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Originally Posted by squatch
My super has leaked from the pump/rear end since I got it. I've replaced the gasket between the 2 way too many times and can't actually find any other places that leak.
So add that to the way I beat up on this thing and I think I'd like to just build up an iron rear and a new pump for it.
With pushing snow and the hills I have more weight back there is a plus.
So what models am I looking at for the rear. I realize I'll have to do a gear swap. I remember that much from an old post here.
Anything else I need to be aware of?
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Originally Posted by J-Mech
Find and fix the leak, put a set of Sam Mac's braces on it and drive it. The weight difference on cast versus aluminum isn't enough to say it's heavier. It's not even enough difference that the operating weight changed. For example, an early 782's operating weight is listed the exact same as a 1711. If it's 12lbs I'd be surprised. No benefit to the mod, unless your going to put a backhoe on it, and need the strength. Waste of time and money IMHO. You must not be fixing the right leak, or there is a larger problem, or you just aren't doing it right. The gasket shouldn't fail that often.
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squatch
Something is wrong if you can't keep the cork gasket in place. If you want to do a cast iron rear go for it but as Jon mentioned the rear end brace is the hot setup to reduce the frame twist that breaks the aluminum rears and it also breaks the front mounts on the cast iron rears, ask me how I know. Xtreme is the place to get a set if you want to go that route. Yes I designed them, I also run them on all my stuff even the cast iron rear in my 149 (custom one of a kind design) anyway I don't have time to deal with the production and Aaron can produce a better quality product that I can so I entered into a deal with him to market them. If you buy a set thanks, I'll make a couple $$, if not I'm not going to starve.
Anyway that said Ken6X6 did a cast rear in one of his Supers, you may want to PM him about it.