782 Restoration / Upgrade

[olds45512]

That's a nice looking setup, do you happen to have some part numbers for the rams?

[Nightow1]

Well it works much better, it gives more lift around 14.5" , as far as weight and mind you we probably will never test it to it's max so far around 600# but without a doubt could lift 1K. Need some more weight up front first. The single cylinder mounted on the back that we started with had to much of a mechanical disadvantage and was no better than the IH original design. Remember when we started this build its intention was to be bigger, better and a one of a kind BEAST! We wanted a GT that could be used with any implement that we could come up with, but still a good mower and easy to operate.

[Nightow1]

The cylinders we got from Surplus center. If I remember correctly they were 2" with a 4" shaft.

[Rescue11]

Here is the link to the exact cylinders we used.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraul...E-9-7710-4.axd

[V30crewcab]

Nice, thanks for the parts link. anyone have measurements of how far the end of the links are off the ground at full drop?

[1811woody]

Awesome build guys You both did a great job. From the looks and sounds of it Rescue11 has a good amount of experience with hydraulics, that's an amazing job on the tubing. I'm curious on how much room you have under the sheet metal for the tubing after everything is back together did you have to change your wire harness or alter your sheet metal to make room for all the extra tubing and valves ?

[Nightow1]

Just a few extra wires to account for the 12V selector valve other than that nothing was done to the sheet metal at all.
And thanks, it was a nerve racking build. But worth it. Still a few more things, she os getting a canopy and lights.

[Rescue11]

Originally Posted by 1811woody

Awesome build guys You both did a great job. From the looks and sounds of it Rescue11 has a good amount of experience with hydraulics, that's an amazing job on the tubing. I'm curious on how much room you have under the sheet metal for the tubing after everything is back together did you have to change your wire harness or alter your sheet metal to make room for all the extra tubing and valves ?

Thank you, there is plenty of room, considering there is around 90 feet of steel line in that thing. Thats a major plus using steel line, 4. 3/8 steel lines fit where 3 1/4" hoses will not. Better flow, aesthetics, etc... very time consuming.

Originally Posted by V30crewcab

Nice, thanks for the parts link. anyone have measurements of how far the end of the links are off the ground at full drop?

Depends on your lift link adjustment, currently they are 1" from the bottom of the end, but the center lift links are different from the original.

[Nightow1]

well its been awhile since we have posted any updates so here it is.
we finished the hydraulics, front blade, R-Bucket, Hydraulic top link, and 3pt.
most of it was just finishing touches. we decided on Sunday that we wanted a Hydraulic top link so the R-Bucket could dump in the #2cart.
here are a few pix and links to videos of the 782 BEAST and its winter Attachments.

Just a side note Remember when were asked "Why would need so many hydraulic ports" Well this is why, and its not over. We are installing 2 more 12V hydraulic flow valves so we can add a custom V-Plow. then we will be able to control the front and rear implements independently from a simple foot switch. cant wait to start that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3pQbmRKGO8

I Have a walk around of everything working will upload when it finishes. youtube is slow on my phone

[zippy1]

That right there is just too cool. Great job gentlemen.