Say Yes!

Fixing up a Cub Cadet 2146 mower
0:00-1:53 Introduction
1:54-2:37 Linamar/Onan Engine
2:38-5:06 Current Problems and Plans
5:07-6:15 Extra Parts
6:16-13:16 Taking Off Bagger Attachment
13:17-16:47 How To Take The Deck Off
16:48-21:22 Power Wash Time
21:23-23:24 What Damage Did I Find?
23:25-30:24 Fixing The Deck and Reattaching Deck
30:25-32:06 Outro

[@philliphall5198]

I hear of free stuff but never experienced it yet at 73 😢

[@bigsonslawncare]

If people only understood sometimes theses things just call our name! 😂 I had several JD and Cubs did the same✔️💯

[@zombiesgarage5144]

I believe others would call it a addiction lol

[@bigsonslawncare]

@@zombiesgarage5144 Absolutely 😂👍🏾

[@stevenb.182]

I had one just like it. Wish I still had it. It's a Linamar (Line - A - Mar)....cousin to an Onan engine.

[@zombiesgarage5144]

I don't think I ever heard any two people pronounce the name the same. From what I researched Cummins owns the design under ZX390 motor, mostly used in generators and pumps. Neat motor, shame it isn't used more because it makes more torque than the usual Courage and Command engines

[@JoshAllen17Goated]

@@zombiesgarage5144I think the Command twins IMO are more reliable. Looking at how Command twins are made, they are made very similar to a small diesel with the thickness of rods, pistons, and overall beef of components. Onan/linamar are great engines but theyre just not as reliable.

[@stevenb.182]

onanparts
53 posts · Joined 2009
#6 · Dec 10, 2010
Linamar engines were all assembled from parts supplied by Cummins/Onan then branded "Linamar". Same tooling and parts no matter if it says Onan or Linamar. The only difference is the decal.
Above is one of many posts in various mower and small engine forums. There was an even older connection between Cummins and Onan. I worked in the powertrain business, and already knew of the Cummins/Onan connection. Didn't find out about the Onan/Linamar connection, until I bought my 2146 Cub. I don't remember Cummins manufacturing gasoline engines......probably why they bought Onan. The Linamar thing came later....Onan parts assembled by Linamar (an equipment manufacturer), for various applications.

[@philliphall5198]

I take my extra batteries off equipment into the house during winter and keep them charged up 😊😊😊

[@zombiesgarage5144]

We used to do that when I lived more north but here in NC the winters are short thankfully

[@Psycodiver69]

Hey, can't beat a free running mower, I never get that lucky

[@zombiesgarage5144]

Free is my favorite price