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by JoeK
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: what did i get myself into!
Replies: 2
Views: 2464

what did i get myself into!

Acquired some new iron over the spring. Was originally looking for a tractor for my dad but ended up bringing more then one home, just couldn't leave them :lol: the goods! 782 dual hydraulics + cast iron rear 782 single hydraulics + IH hub caps+ cast iron rear 1282? identity crisis (682 by sn) + cas...
by JoeK
Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 7284 down!
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

Re: 7284 down!

i did end up bringing the spindle to a machine shop, they were not able to make a new one but thought they could piece it back together for me. they did an awesome job. talked to the machinist some, said he bored the shaft some welded a dowel in and was able to get it welded straighter then when the...
by JoeK
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 7284 down!
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

7284 down!

not sure where to put this so apologies in advance.  i had the front spindle/hub break on me and cannot find a replacement part anywhere. i called 8 dealers, 18 scrap yards, ebay, google, this part is a ghost. part is NLA, discontinued with no sub to a new number would anyone know of a salvage yard ...
by JoeK
Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: kubota d600-640 block heater installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2330

Re: kubota d600-640 block heater installation

Sorry for the long delay in replaying to your question, there is a small frost plug on the side of the engine but its unlikely anyone makes a element heater that size, if it's even a water galley. i have also seen on this site and in my work a re circulation type heater and they also work very well,...
by JoeK
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: kubota d600-640 block heater installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2330

Re: kubota d600-640 block heater installation

install the plate before installing the cord.
install the plate before installing the cord.
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got my hole a little off but it still clears
got my hole a little off but it still clears
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all wrapped up.<br />re assemble in reverse order, add coolant and test the heater.
all wrapped up.
re assemble in reverse order, add coolant and test the heater.
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by JoeK
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: kubota d600-640 block heater installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2330

Re: kubota d600-640 block heater installation

time to clean.
time to clean.
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i cleaned up the hole with some Emory cloth
i cleaned up the hole with some Emory cloth
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take notice that the heating element is offset, this will only install one way in the head.
take notice that the heating element is offset, this will only install one way in the head.
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using a 1/4&quot; ratchet wrench and 5/16 socket, i carefully pulled the block heater into its home. only tapping with a hammer when needed. <br />Note- this is a very tight fit and a high likely hood of cutting the oring, lubricate the hole and oring with some coolant before installing.
using a 1/4" ratchet wrench and 5/16 socket, i carefully pulled the block heater into its home. only tapping with a hammer when needed.
Note- this is a very tight fit and a high likely hood of cutting the oring, lubricate the hole and oring with some coolant before installing.
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you will need to cut the plate to allow room for the heater and its cord. 1.5&quot; hole to allow enough room
you will need to cut the plate to allow room for the heater and its cord. 1.5" hole to allow enough room
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by JoeK
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: kubota d600-640 block heater installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2330

Re: kubota d600-640 block heater installation

at this point the fan belt will need to be removed, pto clutch wire removed, bolts removed from engine fan mount, last 2 bolts holding the plate and coolant drained.
at this point the fan belt will need to be removed, pto clutch wire removed, bolts removed from engine fan mount, last 2 bolts holding the plate and coolant drained.
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objective has been reached. next task remove the frost plug.
objective has been reached. next task remove the frost plug.
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with a small hammer and a short bolt, with small but firm hits the plug with eventually give way.
with a small hammer and a short bolt, with small but firm hits the plug with eventually give way.
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with a small channel lock pliers, the plug should easily be removed from the bore of the head.
with a small channel lock pliers, the plug should easily be removed from the bore of the head.
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victory!
victory!
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by JoeK
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: kubota d600-640 block heater installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2330

kubota d600-640 block heater installation

Happy Holidays everyone Been putting this project off for a while but now i need to get my diesel ready to move snow. My main snow moving machine is my 2086 with a 451 blower. Unfortunately my 2086 is down for some repairs, after 4 years of random miss fire's, it's igniter module bit the dust. While...
by JoeK
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point
Replies: 4
Views: 3530

Re: setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point

I wonder if that's not where I'm having my issue, both set of instructions say to place a block under the tire but I will try setting it with out it and see how it acts. thank you SWilliams
by JoeK
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point
Replies: 4
Views: 3530

Re: setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point

JMotuzick, sorry for the confusion with my question, I have the plow already mounted on my tractor with an a-frame from xtream motorworks and was wondering if someone came a cross a lifting height issue combining a sleeve hitch plow and a 3point I set the plow from the sleeve hitch manual and discov...
by JoeK
Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point
Replies: 4
Views: 3530

setting up a sleeve hitch plow for use on a 3point

Hello guy's, been a while and with the "roan virus" crap going around i hope everyone is doing well. So I bought a brinly 10" plow off of eBay a few weeks ago, and after putting it together in my living room being proud of my purchase like some sort of center piece I decided to pull the 60" deck off...
by JoeK
Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 782D
Replies: 7
Views: 7580

Re: 782D

ended up at the farm to look at his combine today and decided to take a few pictures. I'm really impressed with how this red cub looks, the hour meter i think works i can hear it ticking. looking forward to getting this one running!
by JoeK
Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 782D
Replies: 7
Views: 7580

782D

hey guys, i have the opportunity to buy a 782D from a local farmer, tractor came from my dealer along time a go when they sold cub cadet, i haven't gone out and looked at it yet but im told it needs a throttle cable, is there anything special or unique about these red 782's. im really looking forwar...
by JoeK
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Who's ready for Winter?
Replies: 91
Views: 92637

Re: Who's ready for Winter?

I actually don't know what model blade it is, but its not a cub blade. I can see a case emblem on it but i don't see a tag anywhere, im guessing it may have been painted over ;)
by JoeK
Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Who's ready for Winter?
Replies: 91
Views: 92637

Re: Who's ready for Winter?

I am most certainly not ready for winter.. but it came early in eastern North Dakota, most farmers around me don't have any crop off while some have a bare minimum of crops off.Its just been so darn wet nothing has been done in the fields and now they got 12-18 inches of heavy wet snow. I did someth...
by JoeK
Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 451 blower belt slipage
Replies: 4
Views: 4261

Re: 451 blower belt slipage

Steve, im glad you pointed me in the belt tensioner direction, it was very bent . so i got that as straight as i could with what i had, it blows a lot better( i can actually push light snow with it) but can still slip rather easy in the crap left by the snow plow. i am ordering a new tensioner sprin...
by JoeK
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 451 blower belt slipage
Replies: 4
Views: 4261

Re: 451 blower belt slipage

i never even gave the tensioner a thought, i will look into that. but i am 100% sure i dont have the correct belt for my super, i know its not 5/8" anyway. i will be ordering the correct one shortly. thanks for the help
by JoeK
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 451 blower belt slipage
Replies: 4
Views: 4261

451 blower belt slipage

As the title says im having trouble with my belt slipping. its slipping from getting snow blown on the pulley from the chute where it meets the blower housing. i used to have the cover for it but that fell/broke off and well......it's seen better days :oops: . but even with the shield/ cover on i co...
by JoeK
Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 2086 light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7336

Re: 2086 light problem

problem solved, kinda embarrassed about this but here goes. i took my side panel off and touched the wires on my key switch... the lights came on. wtf....talk about a son of a gun moment :oops: so alittle emery cloth and some contact cleaner is in order now but, i figured i better fess up and let yo...
by JoeK
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 2086 light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7336

Re: 2086 light problem

Thanks for uploading the schematic that will come in handy :beer: i am suspecting the key switch as Steve has said. I ran back to work last night and grabbed my test light, its a power issue, i grounded the circuit and nothing happened, but i can put power to it and light it them up. now i should st...
by JoeK
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 2086 light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7336

2086 light problem

Hey guys, i installed some LED lights on my tractor tonight, got them wired up and did a wire wiggle test to be sure everything was good, lost everything unable to get back up. hot wired my blower and tractor light to get the snow off the driveway, where is the fuse located? i have one fuse that i k...
by JoeK
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 6" PTO part number
Replies: 2
Views: 3089

Re: 6" PTO part number

Ok, that's what i was unsure of. found a company on amazon that sells replacement clutches for less then cub gets for them. parts tree lists 917-3389 for $391.31 on amazon its the same number and its $179.99 with free shipping. being the 1782 has the same engine as the 1772, i would think it would j...
by JoeK
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: 6" PTO part number
Replies: 2
Views: 3089

6" PTO part number

Hey guy's, just wondering if anyone can confirm the 6" PTO part number 917-3389 from parts tree.com its the later SN for the 1782. i checked tractordata.com and both 1772 and1782 have the D640 kubota diesel engine, so it should fit i want to hear from the guys that have done a 4.6 to 6" swap, is the...
by JoeK
Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 451 on a 1772
Replies: 8
Views: 8470

Re: 451 on a 1772

anyone know what the part number for a PTO clutch for a 1782 would be? having the parts guy at my work look, but said there are 2 for that model, also anyone have a real good picture of a cub cadet snow blade, i have a case blade and i was wondering what it would take to make it push from the rear a...
by JoeK
Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 451 on a 1772
Replies: 8
Views: 8470

Re: 451 on a 1772

Tom, i have looked at the sticky several times and it references changing the PTO on the tractor or the gearbox on the blower, i was just wondering if the pulley on the blower could be changed? but I'm realizing now that may not be able to happen would have to really drop in size to speed up the blo...
by JoeK
Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 451 on a 1772
Replies: 8
Views: 8470

451 on a 1772

Hey guys, been a while since i posted anything on the sight. I got a good one for ya, when i bought my 1772 i got a blower with it a 451 and i have been looking at some stuff on what i will need to do to not only mount to my diesel but actually use the blower. regarding the PTO issue would it be pos...
by JoeK
Mon Apr 18, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1772 vibration
Replies: 11
Views: 10940

Re: 1772 vibration

The round plate that holds the end of the shaft has 3 bolt's that bolt to the crankshaft there is only one that lines up like this, the other one i replaced was also like this, I will try get a picture of the one i removed and post it on here.
by JoeK
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1772 vibration
Replies: 11
Views: 10940

Re: 1772 vibration

Why yes, yes i can. What your looking at in the picture is the coupling between the engine and the drive line, the bolt heads that you see touching are what hold the bushing for the end of the driveshaft and the rubber flex disk, somehow they line up just right making me wonder if there is special b...
by JoeK
Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: 1772 vibration
Replies: 11
Views: 10940

Re: 1772 vibration

Picture of where my vibration was coming from, some how managed to get a die-grinder in there and made some space between the heads and now runs a lot smoother. I did order some new motor mounts as well to try get whats left of the vibration. hope it works those motor mounts were not cheap. :cry: