782 Refurb Thread

[SGragg]

Got the new front tires installed on Friday; Vredestein V61s.

Here's the fuel pump intake and exit tubing. Everything's pretty flat in and out.

[jfaison]

Thank you. The pictures helped. I have the engine back together. I rebuilt the carb, added a new coil and condenser.

The starter is turning over the engine. It sounded good but did not start. Further investigation revealed the fuel tank shut-off valve was not allowing gas to flow. The valve is clogged and the stem will not turn. How do I remove the valve without damaging the engine? Pictures attached. I am adding a new fuel filter when I replace the valve.

One last question: The KT17 service manual specifies Champion RBL15Y spark plugs. My 782 has Champion RC12YC plugs. They look fairly new. Will this work or do I need to find another equivalent plug?

I attached pictures of my 782.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by jfaison

Thank you. The pictures helped. I have the engine back together. I rebuilt the carb, added a new coil and condenser.

The starter is turning over the engine. It sounded good but did not start. Further investigation revealed the fuel tank shut-off valve was not allowing gas to flow. The valve is clogged and the stem will not turn. How do I remove the valve without damaging the engine? Pictures attached. I am adding a new fuel filter when I replace the valve.

One last question: The KT17 service manual specifies Champion RBL15Y spark plugs. My 782 has Champion RC12YC plugs. They look fairly new. Will this work or do I need to find another equivalent plug?

I attached pictures of my 782.

I ASSUME (I hate that word) you are not wanting to damage the fuel tank, not the engine?? when working on the fuel petcock.
The bung in the bottom of the tank pulls out with the petcock/shutoff if one prefers.
They are always cracked/old, and when disturbed, leak.
New are available.
You have some choices:
Blow back into the tank where the outlet hose attaches with an air hose,
that usually dislodges the blockage, then washout the "stuff in the tank with hot soapy water.
That will get you running till you can obtain a new grommet/bung and petcock, if it is not salvageable.
New, most have a screen in the inside inlet of the petcock but over the years things happen to damage them or they magically disappear.
Now if the petcock is frozen in the off position, you can try to hold the body with vice grip or a small adjustable end wrench and try to turn the thumb wheel.
if no joy, try penetratingly oil and holding the body as before, loosen the packing nut slowly working it as they sometimes corrode.
Of course by now you prolly allowed the grommet to be destroyed and have removed the whole assy out of the tank,awaiting a new one
if your lucky, the air hose in step 1 did the trick

[jfaison]

Thank you. I cleaned the fuel tank per you instructions. The fuel flows well.

[SGragg]

Originally Posted by jfaison

Thank you. I cleaned the fuel tank per you instructions. The fuel flows well.

You’re not trying to take over my thread, are you? LOL

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by SGragg

You’re not trying to take over my thread, are you? LOL

I think you have him 110 posts to 2,
so not likely
miss cippy boys mean no harm, just an opportunity
to ask advice for a like machine.

Have some sorry for dem boys, they drink downstream from the herd seein' as dat
Miss cippy starts flowing from way north of St Louie Ha,LOL

[jfaison]

I realized yesterday that I should have started a new topic. I apologize. I got excited about reading your thread. Yesterday afternoon, I tried posting under a new topic thanking you and ol'George but I could not get a video attachment to post. I did not want to hijack the thread. The post would not post because the video was an Iphone video.

Thank you and ol'George for your advice and help. I would not be at the point of the repair without your help.

This is a great group and helped me with my CC 1320.

Thank you. Your 782 looks great.

[ol'George]

The guys here and a lady or two are a helpful bunch most times but they can git cantankerous,
so Roland has to set em in da corner and 'splain da rules and make them watch old John Deere sales promotions in black & white
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1s-acaPyE4

[SGragg]

Originally Posted by jfaison

I realized yesterday that I should have started a new topic. I apologize. I got excited about reading your thread. Yesterday afternoon, I tried posting under a new topic thanking you and ol'George but I could not get a video attachment to post. I did not want to hijack the thread. The post would not post because the video was an Iphone video.

Thank you and ol'George for your advice and help. I would not be at the point of the repair without your help.

This is a great group and helped me with my CC 1320.

Thank you. Your 782 looks great.

Don't sweat it! Glad to help. It was all "tongue in cheek", that's why I put the "LOL" at the end.

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by jaynjeep

WOW! Awesome deal on the seats! I never get that lucky!

farmandfleet.com when on sale. Just put one on my 1711 and it seemed nice. Probably still set me back $65.

I put the cheaper variety on my 1440 and that turned out nice, too.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...-pan-seat.html

https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...back-seat.html