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    30th Annual 2019 Red Power Round Up June 27,28 & 29, 2019

    I was at RPRU on Fri & Sat - I thought it was one of best shows I’ve seen, lots of tractors & Cub Cadets, good facilities. Here are a few photos of the many CC’s there: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VPpzEA7op4Vj9BHd6 Also here is another link to other photos of big, unusual, FWA, or...
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    30th Annual 2019 Red Power Round Up June 27,28 & 29, 2019

    I was at RPRU on Fri & Sat - I thought it was one of best shows I’ve seen, lots of tractors & Cub Cadets, good facilities. Here are a few photos of the many CC’s there: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VPpzEA7op4Vj9BHd6 Also here is another link to other photos of big, unusual, FWA, or...
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    Another 982 refurbish

    Jim - really enjoy your write ups and pictures. Looking very nice. I'm jealous of your rear PTO and 3 pt lift - wish I could find those for my 982. Concerning your question on the steering cap - no definitive info I can find, but I have two IH advertising brochures that show the steering...
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    Archive through July 02, 2013

    I'm in the final stages of completing the refurbishment of my 1980 IH 982. A question I have is what was the factory color of the screen that bolts to bottom of frame? Although mine is very rusty, I would guess that it was painted black - but maybe that wasn't the factory color? Did all...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Well I finally got the decals on the 982 and ran her outside for some "glamour" model shots. The refurbishing work is mostly complete now, although there is still some small details things I want to do yet. The project took longer than I expected (starting in Sep. 2012), but I found more...
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    24th Annual National Red Power Round Up June 19 - 22, 2013

    I was at show on Friday, sorry for just getting around to posting a few photos now. Unfortunately they are not as good as Charlie's pictures. I thought the show was great, but it was my first RPRU. I was amazed at how many (several hundred?)farm tractors showed up, the old trucks, vendors...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Here is an update of my recent progress - seems like these final little things are slow going. First I worked on the step treads - although not factory intent, the PO had installed a raised metal skid plate that I kind of liked and decided to keep. I removed the old paint / rust / junk, primed...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Well I have seemed to have several distractions in the last month - but some progress to report, and a setback. First I should mention that I have put new wheel bearings in the front wheels, and mounted all 4 wheels to the chassis. Then I mounted the freshly painted front guard, seat / fender...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Jeremiah - I think you maybe right. I'm starting to dread the thought of getting that pretty red paint dirty.
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    My 982 refurb project

    Well a little more progress to report - I've moved on to final painting of sheet metal and rims. First I stripped the seat & fender platform, hood, side sheets, and front grill down to bare metal with a right angle grinder with a poly mesh abrasive pad - did a pretty good job. Then to finish...
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    My 982 refurb project

    A little progress to report on, as I tackled the cracked seat platform. These weren't terrible cracks and may not have grown much - but I just didn't like them and wanted to fix / reinforce them. The following picture shows the 3 areas of cracks from the top view, with pencils pointing to the...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Sorry about the pictures not uploading on previous post - darn archive bug! Anyhow here are the pictures. Broken hood parts: LH side sheet rubbing on fuel tank: New hole pattern on firewall to relocate fuel tank to the right: Final side sheet clearance to fuel tank: Foam applied to...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Well some slow progress on the 982 in last couple of weeks. The front sheet metal - I'm tired of working with it! I wanted to work out several fit up problems with it while it is still unpainted, so that's what I have been doing. Not very exciting work, but necessary for a better looking end...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Edward - Thanks for your input on the extra oil drain line on my Onan. I had never heard of this before. Now since my tractor was built in Oct 1980,(and I assume it was built with this extra drain line) - I wonder if earlier built 982s' had this drain line, if your theory is corrrect? Kirk...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Kirk - Thanks for compliment. As for sealing around spark plug holes in the engine sheet metal with gromments - good question. Like you said, no mention in my parts book, or serice manuals. I've never seen a picture of Onan's with them on several web sites either. Can't help you, but I'm...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Time for another update as I have made some progress in the last week. First I worked on installing the wiring harness behind the dash and connecting to gages and switches. I put a bit of hose on the valve bracket to protect the harness from the sharp edges. The following picture shows this...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Happy New Year - time for an update. Inspite of a lot of distractions over the holidays, I have been working on my Onan engine lately. When I got the 982, it started and ran good, didn't smoke - but looked pretty sad. Below are two photos of the "before" condition. One issue I did notice...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Joshua - thanks for your comments. The used sundial type hour meter I put in the dash, matches the picture in the 982 operators manual - so I assume that was the factory intent. But I agree with you that the new digital ones are much easier to read. Oh well, if I change my mind some day, like...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Jeremiah - thanks for the comments. The new (used) amp meter seems to match the picture in the 982 operators manual, so that fit with my objective to try to make it like it came from factory (within reason). You are right, I should probably try the "Wanted" section for parts, but most of the...
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    My 982 refurb project

    Well time for an update - the results have been slow and at times frustrating lately. First the good part - the dash. I received the used plastic dash I got from eBay and it looked in good shape. I cleaned it up with some Turtle Wax trim restorer and the first picture shows how it looked...
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