1512 diesel

[John147]

Originally Posted by jaynjeep

Looks nice!! I wouldn't rush it.. just needs some TLC.

Somebody bought a new deck shell at some point.. that wasn't cheap

Keep us posted!!

Yea he said it's about 4 years old and he stopped mowing with it 2 years ago. I'm just doing the mechanicals now if it makes plow day great if not always next year. I'm also most likely going to sell the deck as i have no use for a 50" deck at home. I may sell the leaf collector if i don't like it in the fall.

[John147]

I was looking at the steering the gear box has some play i think i might be able to adjust that out. The spindles and wheels bearing and axle pivot are all showing a crap load of wear what the best way to tackle this.

[Oak]

My little 882 was hammered pretty good when I got it. I had to replace the bearings in my cooling fan also. Not that hard of a job but I didn't note what gearings it took. Here is what mine looked like.
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My steering column was in bad shape too. Cleaned it up good and put red Loctite on it and hammered the tube back in and never had another problem out of it.
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You can take the slop out of the box if you pull the cam follower out, put it in a drill press and touch it up with a 4" side grinder. They get a flat spot on them from the wear. You also may want to check with Jeff in PA if you need a new one. Here is what mine looked like before I cleaned it up.
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How much play is in the drive shaft when you grab it? I'm thinking a worn driveline caused the issue with the pump. Check the rear coupler for wear. Mr. Jeff in PA can fix you up there too.
FrankF3 found a replacement for the idler pulley if I can find the post.

Keep us posted on your progress and congrats on a great little GT.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by John147

that fine i need to check all the bolts seemed tight i want to just double check tomorrow with the rear fenders off. Any idea what cast iron rear ends work for me i know it needs to have external brakes.

You don't need a cast iron rear. Aluminum ones are just as strong. Put a set of braces on it if your so worried it will break. I've not yet broke a AL rear end, and I beat on my machines pretty hard. I just make sure the bolts stay tight. Too much stuff has to be changed to put a CI in a diesel it's not even worth it. Keep the aluminum.

[ACecil]

Congrats on the 1512!

[John147]

Thanks everyone. I managed to get this little beast going in the cold this morning so i could pull my cart around just to see if there are any issues and one showed it head about 15 mins into running. Runs fine then all the sudden it cuts out like i just shut the fuel off but if i let it set a minuet it will fire right but up and do so for another couple mins and do the same thing again. I am going to clean the tank and replace the rubber line i read these are 2 common issues ordering kubota filters tonight.

[John147]

Originally Posted by Oak

My little 882 was hammered pretty good when I got it. I had to replace the bearings in my cooling fan also. Not that hard of a job but I didn't note what gearings it took. Here is what mine looked like.
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My steering column was in bad shape too. Cleaned it up good and put red Loctite on it and hammered the tube back in and never had another problem out of it.
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You can take the slop out of the box if you pull the cam follower out, put it in a drill press and touch it up with a 4" side grinder. They get a flat spot on them from the wear. You also may want to check with Jeff in PA if you need a new one. Here is what mine looked like before I cleaned it up.
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How much play is in the drive shaft when you grab it? I'm thinking a worn driveline caused the issue with the pump. Check the rear coupler for wear. Mr. Jeff in PA can fix you up there too.
FrankF3 found a replacement for the idler pulley if I can find the post.

Keep us posted on your progress and congrats on a great little GT.

Thanks i already contacted jeff for a coupler yesterday i like this machine and i would rather use his improved design with set screws and pin.

My steering shaft has a big dent in it i think the front of the driveshaft let loose at one point i'll address that last or as money permits as the play in it is minimal. I am going to function first then next year i'll make her look pretty again.

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by John147

Thanks everyone. I managed to get this little beast going in the cold this morning so i could pull my cart around just to see if there are any issues and one showed it head about 15 mins into running. Runs fine then all the sudden it cuts out like i just shut the fuel off but if i let it set a minuet it will fire right but up and do so for another couple mins and do the same thing again. I am going to clean the tank and replace the rubber line i read these are 2 common issues ordering kubota filters tonight.

Yes, a common problem. Pull the tank, clean it and the fuel shutoff/screen, replace all fuel lines and filters. Fresh fuel and you should be good to go. You'll be amazed how hard the fuel lines are and what nasty stuff is in the tank. Congrats on the diesel and welcome to the club!

[Oak]

Yep, what Josh said + change out the tank bungs, Stens makes them for around $2 or $3 each.

[John147]

Thanks ordered the kubota service kit for it should see it later in the week.

I think while the front end the knuckles and all that is loser then crap i am going to look for a super steer axle if i am replacing minus well upgrade right