Oliver 1365 Questions

Both tractors run great and operate great, but the S55 is a little "looser" with a few very minor leaks. I know this is a hard question without full specs and photos, just looking for rough estimates as I'm not sure of the value of either and don't want to get rooked.

My second question is concerning the operation of the 1365. I've searched on this site and others and have figured out the diff lock pedal, but the PTO levers have me confused. There is a lever to the left (sitting on the tractor) that is either in the up (engine) or down (transmission) position. It seems to switch the PTO between 540 rpms and 1000 rpms. Is this correct? From what I can tell, the small lever on top of the trans cover that turns to the right or left engages/disengages the PTO. Is that correct? Are there any "tricks" that I need to know when operating these levers? I will typically be using the 540 setting, so leave the long lever in the engine position and engage/disengage as needed? Is it a "Live" or "Independent" PTO? Any other features I should be aware of on this tractor?

My last question is in regards to the spin-out wheels. What is the best technique on adjusting these rims? I'm assuming you could block up the wheels, loosen the rim locks, and go either forward or reverse to the desired width and lock them back down again. Good technique or bad?

Sorry for all the questions. Any help would be much appreciated. There just isn't much anywhere online about the 1365!

Thanks,
Justin in Indiana

"To answer your question about the spin out rims if they are like ACs and I think they are you move the lock to where you want the rim to stop or remove it and loosen the cam locks on the rails and start the tractor and hold the opposite brake and by going either forward or reverse the tractor will spin the wheel in or out .NO jacking it up to move them just tractor power IF you can get the cam lock bolts to loosen as some havent been loose for years .The best way is to try to loosen the ones on top and then move the tractor to bring the others up and take some of the weight off them to get them loose.Good Luck"

Thank you for that information! Now I've just got to work out the details on the trade and get my wife's permission to spend a little money!! : )

Justin

The question now is this. To move the lever from Engine, Neutral, or Transmission, should you engage the PTO Clutch (long lever) and then disengage when in the position desired? That seems the most logical way to operate it (much like a manual transmission), but wasn't for sure.

Justin

I may try to work with them and see if they have any wiggle room on the price. I keep looking at it this way. If I do the work needed to get mine up to snuff (new tires and probably some minor valve work), I've invested half of the asking difference into a 53 year old tractor that will continue to require work. If I bite the bullet, I get a tractor that is 20 years newer and should require much less maintenance (diesel vs gas) and shouldn't need anything to keep it rolling for a while.

Decisions, decisions! Well, at least it's the right shade of green. ;)

Justin