cletrac bgs

[dillon]

I might buy a cletrac bgs with a ware loader. It has been sitting in the woods for a number of years and I would like to get it running so I can drive it on a trailer if I buy it. My first ? is are carburetor kit available? Second what brand and size spark plugs are recommended? Third what motor oil should be used? Fourth does the transmissions and final drives take 90wt? Fifth should lead additive be used in the gas? If I buy it and after I get it home I will have to change the right side final drive seal how hard of a job is this to do? Would napa have this seal? How do you adjust the steering brakes? One more ? does anyone have the u.c. measurements?

[Blake Malkamaki]

Let me answer some of your questions... I'm sure spark plugs would be easy to find -  just don't buy Champions - they're not what they used to be.

For motor oil, I would use the best you can buy - I use 15W-40 in almost everything. Some will argue about using non-detergent if you engine is full of grime. You could do that on the first couple changes and then add some detergent oil after awhile. Be sure to change it when it's good and hot so the crud comes out.

You should use 50 wt non-detergent in the transmission and final drives. Don't use hypoid oil. Do a search as there's been discussion on this.

I would not use any additive in the gas, however I would try to avoid gas with alcohol. You may need higher octane gas on very hot days - not for it's anti-knock qualities, but for it's anti-vapor lock qualities. These engines are low compression and were designed for very low octane fuel.

You adjust the steering brakes either through the cover under the seat, or through the back if you don't have a pto. Use a 3/4" open end wrench and drill a hole in it and tie a string to it first in case you drop it. They are very easy to adjust.

Good luck.