Ryan

I replaced the pic with one that has an arrow pointing to the return hole. Very easy to do, just drill a 3/8" hole at the bottom next to the tube mounting area. Only takes a couple minutes to do both sides of the case with a cordless drill. Problem is the rear has to be out of the tractor and you need to remove the axle tubes. Biggest PITA on this job is scraping the old gaskets off the tubes and the trans housing.

Just got my check valves back from Machtech. Hope to get started on the pump soon. :beerchug:

Thanks Sam :beerchug: That hole really is right up against the bottom of the casing there, isn't it. That is a mod I plan to do to my 2284, just have to quit taking on other projects that take priority :biggrin2: I need a bigger workshop like yours, I currently have one 782 sitting on deck to be worked on next, my dad's Wheel Horse is still needing wrench time, and I have a 1330 that needs the hydro looked at so I can give it to my parents to mow with. Then winter comes and THEN, maybe, I will have time next spring :biggrin2:

Anyway, always good to see updates and thank you for reuploading that pic :beerchug:

Got some shop time yesterday, the pump and trans got all new seals and gaskets and it's back in the tractor. Still need to put a set of braces on the rear before I can fill it with oil. Also put one of my pump adapters and a fan support on it. Didn't take any pics, maybe later. :beerchug:

Pic of the rear back in the 2182. Waiting for the rear end braces to finish the back end up and test it. :beerchug:

Coming along there Sam,I should get my super in the shop and do some maintenance on it.
Looks warm today there...

Yep Lew nice and warm, got all the way up to 32.............

The shop?............... what shop?:biggrin2::bigthink:

Got the rear end braces installed. Jury rigged it enough to run it for a while to check for leaks. So far all good. Next on the to do list is to pull the engine, have the radiator cleaned. Then re-wire it. Did a compression check on it, not bad, put a new set or spark plugs in it. Sounds good so far. PTO works with the new bearings.

Thanks for the update Sam, looking good.:beerchug: