2182 Radiator Cap
 

Maybe some of you will remember me - I bought my 2182 about a month ago. Now I am prepping it for winter and thought the cooling system would be a good place to start.

Now, having never seen one of these before, I do not know if I have an issue or not. I went to remove the radiator cap and the "ears" that allow a grip on the cap foul the dashboard/firewall when it is twisted. I cannot remove the cap.

Is this a common thing? Do I have to loosen the dashboard to remove the cap - or do I have an aftermarket on my radiator?

Thanks for your responses in advance.
Tim

Without pictures hard to tell what you have there
Is your cap an octagon shape or does it have two nubs sticking off like a Honda cap?

You should have the octogan one I believe. I think people replace with other style because they are easier to find in that size.

It is automotive style, only smaller. You say nubs, I say ears. The Part diagram looks like the one I have.

https://cdn.datamanager.arinet.com/i...a272738/Medium

So, if the "ears" were gone, it would rotate without hitting?

Yes.

I just called my local dealer and talked to one of their techs. He told me that yes, this is an issue with the 2182.

You have to loosen the dashboard to be able to remove the radiator cap.

Mystery (for me) solved.

Once you get it off, Look for an octagon or round cap that fits... That may keep you from the extra work next time...

That is BULL SHIT. That "Tech" has no idea what he is talking about. Pull the screen that slips down between the radiator and the dash and you'll have plenty of room to remove the cap. I've owned two 2182's and a 1782 and they use the same cooling system.

Get on Facebook, go to Cub Cadet Cyclops and ask to join.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/666265203510023/

I have the Cyclops Service manual in our files section. It covers everything about the 2182. Section 5-10 explains how to remove the screen.

Good ta see ya Sam!.. When he said dash I just assumed he meant the air baffle screen thingmabob. Cant ya just push on that a little to make it deflect enough to open the cap?

Yep. :beerchug:

I don't know...doesn't look like bullshit to me. Unless everything here is WRONG!?

If it is wrong...it has all been here for a long time. If you ask me it is original to the machine and looks NOTHING to the other pic Sam posted.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...d1&oe=5E239D89

Well, the dash is not the piece that the cap is hitting. Thats the air shroud/ screen,
So if the tech told you to remove dashboard thats already wrong.

Usually you can push on that shroud and get a little deflection to turn the cap. If not you need to loosed those bolts that hold the screen to move it a little.

If it were me. I would just cut one of the "ears" off, remove the cap, and put a round cap "with no ears" back on it

OK this is the last time I'm going to comment on this one. Grab ahold of the tab on the DAMN screen and pull it straight up. It may be stuck in the slides on the back of the radiator if it has not been removed for a long time. I think you will also need to remove the side panels but it's been a couple years and I don't remember. It also looks like someone has put fender washers in the hood latch and they are holding the screen forward. I don't recall ever seeing washers like those on any of the Cyclops I've worked on.

He didn't say REMOVE IT. He said LOOSEN IT. Re-read my prior post.

I think I got it from here.

"OK this is the last time I'm going to comment on this one."

Thank you. You have been incorrect and condescending from the get go. I am beyond sorry I asked. IF I ever post here again, you can feel free to ignore me.

This is a pic of how that hood latch should look. This is from a 2284. Most of the time that pin is long gone because the plastic has broken. Someone put fender washers on your tractor and my guess ist that is your problem.

Sam.. Was NOT wrong "hardly ever is when it comes to a cyclops" If you think he is wrong please show me those fender washers in the parts diagram that he pointed out. I normally would not even bother with saying anything about something like this but then I went and looked at the other two times Sam helped you out in your other threads.

He was not saying anything about you really. He was calling the cub tech an idiot. And he's right to do so. But then again.. You were the guy asking how to remove a radiator cap. Sorry, just call em like I see em.

I am really good at calling them as I see them also, but I will restrain myself and maintain a level of civility.

You were the one that wanted to take a hacksaw to the cap. You can't even read for comprehension. I would REALLY appreciate never hearing from you again. I wouldn't want you to fix my wheelbarrow.

One of you said just push on the screen to open the cap like that was the fix. Then you two celebrated with the clinking beer steins icon.

Like I would be that stupid not to do everything possible like pushing on that screen to open it. You two guys are condescending and insulting.

Then you genius, come up with the idea to loosen up the screen/dashboard to get the cap open...just like the tech said!

Finally, I find out the washers are the problem - something I wouldn't have caught on my own, having never seen this set up before. I appreciate this input - thank you. I now can correct this.

But I can tell you one thing for certain. I have met some great guys here. These folks were very pleasant and helpful. I was even able to help a person or two out myself.

But if the future of my experience here is dealing with you two, it will be a cold day in Hell before I EVER post on this board again.

You were the one that wanted to take a hacksaw to the cap. You can't even read for comprehension. I would REALLY appreciate never hearing from you again. I wouldn't want you to fix my wheelbarrow.

Oh, I can read for comprehension just fine pal, BTW, I never said hacksaw. I understand your capabilities far better than you think. No one here insulted you. Now you are trying to insult the 2 people that are trying to help you. You seriously called a cub cadet dealer to ask how to take a radiator cap off. Yes, your the kind of guy i would tell to cut it because you obviously do not possess the brain power to figure this out on your own. I have been a mechanic and shop owner for over 30 years and owned my heavy equipment refurbishment facility for the last 25. I can get my radiator caps off without going onto a forum or calling a dealer. It is you that came asking for this kind of help. Hey. make sure the engine is cold when ya finally get that cap off! good luck