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Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙏🏼

We've never had a consistent amount of snow enough to justify a snowblower attachment, but if this keeps up we may have to adjust course.

Figured I'd try it out, it would be good by itself, but in tandem with the front plow, it's less helpful, since the lift mechanism for the front and rear is the same.

Exhaust will be the valve nearest the muffler/exhaust. Intake is the one closer to the carburetor/intake.

@@SolunaGarage that's all I needed - thanks!

No worries, good luck and check back in, let us know how it went.

@ she runs perfectly! Thanks again. Can’t compare these older machines to any of the crap that’s made today.

Awesome. Glad to hear of another one being saved. They really are fantastic little tractors.

Ken, we appreciate you sticking around and we are sorry that we haven't had any full length, edited videos for a while. Glad you are still finding value in the short, unedited ones.

What is it that you need?

Yeah, it was. I assume it's always been like that, from the wear I see on the adjustment plug and original bearing races.

For this one, yeah. It operates better that way. Ideally, you would replace both but with the runout this shaft had, I had to go with what made it happy.

You may have an internal issue with the differential. I would start by changing fluid and filter, then take it from there.

I believe it only works for the older two turn boxes. Newer boxes have the pivot point of the plate fastened separately with a shoulder bolt.

@@SolunaGarage gotcha,....never messed with the 3 turn late stuff.

Are you going to show the assembly process and adjustment on this for best results?

Absolutely. Not the next video, but the one following.

Hey, we unfortunately had to let go of the truck but found it a great new owner who has done a lot of work to it and drives it regularly.

@ The one I am potentially looking at has a wood bed, and not that good a one, so I am guessing the steel bed was rotten and been cut out. I see you did update videos on the 64 so will watch. Thanks for posting man. 👍

Good luck with your purchase! These are truly unique old trucks, but not meant for someone who is tall...I'm 6'3" and did not fit comfortably in that 64. Cab designs improved for the bumpside and dentside trucks.

@ I am about 5’9 so no worries. The guy selling has had it 12 years, which is good, but you also think why you getting rid of now? I must admit I get rid when something is coming up that’s a bank breaker. But maybe he just wants a change 🤔🤷‍♂️ It’s a 300ci in line six, which probably most were.

Glad it helped!

Not a big deal, really. Good luck!

Yeah the old battery ignition, no oil filter twin just hums!

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Thanks Otis! How's the 2166 doing?

@SolunaGarage Great! Sometimes it kills the engine when engaging the PTO, and a backfire out the exhaust when turning off. I rev it up then key off at idle quickly!

I noticed the single cylinder Commands like to really be warmed up before engaging the PTO. My 2166 is exactly the same way. As for the backfire, a good 60 seconds of cool down at idle and then the throttle up before shutting off has always worked for me. It does need to be a full 60 seconds or more though. The muffler design on the 2000 Series is extremely susceptible to the backfire due to raw fuel self-igniting in the chamber.

Thanks so much, Ken. All we can do is put one foot in front of the other, take it a day at a time, and do our best to make a positive change in the world.

Thanks Mitch! Not happy about the valvetrain noise, but we will run it for a while under a load and see how it does.

Thank you Marc! We really appreciate your support and encouragement 🦾

We would love to see the photos! Send them to justin@solunagarage.com

Thanks for taking the time to comment. All three of the machines you noted that you own are fantastic tractors that we will never see the like of produced again. I'd really like to own a Case some day.

@SolunaGarage I agree the older machines are better and actually have a soal to them. These newer units being made aren't ment to last more then 10 years. The 316K I have I paid $400 a year ago non running less then 3 hours had it running and it's never stopped since yeah it uses a bit of oil but I'm keeping this machine for a long time. The Case was actually my first ever build. It started as a scrapped out unit. Needed a engine I put a 13hp Predator 420cc Hemi in it and use it as much as I can yeah its the roughest looking one I've got but I love it. The kabota is 2000s model but I paid $150 for it with a few minor things wrong I just loved the idea of the 3 cylinder diesel in a mower with power steering. It runs super smooth and I might end up sticking the engine into a 300s series JD to build by dream machine if I don't sell it.

@iowafox2206 that Kubota diesel is a tried and true workhorse. The 2182 we have has the gas version of that engine and they are ridiculously smooth and refined.

83mm/3.267

Good question. The hydraulic control valve for the steering is an orbital valve. It will create some flow, with virtually no pressure when you rotate the valve via turning the steering wheel. This will transfer whatever fluid is in the lines and valve out to the cylinder. As you noted, it is very weak without any input flow/pressure from the pump.

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Yeah, it depends on the spec number of the engine, and what the machine manufacturer requested from Kohler. Some have the valve cover pump, others have a crankcase pulse pump, others have no fuel pump at all.

@SolunaGarage ok I was wondering about that. My 1864 has a hose running from the motor behind the oil filter that runs the pump.

That's the pulse pump style. Arguably a better design than the valve cover mechanical version.

So how did you make it a 20 HP from an 18? Is it tuning or rpm or...?

There is a throttle limiter on the 18hp. If you remove the limiter and readjust the governor, you have a 20 HP.

Thanks Otis 🙏🏼

Yeah, it's getting to be that time again. Batteries and electrical systems are gonna start complaining.

I've not seen that myself but I have heard of it, along with the crank gear cracking and the governor gear breaking. All of these were high hour or even on second rebuild concerns.

Yup, plan on going into the crankcase, and you should plan on replacing rods, pistons, rings, and at least hone the bores. You'll have an engine that will last your lifetime.

@@SolunaGarage do you have any videos of rebuilding this engine?

We do not have a full teardown and rebuild but that is in the works. This series goes over everything except the opening up the crankcase and replacing components inside.

Remove battery tray and transmission fan/pulley.

That's not great, but it will run on 75. I would check your valve lash and ignition components next. Backfiring is usually carb or ignition related, and if you have a bad condenser it will cause it to run really awfully under anything other than idle.

@@SolunaGarage many thanks , have just found ur channel its great 👍👍

@hookybit hope it helps!

@@SolunaGarage dont suppose you have a part # for the condensor ?

Points and Condensor: 52-755-13-S

Yes, it is.

Sounds like you have overfueling, not ignition problems. Have you checked spark when the engine is failing to start/flooding? That's what I would check first.

Yep, we actually have a 2166 with this installed on it. 👌🏼👌🏼

We can discuss if you like. service@solunagarage.com

We are a Gardner dealer, we get most of our parts through them. If you need anything, feel free to reach out to us. If you would rather shop online yourself, opeengines.com is a good place to find Briggs and Kohler parts at a reasonable cost Thanks for the comment, glad you are enjoying the videos 🦾

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Hey Mike!

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Nice! Will keep that mod in mind 🦾

Yeah, I really like the 50A/C decks. They are the best old decks Cub made. They cut great and are super easy to repair and maintain.

First position on the switch is RUN/LIGHTS. I suspect you have a short to ground on the positive wires going to the front or rear lights. I'd start there.

@@SolunaGarage Thank you. Greatly appreciated

For an old 44a it does great!

The IH/CCC Cub line just kept getting better until they retired them. The 82 Series were a huge improvement over the Quietline, and the Cyclops again were an improvement over the 82 Series. All we can do now is save them and appreciate them for what they were and still are.

Thanks for watching! These truly are some amazing machines.

Very cool video I am a cub cadet garden tractor fan. I do not see many of these mowing any more mainly without deck and hooked up to a plow.

@kylebruhn thanks, we love these old vintage Cubs. It's a differing feeling mowing with something that is 50 years old.

@@SolunaGarage I have a 1450, 982 and a Loboy 154 and absolutely love them! Trying to buy a 1650 and a 782D right now.

Hey Ken - we are going to return to our full length videos soon. We have an update video coming this week. Thanks for sticking around!

Thanks for sticking it out with us. We are working on our return to the full length videos this week 🙏🏼

Wheel Horse or Gravely or Deere. Deere 300 Series would be an obvious choice. Wheel Horse 420-H would be a nice hydro tractor and more unique. Gravely G Series would be great if you want a gear drive.

@@SolunaGarage Thanks for you reccomendation

They are all great machines. I think what I would do is drive one of each and see what fits you best.