IH 782- Bad motor
 

Hello all,
A friend of mines neighbor is selling an Red IH 782 with a bad engine. He said it was a regular mower before the rod left go. My question is it worth rebuilding the engine? Not sure if it is a series 1 or 2. He is asking $350 for the tractor with a good hydro but no deck and bad engine. Also has hub caps. I guess I am asking if its worth the money and time. I would hate to pass up on it if it is worth his asking price. Any help or info?
No pictures yet as I haven't got there to see it and the owner is not computer savey.

You could always repower it with a M18.

Yes They ain't making the good old iron any more!

a M14 16 or 18 if you can find one , is the way to go.

I'm thinking a series II or Better yet a M-18 .
I don't think I would down grade to a single cyl. M-14 or M-16
But Just my $.02

Yeah I was curious about that listing too. See what shape the tractor is in. Does it have all the side panels? Is it REALLY an IH-built 782? Does it still have the mule drive? Grille? Working lights? A clean hydraulic lift system? The hubcaps alone could be worth north of $200 if they are in nice shape with the IH logo. Cast-iron rear with disc brakes is nice to have for a stand-by as well. You have to see it to know what you're dealing with. My CCC red 782 has better than 1600 hrs on it and is on it's 3rd Series II, but it's the best-driving Cub I have right now. M-18 repower could be big $$ and a good used Series II ain't cheap, either.

Go take a look and see what the particulars are...