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I run a cub cadet 782 from the early 80s. It has a 17 horse Kohler. It's a beast! Maybe you should have a shop look at the motor. Then at least you will know. No shame in that, you have put a lot of energy and effort into the engine. Actually we all want to know what happened...

I'll give you credit, you don't quit easily.

I have a PHd...

Jim, it was an attempt at humor. I meant YOU!

That's how you build up a spare part inventory!

Jim, you should really consider a new to you used engine...

You have to resolve the fuel supply issue. Start at the carburetor. Oh,BTW, did you get the proper head installed?

Why not buy a heli-coil for the spark plug!

I'm guessing operator...

Yeah that's the bad part. Just so you know, it's a complete tractor, deck and all. I believe the pulley is slipping on the trans input shaft. If I can't sell it, I'll attempt repair. Just not in the summer heat! It was my spare. It's funny that I brought it from the Rome NY area to my bil in the...

The engine runs great

I'll give you the whole tractor for $150

Sometimes those videos help refresh my memory on stuff I can do for myself. Nothing wrong with that.

Look online, there are people that rent goats out for clearing land.

I have a 17 horse motor on a sabre that has a bad transmission. I'm in the Delmarva area of Maryland. Asking to see if it could help you with your machine...

Where are you located?

It is also used in cattle feed, but I wouldn't drink it...

I'm liking the goat idea...

OP could buy a couple goats...

SECURE YOUR STUFF!

Still better than your whole home and memories! I have personally had that happen to me.

Those fires are tough to put out. They also pretty much destroy everything.

What about the poor SOB who had to buy new equipment due to the incompetence? They are probably pissed!

Love the custom exhaust! Lowe's special!!!

There is an 867 exchange in the 315 area code... How many others know about the song?

Jenny? Why won't you answer???

I was talking about the bathtub snark... The bubble biter!

A snark...

Ummm... You do understand that this thread is about REPAIRING lawn equipment???

It's kind of like blowing snow. You may have to spray every time.

Oh, now I see... Thanks

I don't pretend to be any sort of mechanic, and am poor at diagnosis. I fix my own stuff out of necessity, but have some good friends to try to guide me.

What's an Al Gore carb?

Look at your dinner plate. Chickens lay eggs...

Get your mind out of the gutter... There's no room for me!!!!

Bottle says 1oz/gal. It didn't fix my problem. The carb was clean when I took it apart. I cleaned it anyway, and replaced the fuel filter. It had been on for a couple years anyway. When that didn't work, I looked at the electrical stuff. I found a bad coil. Plugs had weak spark, but only ran on...

I have a feeling that a carb cleaning is in my near future.

Funny, but my cub 782 started running rough about 3/4 of the way through mowing today. So I tried some berrymans, but at the levels they specified on the label. We'll see what happens.

I am familiar with seafoam and berrymans. Haven't used berrymans, but will try it. I am always looking for things to use if they are effective at fixing a problem, that's why I asked if it was a maintenance type thing or not. I do use mmo in my fuel for all my small engines except for 2 stroke fuel.

Is that something you recommend for a maintenance type use? Maybe a lesser amount of Dexron ATF?

What's wrong with doing laundry, mopping floors and watering the house plants? I do that, and all the "manly" stuff. I had a mother that taught me how to take care of myself and any family I may have.

I have the same one! It does work great!

I inherited my dad's 782 Cub cadet. I will keep it running as long as I can!

Yeah the wife's truck usually gets the spa treatment... I'm too busy with chores to do my own.

Get a cat.

I use a leaf blower. They are also great for blowing water off your car after a wash. It reduces water spots

Your cellphone camera is your friend on that stuff.

So according to your logic, no one except certain trained people should work on mowers? Some of us have knowledge in other areas, too. So when you ask for help, don't complain when you are told off... I like the techs here, but they do get frustrated with inexperienced people...

Haha... You guys are funny! 🤣 I know you see the worst of the worst as repair techs. But as you know, my point is that you don't see everything even when you do it all right. But those damn weeds, they just tease me!!!!!!!

I do walk the yard, but sometimes miss something or get too close to the stone driveway. I've heard many old timers mow their stones...