Fj40z 209 #1 Posted June 6 My father in law has his old 582 that hasn’t ran in close to 20 years. Said I could have it if I wanted to do try and get it back going again. I’ve checked the serial numbers and it’s a pre MTD so still all IH made. He said a gear had stripped in the motor but I wasn’t too sure of what he was talking about. I’m green on Wheel Horses and even greener on Cub stuff. I’m sure it’s built like a tank but what’s the general consensus on these from the more well informed? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,138 #2 Posted June 6 (edited) Generally a model that Cub Cadet collectors look for. They are built like a tank. Better that it is 582 and not a 582s. The 582s had a cheaper transmission. Edited June 6 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 209 #3 Posted June 6 20 minutes ago, Achto said: Generally a model that Cub Cadet collectors look for. They are built like a tank. Better that it is 582 and not a 582s. The 582s had a cheaper transmission. I believe I read that somewhere as well. The thing that concerns me the most is I’ve read that twin cylinder Briggs can be problematic and a lot of 582 owners end up swapping motors. Not sure my skill set will allow that. Sure I could figure it out eventually but not enough time for a project like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,138 #4 Posted June 7 2 hours ago, Fj40z said: The thing that concerns me the most is I’ve read that twin cylinder Briggs can be problematic Only issue that I have had with those engines is fuel pump leaking or failing. Honestly an easy repair with still available parts. There is how ever the failures due to neglect 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 209 #5 Posted June 7 (edited) Good to know! Makes me not as hesitant about sticking with the original motor. He said it ran strong before it had an issue. Edited June 7 by Fj40z 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
