Recent content by m5040

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 they made a very simple one, initially with the can cover, then just an open filter with the precleaner sponge. Deutz has a high reputation for quality and...

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 with numerous attachments with 1000 hours. The old one has the can around the filter element. Don't know why they changed to an open filter. I think the...

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 either, so can't say if it is a cheap fix or not.

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 measure it up and give you options or a direct replacement. When you ID a suitable replacement, buy a quality brand like Fleetguard etc. I think PT took off...

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 the PTO switch is actuated. So hold a small wrench close, flip the PTO switch on and you should feel a slight attraction between the wrench and that electro...

disconnect mower hoses, flip switch, does engine rpm drop and hoses tense up? If not, look for loose elect connections, blown fuses etc? Use test light on PTo switch, does it have power, is it sending power out when switched?

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 so strong I don't worry much about hitting rocks and sadly even trees. Back up by braille method.

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 welded in and is not threaded and doesn't need to be. Does that pin go across from one loader arm to the other with the Z-bar linkage pivoting on it? If so...

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?

Did you grease all the fittings at 8 hours?

The wheel motors are in fabricated "boxes" on the low profile machines I have seen. Fabricate new extended motor boxes to move the wheels wider apart without any additional stress. Fill the tires with ballast to lower center of gravity. I think the Z-bar repair looks good if no impact shock...