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1872 freshen up update
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:42 pm
by cwcub
Finished up the 1872 last weekend. Runs very well, man what a difference the electric fuel pump makes. You touch the key and it’s running! I’m glad I didn’t give up on it. I was a little apprehensive about digging into this engine but couldn’t be happier with it
Re: 1872 freshen up update
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:32 am
by dag1450
Hey that's great. I think worn valves are a huge issue on these old engines. After seeing what guys go through to repower with an aftermarket engines..a refresh was the way to go.
Re: 1872 freshen up update
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:27 pm
by cwcub
Yes valves probably contributed to hard starting. If the bottom end was loose I probably would have went another way. Time to start looking at the 782 it’s pretty rough but worthy
Thanks for the encouragement and advise
Re: 1872 freshen up update
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:05 pm
by davis2
782's are awesome, I love mine!!!