Can you guys tell me something about that 1864

[JTKub]

That was a great deal for all that @ $1500! 600hrs is nothing to fear. You should be able to go 2-3x that with no problem. We haven't had a snow storm like that yet this winter /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif (Buffalo NY area) The ski & snowmobile places out where I live are starving /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

Joel

 

[7mmrum]

OhioGuy,

Nah, no 3pt on this one, just a milk crate to add extra weight in for counter balance. I'll fabricate a bracket this spring to add suitcase weights to the rear, and remove the milk crate.

 

[forceten1]

Where did you get the cab and how much it run ya?

 

[ducati996]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Where did you get the cab and how much it run ya? )</font>

Ebay for $760 (basically new condition)...new are at least $2200

 

[TractorLarry]

My sister just this weekend gave me an 1864.

Only has 134 hours on it.

Was used a few years, then stored in a climate controlled garage for the last 6. Shows almost NO wear at all.

Changed the plugs, dumped the nasty stuff out of the tank, replaced the battery and she fired right up.

Has the GT-48" Deck and appears to be one of the more industrial decks with the heavy duty height adjustable rollers on all 4 corners.

Need to work out a fuel issue. She runs at full throttle only, and dies out if I bring the rpm's down. Ran it up and down the street a few times to shake it out.

I believe it's the typical varnish in carb/clogged fuel filter issue. Got parts coming to correct that this weekend.

Couple of not-so-great pictures attached I had just finished swapping out the battery, it was 97deg outside, and I wasn't in the mood for photography

-Larry

 

[MrWiggles2]

Your sister gave that to you, that is quite a sister! What a great tractor. Those were super tough tractors and could handle a whole range of implements. Lucky you. I am sure its a varnish issue with the fuel, 6 years is a long time for gas to sit around unburned.

You got a good one.

 

[TractorLarry]

Yeah, what I drained out of the tank was a clearish/yellowish mess that was really ugly. There was about a gallon of it. I did flush another 1/2 gallon of fresh gas behind the drain. I hope that takes care of the tank because removing it looks like a bit of a job.

One good thing is the fuel shut-off's had been closed when it was stored. I'm not sure if it was run dry though.

I picked up 15 feet of 1/4" fuel line yesterday. The filters are coming from C&G and should be here Friday. I also picked up a can of Gumout Carb Cleaner, and a can of Seafoam.

This weekend I'm:

1. Replacing all the fuel lines.
2. Replacing the Fuel Filter.
3. Changing the Oil and Oil Filter.
4. Changing the Trans Oil and Filter (I assume there is a drain plug somewhere!)
5. Hitting all the grease fittings.
6. Checking the power steering box adjustment and the front steering bar adjustment (no issues, just getting to a known service state).

Already changed the air/prefilter and plugs and installed a new battery during the initial "Will she run?" stage last Sunday.

I've read that these Kohler Command Engines, regardless of what the manual says, should only have 10w30 oil in them year round. Something to do with the Hydraulic Lifters.

I plan on using Castrol GTX 10w30 year round. Anyone see an issue with that?

-Larry

Your sister gave that to you, that is quite a sister! What a great tractor. Those were super tough tractors and could handle a whole range of implements. Lucky you. I am sure its a varnish issue with the fuel, 6 years is a long time for gas to sit around unburned.

You got a good one.

 

[bermuda_ken]

I use 10-30 oil year round in the Command V-Twin I put in my 782. Works great!!!

 

[TractorLarry]

Thanks!

I think I know where you live. It gets a **** of a lot colder up there than it does here in NoVa so I should be fine

-Larry