Recent content by mx_599

Case TR310

thanks. I suppose I will lean towards just cleaning stuff good and making sure that nuts and bolts are tight all around. The chains and sprockets look okay. I suppose if there is no play in the axles than I shouldn't worry about bearings at the moment.

Hello everyone * I recently bought a 1973 1816 that appeared to be decent when I got it but turned out it should really have a major go through before used. It seems to have great potential...but like I said, really needs a good go through! * I am new to machinery and learning about hydraulics...

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Great info. Do you have to look at the small liquid cooled Koehler diesels and see what you think in the small case 1816 or similar small case or same vintage? I was thinking if engine weighed a tad mire it could help a little with tipping? Also...if you could have any small diesel would water...

I think I found a handful. There are a couple Kohler, a Perkins, and maybe Yanmar all had small engines. Kohler even had a liquid cooled diesel that looks perfect. It was very expensive. However, if someone found a nice condition 1816 and had the money, don't you think the small Kohler would be...

Is it possible to repower the 1816 with a small diesel like perkins or kohler? I know they are expensive engines but I thought it would be a cool project. Thanks