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  1. J

    New Muffler and exhaust pipe

    Bought a new muffler on Ebay. Went to a local metal fabricator and had him create a new exhaust pipe. He did a really good job ! It's noticeably quieter than it was before. He also fab'd a nice heat shield.
  2. J

    Replaced Fuel Tank

    The original plastic fuel tank on my 2006 PT-425 began to leak around the bottom hose fitting. I replaced it with a new aluminum tank purchased from Powertrac. I also replaced the fuel line and fuel filter and added a shut off valve (something that I've wanted to do for years). Not sure if I...
  3. J

    Electric Drive Motor Retrofit

    I have begun the research to replace a Robin 25 HP gas engine in a PT-425 with an electric motor and battery system. I remember that this was discussed many years ago in this forum. Has anyone done this? I知 interested in this project for a few reasons. ... 1. Battery technology has improved...
  4. J

    Pushing or towing a 425

    OK, I arrived home from a nice Father's day out and I noticed a gasoline smell in the garage. ... saw a few drops under the tractor ... thought that I'd simply pull it outside and deal with it. I could not start it and eventually the battery went dead ... tried to jump it from a mower ... no...
  5. J

    Spring clean up

    Took the day off from work yesterday to do a little spring clean up on the beach. We had a new permanent fence installed last fall and it acted just like a sand fence creating a dune on the leeward side. We cleared a walkway to the gate and now the gate is usable again. A good deal of sand...
  6. J

    PT-425 muffler and seed spreader

    It's been a productive couple of weeks. I finished the muffler replacement on my 425 and I finished the electric seed spreader. More on the spreader later, but now the muffler. ... This is a 5-inch super-trapp muffler with a 6-inch resonator. I bought the muffler from Jack's online small...
  7. J

    Merry Christmas 07

    Merry Christmas to all my powertrac friends (as well as to all JD and "orange" owners too) ... and may your new year be blessed with many tractor and project opportunities.
  8. J

    Cold day at the Beach

    Although a little cold, it's always a good day at the Beach! All the brothers-in-law were in for Thanksgiving and we spent the morning on the beach working on our annual sand-fence project. Our best to you and yours for a safe and happy Thanksgiving! JD
  9. J

    Movin Mulch

    Now with warm weather, I finally had some good PT seat time. ... at least my business partner did! ... we moved 14 yards of mulch at his house. After a few buckets of action I generously asked him if he'd like to try. ... He did ... and he finished the entire job while I enviously stood in his...
  10. J

    Limits on reverse speed

    I know that I'm a little inexperienced, but every time I get on my PT I go too fast in reverse. I often get concerned that I'm going to back into the deck or into the house and not have time to catch my mistake before the damage occurs. I allowed my Kubota buddy on my PT for a test run and he...
  11. J

    425 Big Wheels

    I am delighted with the larger wheels and tires (from the 1430) on my 425. These tires keep me on top of even the softest sand. I was sitting here trying to imagine even larger wheels. ... so I did a little PhotoShop magic. ... check it out!
  12. J

    Ordered a new 425 last week

    Thanks to all the contributors to this site. I ordered a new PT425 last week. Looking for delivery in a week or so. I'm having PT put on heavier wheel motors and tires from the 1430 (26X12-12's) in order to increase the soil bearing surface area and decrease the soil bearing pressure. I plan...
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