Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
:

Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Dale Frenz

12-03-2001 19:44:27




Report to Moderator

I'm looking at buying an 1850 Gas tractor. Anybody have any advice or experience with these? Any pros or cons I should watch for? Was it the Gas and/or the Diesel that was known for blowing rods?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm planning on doing something about buying the tractor this weekend.

Direct E-mails are welcome.




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Big Jim

12-05-2001 14:10:45




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ? in reply to Dale Frenz, 12-03-2001 19:44:27  
Personally, I would always opt. for a diesel engine over a gas engine in a tractor of that size. A good 1850 Diesel with the Perkins motor will last for years and years if you take care of it. If you get an 1850 gas you will need to invest in a larger fuel barrel. Just my 2 cents worth.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
JDP

12-04-2001 14:35:46




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ? in reply to Dale Frenz, 12-03-2001 19:44:27  
I would stay away from the Waukesha engine. I have heard very few positives on that engine. Besides the make of the motor, the gas wouldn't be as efficient as the diesel. I never cared for Perkins engines myself, but the three I have in my 1850's are good running engines. The 354 Perkins seems to be tough, and the parts are available from other sources besides the dealer. The only thing we ever put on the engine was a valve cover gasket. I have heard a lot of people say that the 1850 with the Perkins engine was the best Oliver made.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Shep

12-04-2001 16:57:31




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ? in reply to JDP, 12-04-2001 14:35:46  
I dont think that the Waukesha gas engines ever caused much of a problem, it was the diesels that were the pain, specifically the 310ci waukesha. I will totally agree with you that the 1850 Perkins diesel was one of the best olivers to roll out of the plant, and if you can find one that is the way to fly.... Just my 2 cents for today..... ..



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
doug vose

12-04-2001 17:11:48




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ? in reply to Shep, 12-04-2001 16:57:31  
You got it, the 1850 with the Perkins were the best damn olivers in my mind. i used to work on a farm that only used olivers, with the exception of two White 2-135's, and an IH 1486. We had 1 770 gas, 3 1650 diesels, 1 1550 gas, 1 1550 diesel, 1 1755 diesel one 1800 diesel (my favorite), 1 1855 diesel, 1 1955 diesel (had a jd engine in it), 6 1850 diesels, and 1 1850 gas. had a few parts tractors too. One of em was an 1850 with a rod blown out the side. we took one 1850 and put a perkins engine in it that was dyno'ed at aroun 145/150hp!! It had big fat duels on it, and it would still spin the tires if ya let the clutch out too fast! We had that thang weighted, too.

Just thought i'd share my oliver experience with ya :)

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob M

12-04-2001 07:31:55




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1850 Gas Vs. Diesel ? in reply to Dale Frenz, 12-03-2001 19:44:27  
We've had an 1850 gas for 35 years and 8,000+ hours. It's been an very reliable and trouble free tractor. The Waukesha-built engine has proven to be extremely tough - unlike the chronically rod-throwing and crank breaking motor in our ill-fated 1750 gas. The only major drawback is the 1850 gets thirsty when working hard - can easily burn 6 - 7 gallons/hour pulling 6-16's. Also for heavy tillage we found the front end is rather light. Adding 500# in front helps keep the wheels on the ground.

Problems have been minor - mostly normal wear items like belts, hoses, brake disks, and the like. The Marvel-Schebler carburetor tends to run lean as it ages - causing the motor to stumble when the throttle is suddenly opened. Solution is to rebuild the carb, being sure to replace the accelerator pump diaphragm when you do. After a carb rebuild the motor again runs like new.

If the price is right I'd go for it!

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy