The series I/series II designation is for the KT-17 only and does not apply to the Magnum engines.

Is there much work to installing the Command 18 in the place of the KT. I found one out of a 1864 and I think I will pick it up this weekend. Im not worried about the wiring, but I need it done in a hurry so I dont want to have to order a bunch of adapters and other custom pieces to adapt it driveshaft and pto wise. Thanks for the replies

Wiring and a custom-length driveshaft, and possibly some slight reconfiguring of the exhaust system will be your primary issues.

Picked up an 1810 tonight, it is in really decent shape I almost feel bad pulling the engine out of it to install it in the 782. It also came with a nice rebuilt 50" deck that will work nice on the red one. Thanks for the input, I am happy I went with the magnum 18, It should be alot less modifying.

Look in the IH section of this site for a link called "M-18 in my 782". It has all the wiring modifications explained.

AJ

Here is the thread link:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=13167

I am having a rough time with kohler twins. When I bought the 1810 the engine was shaking pretty good when I looked at it. I assumed it was because it was missing two engine mount bolts and the other two were loose. So I pulled the magnum out last weekend and started cleaning it up tonight, and while fiddling with it I was turning it over by hand and heard some weird noises. The oil looked good and I did not hear anything bad while it was running other than rattling sheet metal. Well I pulled the plugs and turned it over and what do you know no air pushing out of one cylinder. Its got a broken rod and still runs on the good cylinder. I got really mad and thought about selling the whole lot of cubs. Now I have three out of commission tractors, the yard needs mowed, fall garden work is coming and snow is just around the corner, and to top it all off I used the rest of my cash to buy this nice looking P.O.S. 1810. I don't know what to do now. Thanks for listening to me vent.

Man ,that blows like a rubber hose...
I would go back to the guy who sold you the 782 and beat him up with the rubber hose...LOL he should stand behind the equipment he sold you.Just my 2 cents.

Don't give up. Something will come along better and cheaper if you keep a positive outlook. :beerchug:

Take it apart and see what all is broken. For all you know, you might be able to make that into a good engine with a couple new rods and sets of rings.