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IMHO Duetz sold the engine with a filter like on the 1445/1460 but PT didn't have space in the chassis for the nicer filter housing, so...

I bought my new 1430 from PT, it was in the last bunce of diesels just before they went to the gas engine. My old one I picked up used...

Then stop for lunch

The older 1430 I have used a metal shield around the filter media, the newer one has open media. I don't have the clogging issue with...

Just for reference, how many hours on your machine? Did you routinely change the hydraulic oil filter at every 50 hours?

Nice work.

You should be able to find a generic filter. In the old days you could just bring your used filter into the parts store and they would...

I believe if you can easily get to the valve solenoid, the cylinder shaped portion with wires going into it will be a strong magnet when...

disconnect mower hoses, flip switch, does engine rpm drop and hoses tense up? If not, look for loose elect connections, blown fuses...

That looks real nice. Unfortunately for me I would snap off that down pipe and probably bend the heat shield. The Power Tracs are made...

IDK, it depends on whether you or someone else installs the tubes without them leaking. I think it's easier to change the whole tire...

That aluminum tank looks great. I'm sure a lot of members are thinking: Wonder what it cost?

That pic you showed of the missing fitting, I believe is just a machining "center hole" when the pin was turned on a lath before it was...

Sorry to hear that Reg. Just for the record, did you ever change your timing belt? Or did it possibly have 2300 hours on it?

Bumping this thread for references to upgraded wheel motors on PT425.