Kubota and 2182 temp gauge

[darkminion_17]

Originally Posted by cooperino

So, if that SB was put out in 1991, would model years after that come with the kit factory installed? What year does the OP have?

I wish I could tell you but I have no idea, they may have been or it was as needed.

[MikeMasheris]

Looks like it is for the Cyclops type.The later 1512 and the 1772 had loovers in the bottom of the side panels to let more air out.Bot cottonwood fuzz is the worst on the front screen.

[taylorjm]

I think what they are talking about are the screens that I have on mine towards the rear of the side panels. At least looking at the parts list that's probably it and that's where the radiator is.

[Sam Mac]

Ok for what ever it's worth, I've owned two 2182's and a 1782. I put gauges in all of them. They all would be fine for an hour or so and then the gauge would start to climb until I stopped mowing. None of them ever turned on the high temp warning light. I would hate to know what temp it takes to turn on the light. My conclusion is that the cooling system is inadequate. I suggest that any of you guys with 2182's or 1782's install temp gauges and keep an eye on them. As for me I no longer own a Cub water pumper. I've gone air cooled, if it's not there it can't cause a problem.

[Alvy]

That reminds me of what I tell my wife about things on sale she just has to go buy.

Wife: “I got it for 50 percent off though?”

Me: “yeah but if you never bought it, it would have been 100% off.”

[Bamafan]

Originally Posted by Alvy

That reminds me of what I tell my wife about things on sale she just has to go buy.

Wife: “I got it for 50 percent off though?”

Me: “yeah but if you never bought it, it would have been 100% off.”

WOW!! Alvy I can tell you like living on the edge.

[cooperino]

If I owned one and it was getting hot I would be looking into keeping grass off the rad and I would be looking into creating more air flow. Electric fans for one and maybe build some type of duct work that encloses around the front of the radiator and a duct that pulls the air with inline fan from somewhere else other than where it comes from now. Not that I would want to alter the hood but a hood scoop comes to mind.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

There's no way I would own a machine I had to shut off and let cool down dedicated as a grass killer.... NEVER had to do that with the 1872 no matter how steep the hill was or thick the grass was... If the machine is dictating....you are loosing...

I'm a firm believer that time is money and the faster I can get the grass cut..(4+acres) the faster I can get on the next honey do list item...

Now its a Zero Turn duty... As I tell the wife... Right tool for the right job...

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by Leadslingingdaddy

There's no way I would own a machine I had to shut off and let cool down dedicated as a grass killer.... NEVER had to do that with the 1872 no matter how steep the hill was or thick the grass was... If the machine is dictating....you are loosing...

I'm a firm believer that time is money and the faster I can get the grass cut..(4+acres) the faster I can get on the next honey do list item...

Now its a Zero Turn duty... As I tell the wife... Right tool for the right job...

Zero turns are cool.. Plowing a field or a driveway of snow would be challenging with one but great for grass no doubt. Some people are limited to the number of machines they can own so would try to have a "do all" machine. I don't know what kind of grass the OP is cutting. In my yard I think it would not be an issue. Im only taking an inch or so off the top of a little over an acre once a week. Its flat and never dusty. Im assuming the Cub diesels were designed to be grass cutting machines. Maybe the design was a bit poor but I would think it could be greatly improved upon with out much effort.

[Terry C]

Both of mine run warm, never needed to shut them down. Radiator screen must be kept clean. I also run without the front grill insert. Just watch for consistency on the guage, if your not boiling over and not using any then I figure it’s ok.