MTD MudBug score

[2SlickNick]

Saw this on CL for $200 and could not pass it up.
Has an 8hp Tecumseh and body in good shape.
Has original stickers on it too.
I will post more pics and info later.
Mud Bug trike - YouTube

 

[steven Durham]

Nice find I never have seen one of the Mudbugs in person but your so lucky to find one with that nice 8 HP Tecumseh they provide great power that a trike needs.
Steve

 

[we4amigos]

Nice find ! Especially with the 8hp that runs and the front suspended forks. Super Deal.....SCORE :thumbsup:

 

[2SlickNick]

Thanks fellas.
Here is an overview video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6tZJVJhIKQ

 

[2SlickNick]

Not a whole heck of a lot of information to be found on these.
I am unsure of the year, but the front suspension leads me to believe it is a later model.


Model
372-720-200 B

 

[OND]

Dang...nice find Nick !

 

[Shawnster]

Cool Score! I can't wait to the see it restored.


Shawn

 

[2SlickNick]

Ya,I am still super psyched about it. I already have it taken apart and other than surface rest it it looks great.
I don't have a sand blaster or large compressor but will wire wheel everything and soda blast tight spots. I will NOT do rattle can paint job ( my buddy has compressor with sprayer) I am thinking of doing black with flakes for the frame. Leave the shell the way it sits and make a seat. I will replace all hardware, bearings, shocks and tires

Then fix leak ( probably a missing crush washer - or gasket) in motor.

 

[2SlickNick]

Okay guys,
I have the differential off and cleaned up, just waiting on the tecumseh bentonite grease to arrive. I did restore and paint sebac shocks and driven unit. The driver is pretty bad (it is a 1"bore driver and the belt has about 2-3mm ground in to the sheave). I hope to start wire wheeling the heck out the frame this weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NbXUkmGonQ

 

[2SlickNick]

I wanted to keep everything original, but decided I want to take the easier route and just put in a new predator and T.C. with governor removed and some simple intake and exhaust mods I can achieve the same hp as the stock Tec.

here is link of parts for sale/trade
http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/m...sell-8hp-tec-torque-converter.html#post960665

 

[2SlickNick]

I had a moment of insanity....
I have decided to keep all as it came stock......
I can always add a predator and different TC if needed; later.
But it is best to just keep it stock and keep everything together that came from the factory.
I just have to figure out how to make the 8hp tec stop leaking oil from gov arm hole.

 

[Studebaker]

Good.

 

[2SlickNick]

Just ordered some parts
2 new 20x10-8 turf saver, 16x6.5-8 front tire, all new bearings ( js, axle, and steering), throttle assembly with 100" cable, springs for TC driver, official mud bug fork decal.
Just need some brake levers and I should be in business.

 

[packmule62]

I would like to order a fork decal for my mudbug where did you order it ?

 

[2SlickNick]

I would like to order a fork decal for my mudbug where did you order it ?

I ordered this one for my fork plate. I know Bikerbuddy makes the other smaller decals too.

 

[2SlickNick]

hopefully you can see these pics (below) of some of the progress....

 

[2SlickNick]

differential complete

Attached forks, main frame, and sub frame.
Just need to seat the bead on these 20 x 10 - 8 tires, then it will be a roller.

 

[2SlickNick]

Yay yay it is a roller...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMCWnSGhjq4

 

[2SlickNick]

Well after disassembly and reassembly I discovered the reason for the leak out of the governor arm hole. The governor Rod is bent. I probably should have just spent the $30 and bought a new governor assembly but I did not, I decide to just totally remove the governor. To help preserve this 40-year-old engine I will just install my tachometer and try to keep it under 4000 RPMs. I will post pics and video when I get a chance tomorrow.

 

[2SlickNick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmmVfQQhoig