782D journey

[1811Cub]

 

[1811Cub]

Link to the LED's I used. I had to slightly open up the hole with a tapered reamer so that the LED would fit snug. I used some industrial glue to ensure it does not ever fall out.
10 x Pre Wired 12v 10mm Orange Amber LEDs Prewired 12 volt LED 11v 13v 14v 15v R | eBay

 

[jkreutner]

I don't know if this helps you much.

 

[1811Cub]

Yes, thank you for the reply!

 

[1811Cub]

Verified that the IH-61176-C92 pulley is an acceptable replacement for the original 756-3032 fan idler pulley which has been discoed by MTD for some time. The pulley is virtually identical to the original except that the IH part has a slightly deeper belt groove.

 

[Todd]

So a search yielded the info that a 11/32" steel check ball was used in Chrysler 727 Torqueflites.

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Nice. And 727s are used throughout the IHC light duty range so, there's your *original part* connection.

Todd.

 

[Todd]

That's my 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super 20 402. View attachment 148757

Truck... schmuck - though I do dig a 402. But of real interest.... Is that a Grand Am?

Oh, and your tractor? The envy is high at this end.

Todd.

 

[1811Cub]

Thank you, Todd. The Grand Am is a Admiralty Blue 1973 400/4 speed manual trans. I sold it 3 years ago to purchase a 1973 Admiralty Blue Firebird Formula 455.

 

[Todd]

Thank you, Todd. The Grand Am is a Admiralty Blue 1973 400/4 speed manual trans. I sold it 3 years ago to purchase a 1973 Admiralty Blue Firebird Formula 455.

Righteous trade out.

When I was stationed at Ft Devens - at the exact same time - I had opportunity to buy a either 400/4speed Le Mans Sport OR a 400/4speed Grand Am. Driving both, I opted for the Sport but the Grand Am was decidedly prettier. My sport was that sickly, baby-pooh brownish color.

Prior to that back at language school in Monterey I had a Formula 400 with the functional hood scoops but sold it to get into my first Scout. My Formula was a gorgeous blue but I can't say whether it was Admiralty or not.

 

[1811Cub]

Adding the missing pieces to the puzzle. Located a new Kubota oil fill tube and injector tube retainer brackets. Next addition is a battery master disconnect switch.

 

[Todd]

Adding the missing pieces to the puzzle. Located a new Kubota oil fill tube and injector tube retainer brackets. Next addition is a battery master disconnect switch.

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Oh my.... Look at all that room someone left in there for a turbo!

 

[1811Cub]

This engine runs strong even without a Turbo. The previous owner was plowing his fields with it quite effortlessly. All I do with it is mow and have it look pretty haha.

 

[tkhoffman]

Oh my, that looks great. My 'someday list' is to put the Kubotas 3 cyl. gas engine in my 782. I have these engines in old, retired, all wheel drive scissor Lifts. They are very reliable.
These units have a hydraulic pump mounted to them, wonder if I could or should totally alter the hydraulics. Probably too much rear drive issues with doing that.

 

[Todd]

This engine runs strong even without a Turbo. The previous owner was plowing his fields with it quite effortlessly. All I do with it is mow and have it look pretty haha.

No doubt. I was mostly kidding.

While I'd LOVE to listen to the turbo whine, I'd hate the increased heat and the destructive effect to the oil.

Now, were a fella to build a *puller* out of it......

 

[1811Cub]

Refinished the grille

 

[1811Cub]

Master battery switch installed..

 

[Todd]

Master battery switch installed..

Always a good call.

 

[Mark Evans]

Oh my, that looks great. My 'someday list' is to put the Kubotas 3 cyl. gas engine in my 782. I have these engines in old, retired, all wheel drive scissor Lifts. They are very reliable.
These units have a hydraulic pump mounted to them, wonder if I could or should totally alter the hydraulics. Probably too much rear drive issues with doing that.

Add a diverter valve !!!

 

[1811Cub]

Great day to mow. The engine side cover and rear seat base have been repainted using Irongard enamel.

 

[PACub100]