Cub Cadet 1450 Carburetor

dhermesc · Apr 26, 2016

The cub runs ok - the problem is the air cleaner is now held on by one screw - the other two are stripped out. I'm not home now so what is the next size up to tap the holes out to?

Or is there a better way to mount the air cleaner when this happens?

Bob · Apr 26, 2016

They are #10-32 screws, and the easiest repair is to Helicoil the threads in the carburetor.

If you don't have a nearby shop (or buddy) that can do that, you can buy a generic EZ-coil set for less than $20.

dhermesc · Apr 26, 2016

Will the thin aluminum housing not split with a helicoil?

Dalex · Apr 26, 2016

How about JB weld? Make some studs and JB 'em in place .

Bob · Apr 26, 2016

I've done several with no ill effects., YAMMV!

T.R.K. · Apr 27, 2016

Like the other guy said, you can helicoil them. I'm thinking I have one in my collection that has some of the holes tapped 1/4-20.

Another thing that happens is the base of the air cleaner cracks around the screw holes. I don't know what you do to fix that. The problem I think is the extra vibration from the bushings under the cradle.

Cub Cadet 1450 Carburetor

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