I'll try to keep this brief...
I "inherited" an 1800 gas about 17 years ago. It was a feedwagon tractor and had lost oil pressure. The previous owners didn't think it was worth the price of a crank shaft, so they let me have it. The motor was taken apart and now I'm not sure if all the parts are still around. I found a complete 283 gas that needs some work to get running, and brought it home. The tractor is currently about 2 hours away from home. I got a chance to run back there this past weekend to take an inventory of what all I'll need to put this thing back together and noticed it's got checkerboard on the grille and the side panels. I've been thinking it was an 1800B this whole time! So, I've got a couple questions for everyone...
Specification Number: 18-1112
Serial Number: 111 307 886
Sheet metal is decent, but needs paint.
Is this a true 1800A?
What year is it?
Will the 283 that I pulled from a 1750 still fit?
Would it be worth it to find a 265 to put it back to stock?
Maybe I should just cut my losses and part everything out?
Thanks guys! I appreciate any info and/or opinions you all have - you guys are the experts!
I "inherited" an 1800 gas about 17 years ago. It was a feedwagon tractor and had lost oil pressure. The previous owners didn't think it was worth the price of a crank shaft, so they let me have it. The motor was taken apart and now I'm not sure if all the parts are still around. I found a complete 283 gas that needs some work to get running, and brought it home. The tractor is currently about 2 hours away from home. I got a chance to run back there this past weekend to take an inventory of what all I'll need to put this thing back together and noticed it's got checkerboard on the grille and the side panels. I've been thinking it was an 1800B this whole time! So, I've got a couple questions for everyone...
Specification Number: 18-1112
Serial Number: 111 307 886
Sheet metal is decent, but needs paint.
Is this a true 1800A?
What year is it?
Will the 283 that I pulled from a 1750 still fit?
Would it be worth it to find a 265 to put it back to stock?
Maybe I should just cut my losses and part everything out?
Thanks guys! I appreciate any info and/or opinions you all have - you guys are the experts!