Let's see your Cyclops Cubs!!

[jimbob200521]

For all the Cyclops lovers out there, lets see your Cyclops Cubs!! They are fast becoming a favorite of mine, so I want to see what everyone has. Post pics of your Cyclops at work, being worked on, dirty, clean; whatever you've got. For the lovers of the plastic front ends out there, let's show some love!!

I'll start; I've got an 1864 and 2284 at the moment (2284 in pieces), but I'll share anyway.

My 1864 out killing some grass:


My 2284 as it currently sits:

[Sam Mac]

While you have the 2284 that far apart pull the battery tray and clean and re lube the CV joint for the steering. Nice work so far!
(Edit I see in your other post that you did the steering CV)

My two Favorite Cyclops.

[jubilee]

Here are my 1782 and 1862. The 1862 is waiting for me to remove and fix the starter. Will try Matt's procedure. There sure is not much room down there. The engine now runs. I was able to use one half of the blown up KT-17 crankcase from my 782 and its crankshaft and two new rods which came with the 1864. No dollars invested in the engine so it will be interesting to see if it lasts and, if so, how long.

[jimbob200521]

Good looking machines, guys

Sam: One step ahead of you; did that last night along with the drive shaft CV's and carb. It turned out to be a night of cleaning (I should say ANOTHER night of cleaning). Good news is it's finally close to being ready to go back together. Hopefully the brown truck should make a stop for me today or tomorrow. Still have to replace the cork gasket, drain, refill, and change the filter on the rear, and drain, refill, and change the filter on the engine. And replace the trunnion springs. And shim some linkages up. Damn, I thought the list was getting shorter!

jubilee - You're right; the Mag's and KT's don't leave much room to work on them. Then again, you could always look at it as an excuse to pull the motor and give a good cleaning

[red56turbo]

Can't really say I'm a "lover" of plastic front ends, but here is my one and only cyclops. She's an early one and the plastic needs help of course, but it is a smoker...............

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by red56turbo

Can't really say I'm a "lover" of plastic front ends, but here is my one and only cyclops. She's an early one and the plastic needs help of course, but it is a smoker...............

What's up with your lift levers; almost looks like a set from an 82 Series bent 90°

Either way, good worker you have there; a diesel is about the only machine left on my to get list so needless to say, I'm jealous!

[Shrewcub]

Here is my 1864

[o---o]

I've had a slow oil leak for a few weeks that I couldn't track down. Mowed about 4 times around the yard yesterday and the PTO clutch started slipping. Leaky front seal

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by jimbob200521

What's up with your lift levers; almost looks like a set from an 82 Series bent 90°

Either way, good worker you have there; a diesel is about the only machine left on my to get list so needless to say, I'm jealous!

PO mod. Only one hydraulic lever there. Wish it had dual hydraulics. Three point on the back was a nice positive when I found it. One of these days I'll get to work on it.

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by o---o

I've had a slow oil leak for a few weeks that I couldn't track down. Mowed about 4 times around the yard yesterday and the PTO clutch started slipping. Leaky front seal

Spray brake cleaner on the clutch for a temporary patch job.