New to me 982 - Page 3

cooperino · #21 08-01-2019, 08:49 AM

Gonna need the engine tag, Perhaps someone replaced engine at some point with a different spec engine

Oak · #22 08-01-2019, 09:08 AM

That may not be the original engine. The original was a B48G but that looks like a P220G. The P series used an electronic pickup off of the crank like this pic shows.
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The crankcase breather was also to the left side of the carb on a B48 as viewed when sitting in the seat as shown here.
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The coil was also installed laying on its side on a B48 and they stand straight up on a P series.

I believe your 982 has a newer replacement engine.

frankpagliai · #23 08-01-2019, 12:00 PM

I knew someone would figure it out. I assumed it was the older model due to the serial number on the tractor. Thank you for your help.

MikeMasheris · #24 08-01-2019, 01:57 PM

Onan Performer was the replacement engine

frankpagliai · #25 08-01-2019, 03:43 PM

It does say performer on the engine tins, is that just the same model as later 982's.

Oak · #26 08-02-2019, 06:41 AM

No, I don't think the P series came out until the late 80's or early 90's. That was the correct replacement engine for your tractor.

Did you check the intake manifold to see if it was split or needing resealed?

The P series in the early 90's had issues with loose valve seats. You may want to do a leak-down or compression check also.

Good luck and keep us posted.

frankpagliai · #27 08-28-2019, 11:03 PM

Ok, wiring is done, carb cleaned. Driveshaft was wobbling, so I pulled it out. It had double rag joints on both ends. I ordered 3 more new ones, bet you can't tell which is the new one that I already had. The flex plate on the motor side is wore out, can I just replace the bearing or do I need to replace the whole thing? Also, this will be a ways the road, but will a 3xxx series power steering setup work on a 982?

R Bedell · #28 08-29-2019, 07:48 AM

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The flex plate on the motor side is wore out, can I just replace the bearing or do I need to replace the whole thing?

If the mounting plate is not worn or distorted, you can just replace the Pilot Bearing.

frankpagliai · #29 08-29-2019, 08:30 AM

Do you happen to have the part number for the bearing?

ol'George · #30 08-29-2019, 09:08 AM

FWIW:
there are good oem bearings avail for a lot less than cub gets for them.
I think (Parts by jeff at the top of the page sells them)
I sold them at one time.
cheaper by the dozen