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Thanks for the info. I ordered one of each. Should be running and cutting grass again. Previous owner must have never changed oil sludge was up to crank journal.

I am in need of new connecting rod for my k161. The tins are not original and was wondering if anybody could cross this rod number to tell me if its large or small bore motor. I have the rod with me and the motor is at the house so I cant measure bore and need to get a rod ordered. Rod #230519.

Thanks I will try that number

What size is the belt for a 70 with timed deck. My belt seems to tight and has no adjustment left.

Vince those leaves are really working that loader. I could have sent you a rake if you needed one. Nice loader hopefully it works well for you.

If anybody would be interested let me know. $300

I had a 1862 that was my mowing machine I liked it allot but then came a 982 with power steering and a 60" haban deck. Needless to say the 1862 set in the corner of the garage all summer and decided to sell it. The 1862 was a nice 500 hour machine but the 982 fit my needs better.

I am using a sleeve setup on my 982 and only had to make lift bar. Works great bought lower bracket with ears from xtreme. The upper casting support I made but it was to thin. I bought a new one and it is very strong.

Operation power steering was a success. Thanks for all the info and advice. The upper face seal was bad the new one looked like a V with a o-ring in the middle. Mine was just a worn down V. I took pictures of the two seals but they did not turn out. I went ahead and used all the seals and checked it...

I got the column out tonight and tore it apart. Seems pretty basic the only seal i found bad was the upper seal. To bad I have to buy the whole kit to get the one seal. If you stay out of the center section which has no seals internally it not that bad. I had a mechanic from vermeer watch me tear in...

Anybody no the best way to remove the column out of a 982 with power steering. It started leaking at the steering wheel so a upper pressure seal must have went bad. Was hoping I could leave the column in and just drop out the bottom part but it looks like it has retaining rings in the diagram. The p...

Kevin I will drop my 982 off for the works. It looks great keep up the good work

we are at the quality inn also. My room is alright. see you in the morning

Had a great evening at aw's this evening. Jess And Cubrick jumped in on my 982 and finished it up for me. Hope everybody has a safe trip and we will se you tomorrow.

when you build your idea make 2 and send me one

I have been looking at tandem small tire deckover and i think that will be perfect for what i want to do. Kinda like the aluminum worthington

I just done some research and found the 317 has drum brakes which bind as the brakes touch the drum and applies more force if I am looking at the diagram right. Which I hate to say looks like a better design.

Finally got the 982 brakes up to snuff. I feel like they are a little on the weak side or bad design. Just wanting some info on others experience with the brakes. I had a deere 317 that would turn on a dime and the inside tire would sit in the same spot. Are they only good for traction assist if a t...

I have found a recent picture of kevin so you can put a face with the name

David I am sure you did nothing wrong they are just trying to get things setup. That feature was to be disabled and they are most likely banging there heads trying to figure out how it slipped through the system. Everybody is learning the system and trying to get the forum tweaked where they want it.

Richard that's a nice looking 129. Mine are old rusty workers. I keep saying I will restore them but it never happens. I am sure the 149 will be great when you are done keep the 149 project pics coming we like project pictures.

Welcome Richard,
Post some pics of your cubs and let us know what you have.

I like the idea of Shooting the Breeze being one large group instead of broke down.

Thanks for getting us going.