power steering add on 782
I put power steering on my 782 this past summer love it!!
I used a Ross 5 port unit off a 316 Green tractor and cylinder.
I bought them from evil bay.
There seems to be a lot more "green" tractors being parted out than cubs.
The steering wheel wound up 1" lower than stock, but no problem.
the hydraulic lines were constructed from 3/8" brake/fuel tubing available from any auto parts.
I made a bracket for the cyl to attach to the frame, and reinforced the spindle to attach the other end.
there were some clearance problems of the L. front tire rubbing the cyl on a Left turn.
this was solved by making longer axle stubs (2-1/2" to both sides) and it greatly reduced the tendency to tip on steep side hill inclines or when turning at higher speeds.
I will try to post a few pix's
I would do the conversion again with no hesitation,
but I would look at a cub cylinder to see if it is possibly smaller??
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