782 fuel pump

[John Wyrick]

After a no start condition with no fuel getting to the carburetor, I started looking at old forum questions. Kohler mechanical pumps were pricey and aftermarket parts are iffy. Digger posted a fuel pump from Amazon that he had used. I looked at it and it was $100. I found this one for $25 and it had pretty good reviews. At any rate, I installed it on the firewall and added an in-line fuse. Fired up instantly and it should also help cold weather starting. Time will tell if it lasts but I am initially very happy!

 

[digger]

After a no start condition with no fuel getting to the carburetor, I started looking at old forum questions. Kohler mechanical pumps were pricey and aftermarket parts are iffy. Digger posted a fuel pump from Amazon that he had used. I looked at it and it was $100. I found this one for $25 and it had pretty good reviews. At any rate, I installed it on the firewall and added an in-line fuse. Fired up instantly and it should also help cold weather starting. Time will tell if it lasts but I am initially very happy!

As long as you didn't go over 2 PSI, your gonna love it!!~!!

 

[HKCooper44]

I bet the pump says "Made in China" somewhere on it!

 

[Les schwandt]

Looks like the same pump I have on my 1872. I put a 23 hp Kohler command in it, and had issues with the fuel pump. The electric pump has been on it for 4 to 5 years so far. No problems yet.

 

[HKCooper44]

Good deal. Too bad these engines can't be totally gravity fed.

 

[Les schwandt]

Mine was gravity fed once... to the floor, when I pulled the valve out of the tank trying to get the hose off of it.

 

[Mark Shelby]

After a no start condition with no fuel getting to the carburetor, I started looking at old forum questions. Kohler mechanical pumps were pricey and aftermarket parts are iffy. Digger posted a fuel pump from Amazon that he had used. I looked at it and it was $100. I found this one for $25 and it had pretty good reviews. At any rate, I installed it on the firewall and added an in-line fuse. Fired up instantly and it should also help cold weather starting. Time will tell if it lasts but I am initially very happy!

Where did you find fuel pump and what brand/model is it?

 

[John Wyrick]

Here is what I used. Mowing season is over so not many hours on it. I hope pressure is not too high.

 

[mgonitzke]

That is much higher than the original pump. 1-2 psi. Get a Facet 40177.

 

[mpatterson]

That is much higher than the original pump. 1-2 psi. Get a Facet 40177.

I picked up at Facet pump from Napa to put on my 782. Like Matt said, doesn't need to be very high psi - sadly the one I got, lowest I could find (can't remember the PSI) it still wasn't really low. I honestly have my fuel tap on the tank only open about a turn to cut down on the fuel supply... it seems to work. Not sure if I'll shorten the life of the pump I have by doing that, but at least I'm not flooding it with fuel. Start up was pretty simple at least up until I parked it this past Spring. Fingers crossed it will continue to work well when I dig it out in a few weeks for winter firewood duties.

 

[Mark Shelby]

Looks like the same pump I have on my 1872. I put a 23 hp Kohler command in it, and had issues with the fuel pump. The electric pump has been on it for 4 to 5 years so far. No problems yet.

What was involved in the 23 horse command swap. Doesn’t it have a larger crankshaft diameter?

 

[1811Cub]

The Cub Cadet specification Commands use the same crank diameter as the previous KT17's and Magnums.

 

[Mark Shelby]

The Cub Cadet specification Commands use the same crank diameter as the previous KT17's and Magnums.

So aside from the wiring for electronic ignition it should be pretty much a direct swap?

 

[1811Cub]

The driveshaft length will be different. The crank centerline dimension is the same, so you will use the same engine mounting spacers as with the Magnum/KT17.

 

[Mark Shelby]

A little confusing. So if I use the same mounting for my KT17 the Command will drop right in?

 

[1811Cub]

The crank height is the same, but not depth. You will need to drill 4 new holes in your engine plate, or use a plate from an 1863/1864 etc. The PTO pulley placement is important so you will have to mock it up, or search for documentation on this or other forums as for exact dimensions. The swap is not an exact drop in, but it isn't terribly difficult either.

 

[Mark Shelby]

The crank height is the same, but not depth. You will need to drill 4 new holes in your engine plate, or use a plate from an 1863/1864 etc. The PTO pulley placement is important so you will have to mock it up, or search for documentation on this or other forums as for exact dimensions. The swap is not an exact drop in, but it isn't terribly difficult either.

Again, you’re a wealth of knowledge.

 

[mgonitzke]

Command swap info: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf

 

[Mark Shelby]

Command swap info: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf

Thanks! Yuge help instead of re-inventing the wheel. The 1872, in appearance, looks the same as my 782, only yellow instead of red.

 

[1811Cub]

The 1872 Super GT is similar to a 782, and shares some components, BUT they have a 6" longer wheelbase and wider tread width front and rear.