First off, congrats! These are a marvelous machine.
At minimum, make sure your oil pressure warning lamp is operational, and optimally add a gauge in place of the hour meter, which can be moved under the hood. I just picked up my first diesel, a 1984 782D, and the light was disconnected a long time ago based upon the condition of the electrical tape used to cover the connection. Upon hooking it up, the oil light stays on until half throttle then goes out. I haven't had a chance to hook up a gauge to see if there is an actual pressure deficiency, or if it's a bad switch.
Also, be aware these are hard on the stock driveshaft. I have already sheared off a spirol pin on the engine end of the driveshaft. Many have encouraged a switch to the CV style shaft used on the later Cyclops or 2000/3000 series.
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582, 682, 782, 782D, 1282, 1050, 1210 x 2, 1711, and 1811
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