Very nice work Sam :beerchug:

Did a repair to one of the NLA side panels on my 1782. The locating pin was broken off. This is very common on the Cyclops tractors. What I do with them is cut the remains off flush, then drill the center out with a ¼” drill bit (go easy) next I tap the hole for a 5/16” -18 thread. Then I cut a piece of 5/16” threaded rod for whatever length I need to make a stud. Clean the cavity behind the where the pin was. Mix some 3M structural adhesive, put a little on the threads and screw the in, then fill the cavity with the remaining already mixed adhesive. When you put the side panel back on the tractor you will be able to put a nut and washer on the stud from under the hood or if it’s the lower one you can remove the plastic grill to get at it. Summit racing sells the adhesive part # TRM-8101 or click on the link.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/trm-8101/overview/
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Got the holes cut for the gauges for the 1782. I'm using a set from SunPro that I picked up at Auto Zone for $29.99 with a 20% discount ended up paying $25.26 after tax. You need to cut 1-5/8” holes for these. Easy job if the engine is out of the tractor because you can cut the holes from the back side. You can do it from the front but you will need to remove the steering wheel. I locate the holes just below the lip at the top of the steel dash tower support. Part number is CP8091SW, link for the gauges.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=267578_0_0_
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Nice work on the gauges, Sam!

:beerchug: Go Sam go, lol.

I like it Sam! Did you hook up the backlights too? :bigthink:

Not yet. Just getting things test fitted. Not in a rush on this one, I have a couple months before I can use it. Just ordered all new hoses and a fan belt from the Kubota dealer for it. They should be in end of the week. The boots for the drive shaft are toast so waiting on those also. I need to relocate the head light switch because I plan on putting a choke cable where the switch is now for a shut down for the engine. The Cyclops diesels had an electric solenoid for a shut down, it's NLA it went bad and the PO removed it. It had a zip tie that was set up to pull to shut it off. Gotta love some PO mods.

Looking good my friend!

Looking good Sam. My 1782 has a pull cable to shut it off. I had assumed it was factory. It's a first year build 1782. Now ya got me curious.........:bigthink:

Josh

I just looked at the early 1782 parts on the Cub parts site and this is what they show. I don't know what to tell you. Any chance of you posting a pic of how yours is set up?
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