I do the "re-profile the sector stud",...add a NICE 602 (IIRC) to the plate adjustment,....and add a 3/4 front axle bearing to the top of the tube. I use super glue and some cheap 80 pound test spectra to wrap the bearing od for a tight fit. Hope you can use that info.
Yup, we have done these exact things to our other Cub with the Ross 2-turn. It does help a little, but I find that on these tractors and others that the friction of the tires themselves is really where a lot of the gain is to be had (or by getting more mechanical advantage by getting the 3 turn ratio box). We also install thrust washers on the bottom of the steering spindles. Every little bit helps. Thank you!
We are a Rotary dealer - Rotary is where we get these bearings and we stock them. The part number is 6534 if you want to source yourself. You can buy through us if you want, as well. Rotary does not sell direct, so you have to find them through distribution or third part supplier of some sort. The bearings we stock from Rotary are an exact match, down to the manufacturer stamping on the bearing housing. 👌🏼
Hello Again From Kentucky. When you swap out the 2 turn steering for the 3 turn steering kind of leads me into a question being that I also have 3 Cub Cadets. Could you just swap out the worm gear but still use the exact same steering casing? Wouldn’t you think that the Ross steering mechanism would be pretty much the same between both steering columns. My steering on my 682 Cub Cadet is a bit loose in which probably needs a good overhaul. I hit luck with my IH Cub Cadet 107 and found a steering column that was very tight. It’s not a good feeling when you are steering to the left and the tractor takes off to the right - Not A Good Feeling At All.
I know this isnt a great place to ask this but have you ever changed the pto output shaft oil seal on an 18 horsepower kohler command? Mine started leaking pretty good recently and i dont know if its an easy job. Just asking
Once you get the PTO off, that's an easy job. Just remove the old seal, being careful not to gouge the block or crank, then reinstall. Be mindful of the proper seal depth.
@@SolunaGarage thank you I'm only sixteen and I've never done an oil seal before. I've fixed a few things on my new to me 1864. I used your videos on the 1772 hydro control to put new plates on mine even though it only had 515 hours when I got it. Other than that it's been a great machine.
This is the 1 thing I dont like about my Cub original, the fact that it doesnt use bearing in the front wheels. Why it doesnt is beyond me. At least the steering assembly is more robust than my trusty GT2544 that has a worn sector gear, and of course Cub doesn’t make it anymore😂. Very nice job on the 782. It has come together nicely.
The 2544 is a great tractor as well. If you have the old gen 1 version with metal hood, we probably have a good used sector gear here if you need it. Thanks for the encouragement!
@@SolunaGarage 2544 sure is a great tractor, unfortunately I have the gen 2 version with the absolutely idiotic hood design. Whoever thought that was a good idea and of all to not make it out of metal should have been fired. Thank you though. Is there going to be more long form videos coming?
@JoshAllen17Goated yup, we will have more long form, fully edited videos coming. It's been a crazy year for us as a business and family. We have videos that we recorded a year and half ago that we still need to go through. The 1641 Series The 2182 Series The 1882 Series All these are upcoming. Just taking us a while to get back into the swing. In the meantime, we felt it was good to at least connect with you all again on some quick videos and updates with the 782. Thanks for sticking around!
Your videos are excellent so informative, well spoken and professionally done!
Keep up the great work!!!!
Whoa...thank you. I certainly don't feel that they are everything you say, but appreciate your kind words.
I do the "re-profile the sector stud",...add a NICE 602 (IIRC) to the plate adjustment,....and add a 3/4 front axle bearing to the top of the tube. I use super glue and some cheap 80 pound test spectra to wrap the bearing od for a tight fit.
Hope you can use that info.
Yup, we have done these exact things to our other Cub with the Ross 2-turn. It does help a little, but I find that on these tractors and others that the friction of the tires themselves is really where a lot of the gain is to be had (or by getting more mechanical advantage by getting the 3 turn ratio box). We also install thrust washers on the bottom of the steering spindles. Every little bit helps. Thank you!
Thanks for keeping us informed. Could you share where you pick up your bearings? I need for those myself.
We are a Rotary dealer - Rotary is where we get these bearings and we stock them.
The part number is 6534 if you want to source yourself. You can buy through us if you want, as well. Rotary does not sell direct, so you have to find them through distribution or third part supplier of some sort.
The bearings we stock from Rotary are an exact match, down to the manufacturer stamping on the bearing housing. 👌🏼
@@SolunaGarage thank you I’ve been no huge hurry maybe once we get the wiring harness sorted out I can get bearings and that from you at the same time
Sounds good!
Hello Again From Kentucky. When you swap out the 2 turn steering for the 3 turn steering kind of leads me into a question being that I also have 3 Cub Cadets. Could you just swap out the worm gear but still use the exact same steering casing? Wouldn’t you think that the Ross steering mechanism would be pretty much the same between both steering columns. My steering on my 682 Cub Cadet is a bit loose in which probably needs a good overhaul. I hit luck with my IH Cub Cadet 107 and found a steering column that was very tight. It’s not a good feeling when you are steering to the left and the tractor takes off to the right - Not A Good Feeling At All.
I believe they changed the entire housing, but don't have one here to confirm side by side. It's definitely a different part number.
I know this isnt a great place to ask this but have you ever changed the pto output shaft oil seal on an 18 horsepower kohler command? Mine started leaking pretty good recently and i dont know if its an easy job. Just asking
Once you get the PTO off, that's an easy job. Just remove the old seal, being careful not to gouge the block or crank, then reinstall. Be mindful of the proper seal depth.
@@SolunaGarage thank you I'm only sixteen and I've never done an oil seal before. I've fixed a few things on my new to me 1864. I used your videos on the 1772 hydro control to put new plates on mine even though it only had 515 hours when I got it. Other than that it's been a great machine.
@colesbrochuresandtrucks3242 awesome! I started wrenching when I was really young, and it's a lifelong journey. You never stop learning.
This is the 1 thing I dont like about my Cub original, the fact that it doesnt use bearing in the front wheels. Why it doesnt is beyond me. At least the steering assembly is more robust than my trusty GT2544 that has a worn sector gear, and of course Cub doesn’t make it anymore😂. Very nice job on the 782. It has come together nicely.
The 2544 is a great tractor as well. If you have the old gen 1 version with metal hood, we probably have a good used sector gear here if you need it.
Thanks for the encouragement!
@@SolunaGarage 2544 sure is a great tractor, unfortunately I have the gen 2 version with the absolutely idiotic hood design. Whoever thought that was a good idea and of all to not make it out of metal should have been fired. Thank you though. Is there going to be more long form videos coming?
@JoshAllen17Goated yup, we will have more long form, fully edited videos coming. It's been a crazy year for us as a business and family. We have videos that we recorded a year and half ago that we still need to go through.
The 1641 Series
The 2182 Series
The 1882 Series
All these are upcoming. Just taking us a while to get back into the swing. In the meantime, we felt it was good to at least connect with you all again on some quick videos and updates with the 782.
Thanks for sticking around!