Engine is backwards in the 782D, and the radiator is at the front of the tractor. Exhaust goes straight out the side, and the air filter is at the front left corner of the engine compartment behind the radiator.
Ok, I could have sworn the rad was towards the back in those tractors?
I have it shortened up to about 12" to 14" right now. Was working on it yesterday for a bit. Still need to do some measuring, but I think I can get the battery in the front between engine and grill, set it off to the left side keeping it away from the exhaust as much as possible. I'd like to re-route exhaust in a way, but will have to see?
That would leave me putting the fuel tank either between rad and dash tower keeping it as short as possible not to cover very much of the rad. OR I put it in the back under seat? That area isn't very plentiful if I want any sort of fuel tank on it. Thinking the aux hydraulic tank will need to be on or in the loader post as of now unless I can find more space.
Got looking again yesterday Matt at the tractor because you asked about why I needed the frame so long - the front axle is really close to the end of engine where the pully is that will drive the hyd pump for loader. I have to watch how much space I leave there because it will be sandwiched between the front axle and the oil pan - unless I make a drive shaft to run it on the outside of the frame at the front. I'm worried about cutting into my ground clearance, was trying to keep it from hanging down too much.
I was able to take the drive shaft out of the 1650 Massey I have to get the connecting coupler off to help with the mock up on this tractor. Coupler has Hub City stamped in it. 3/4" splined shaft, 11 splines to go directly on the hydro unit. Best place now a days to order this stuff? I'm assuming for you guys in the USA its still McMaster? Ran into this issue with my 450 blower rebuild last year. Never did get any info back from that Quebec company one of you's kindly directed me to. They had what I wanted but no go on getting one. IF I have to have a machine shop make me a coupler - is there a specific terminology used to describe it other than splined shaft? These things aren't like threads on bolts and have #'s to describe the pitch? I'm not a machinist, that's why I am asking.
Thank you for the pictures Kraig.
New hoses to re-route the airbox should I need to - NAPA is the best place? Take the old one in for sizing and then tell them the shape you'd like and go from there to see what they can get?