Re: Project PT-1850

[Marks481]

Re: Project PT-1850

12 years old with only 112 hours on it.

That kinda caught my eye too.

Maybe like a odometer that rolls over at 99000 to 00000?

Reminds me of my 1978 Audi Fox that I bought in college (in 1990). It only had 76000 miles on it... I didn't notice for almost a year (duhh) that the odometer actually said 276000 miles. Still was a great car except for the leaking back window and it's refusal to start whenever I went out on a date.

 

[RegL]

Re: Project PT-1850

Probably mowing across a 35 degree slope...

Dualies might be a good idea.

It would be ineresting to know the manufacturer of the cab, since it was obviously custom made for the PT (there is no way a generac cab would be designed to accomodate the articulating motion).

The MDC in Barkhamsted, CT has an after market cab on their 1850 also. Their web site does not say who built it.Barkhamsted Historical Society

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Re: Project PT-1850

I would ask how he tested the system. Without a load, the pumps may appear to work fine yet be nearly dead.

SnowRidge I think that he did use test it under load. I haven't asked about that (yet). I'd say he did use it because a few weeks ago it had 94 hours on it. Now it's got 112. I don't think he put 18 hours on it just running it around. Tomorrow me and my uncle are going to go see it. Then, I'll ask the heck out of him.

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Re: Project PT-1850

The MDC in Barkhamsted, CT has an after market cab on their 1850 also. Their web site does not say who built it.Barkhamsted Historical Society

Thanks very much RegL! I've been wanting to see one with a Cab on it in action. I must say thats one good looking machine!

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Re: Project PT-1850

On power trac's used equipment web site there is another 1850 listed for sale in Arkansas for $3000. no pictures shown yet.

I saw that one too. It's probably either in bad shape, or high hours, or both.
But I was thinking about this today. You guys know what would be cool?
A PT-1850 with a 60-65hp Cummins Diesel (I already know PT made a 418 with an 18hp Cummins)

I don't wanna try it I just think it would be really cool. Cummins Diesels that size are TRUE Diesel engines.

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Re: Project PT-1850

and it's refusal to start whenever I went out on a date.

LOL Oh that sucks.

 

[SnowRidge]

Re: Project PT-1850

SnowRidge I think that he did use test it under load. I haven't asked about that (yet). I'd say he did use it because a few weeks ago it had 94 hours on it. Now it's got 112. I don't think he put 18 hours on it just running it around. Tomorrow me and my uncle are going to go see it. Then, I'll ask the heck out of him.

In a lot of cases, the hour meter is simply connected to the ignition switch. Leaving the switch on while you are working on the machine will run up the hours even if the engine isn't running. If the 1850's hour meter is of this type, it could just be from them working on the machine, or simply forgetting to turn it off.

The tram (drive) pump needs to be tested under load, too. That means towing something heavy around or climbing up a steep hill, both of which are substitutes for a real pressure test, which would be the best choice.

 

[Bob999]

Re: Project PT-1850

In a lot of cases, the hour meter is simply connected to the ignition switch. Leaving the switch on while you are working on the machine will run up the hours even if the engine isn't running. If the 1850's hour meter is of this type, it could just be from them working on the machine, or simply forgetting to turn it off.

I think that SnowRidge is correct. The electrical diagram that came with my machine is dated 1996 and is labeled as applying to both the 1845 and 1850.

On the diagram the hour meter is connected to the Accessory lug on the ignition switch.

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Re: Project PT-1850

Well were going to check it out today (if he's still got it) and well ask him lots of questions.
I'll be back later with pictures and video.

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

Re: Project PT-1850

I saw that one too. It's probably either in bad shape, or high hours, or both.
But I was thinking about this today. You guys know what would be cool?
A PT-1850 with a 60-65hp Cummins Diesel (I already know PT made a 418 with an 18hp Cummins)

I don't wanna try it I just think it would be really cool. Cummins Diesels that size are TRUE Diesel engines.

I think I could come up with a fairly long list of TRUE diesels. Since getting the PT, however, I've seldom dreamed of repowering it with a Lister CS, or Packard-diesel from the Bellanca Pacemaker. (My Bellanca had a Franklin 150 gas engine.) The first time I changed a filter on the 1845 and the Deutz started up without bleeding the injectors, Deutz went to the top of my TRUE diesel list.