Recent content by mjdupre

Original tires are finally shot so looking to replace them. Has anyone had experience using 9.5/22 rear tires on the 1500? According to Hoye, Tire Number Explanation, they claim this should work. Most 9.5 inch tires recommend an 8 inch wheel while the 8.3 inch tire on the 1500 says a 7 inch...

I have a 1500 that starts like a champ but once it gets hot it loses power. I suspected the head gasket, coolant looks really dirty shortly after I changed it though I don't see any coolant in the oil. Assume that a quick compression test on it may shed some light, though the fact that it starts...

My new (to me) YM1500 appears to have an axle seal leaking. There is a puddle of what looks like trans or hydraulic fluid by the right tire. Just curious if anyone has had any experience in changing one of these out on a 1500, is this a one day job or am I about to open a can of worms ?

Anyone have any experience or advice on using a YM1500 to launch a boat? I've read all the posts regarding rear roll overs using a 3 point drawbar so I'm planning on using the fixed drawbar below the axle. The boat is a 18' Alumacraft Jon boat with a 90 hp Merc. total weight with trailer is...

Looking for a ignition switch bezel for my YM1500. Last time I used the tractor it must've vibrated off. I've had no luck looking at auto parts, hardware or even boat dealers. I'd hate to replace the entire switch as it works fine otherwise.