My 782 Problem

bkw3614 · #1 01-19-2015, 12:27 AM

Just after Christmas, I was given an IH built 782. It is complete, for the most part, but everything in it is stuck. We loaded it onto the trailer with a loader, so it hasn't been pushed around since it was parked. I was told that it ran, sort of, when parked, but did not charge and has some fuel/carburetor problems. There is oil in the crankcase, and I haven't checked the final drive.

I sent the carburetor to a friend who is good at rebuilding them. I need to pull the heads, when it gets warmer to see if there is a piston that is sideways in one side. Then I need to put some sort of penetrant in the cylinders to see if the engine will loosen. I'll need to figure out how ti clean the fuel tank, then clean all the grounds to try to start the engine.

Here is a picture. It isn't pretty, but it is a project.

zippy1 · #2 01-19-2015, 12:44 AM

Sounds like you have a project on your hands

They can't all be turn key. Some need a little more work than others

a3v03v0 · #3 01-19-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by zippy1

Sounds like you have a project on your hands

They can't all be turn key. Some need a little more work than others

That is what I heard when I posted a picture of my 682. It is still ugly but it is running.

If the engine is locked up from sitting I would dump penetrating oil in the cylinders and let it set for a week or two with the heads on.

bkw3614 · #4 02-08-2015, 03:11 PM

I shot a couple of ounces of Kroil into the cylinders. we'll see what happens.

yeeter · #5 02-08-2015, 05:45 PM

I bought a 782 a while back. It was in outstanding condition, and there wasnt a single thing it needed.

So I sold it.

Realized I liked these project tractors instead. Its no fun if everything works perfectly.

Good luck, and looking forward to following as you bring it back to life!

snoel · #6 02-08-2015, 08:09 PM

Yep. My 149 is nearing mostly fixed. It's field ready. In fact plowed the garden with it yesterday. But someone wanted it more than I did, so traded it and a table saw for two more! One original, fence row recovery, and a Case 444, that runs, but, in need of some TLC. And now, the retiree has more projects, for personal entertainment!

red211 · #7 02-08-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by snoel

Yep. My 149 is nearing mostly fixed. It's field ready. In fact plowed the garden with it yesterday. But someone wanted it more than I did, so traded it and a table saw for two more! One original, fence row recovery, and a Case 444, that runs, but, in need of some TLC. And now, the retiree has more projects, for personal entertainment!

You "traded" a 149 off for a case!!! Oh the humanity!! At least you got an O, looks like you should have bought them, fixed the case and sold IT, then restored the O for a pair of Cubs.

bkw3614 · #8 02-08-2015, 11:00 PM

Yeeter,

I really wasn't looking for another tractor, or another tractor project. I sort of fell into this one, when its P.O. told me to come and get it. He said it ran and needed a stator when they parked it. That is all I have to go on. If I can get it mechanically sound, the cosmetic stuff should be easy, except for the painting.

This one is a project, alright. I need to get it loosened up, and running. Then, I am going to try to learn to paint. I am figuring about two years, start to finish. I hope I live that long.

Snoll,

Just so you know, I find retirement to be hard work.

bocephus1991 · #9 02-08-2015, 11:40 PM

Awww paintings not nearly as difficult as you'd think. The biggest thing is prep work. If you were around here I'd help or shoot it for you. Get the mechanical issues worked out first. You have any questions on painting just ask us! There's alot of folks here who will be glad to help!