Kristi KT3

[Daisyifyoudo]

Hello I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the Kristi web site is still active? I tried to contact them to register my serial number but no reply .Thank you

 

[Daisyifyoudo]

I guess I wasnt being patient enough Chris just emailed me . Thank you all the same

 

[Daisyifyoudo]

Well, I purchased this Kristi start of this winter from a man who had purchased it at auction several years ago, after he got it home and unloaded it he said it began to run rough so he put it in a shipping container where it sat for several years. I know he bought most of his stuff at government auctions so it may have came from a agency. The carb is stoved up so I haven't began to try to fire it up I only just pulled it out from its cocoon to get a better look at it. The hour meter reads 832 tracks appear in decent shape. The pictures show I haven't so much as cleaned it up yet since I took pictures after extracting it . I plan to sell it but was considering getting it running first but the problem is if I get it running then I will want to run it around then I will want to keep it.

 

[Rover’n]

Congratulations. This is a very nice example of a KT3 KRISTI. Some positives: Appears to have had a factory refurbishment, which was common for utility fleet rigs; has the wider drive sprockets which appear to be serviceable; fairly low operation hours; everything is intact and looks proper.

Very important to isolate a separate fuel supply before testing the engine (the tank integrity cannot be trusted). A small container mounted to the exhaust bracket and connected by gravity to the carb should suffice. The carb is probably a 28 or 32 pict, which are very simple to remove and do a quick cleanup. Engine oil should drain off a line connected to the sump, but if it looks clean and moisture free leave that for later. Same w/ the hydraulics, trans, and diff. With a charged battery give ‘er a crank or two. If it turns, let it sit for a bit to let the oil do it’s thing. I bet this thing will fire right up.

 

[Daisyifyoudo]

Congratulations. This is a very nice example of a KT3 KRISTI. Some positives: Appears to have had a factory refurbishment, which was common for utility fleet rigs; has the wider drive sprockets which appear to be serviceable; fairly low operation hours; everything is intact and looks proper.

Very important to isolate a separate fuel supply before testing the engine (the tank integrity cannot be trusted). A small container mounted to the exhaust bracket and connected by gravity to the carb should suffice. The carb is probably a 28 or 32 pict, which are very simple to remove and do a quick cleanup. Engine oil should drain off a line connected to the sump, but if it looks clean and moisture free leave that for later. Same w/ the hydraulics, trans, and diff. With a charged battery give ‘er a crank or two. If it turns, let it sit for a bit to let the oil do it’s thing. I bet this thing will fire right up.

Thank you. Yes it is a 28pci carb I have been periodically spraying pb blaster in hopes of freeing the saft easier. The oil looks unused so ok for a test. Agree on fuel supply thank you. Maybe within the week I will give some time to it.

 

[Rover’n]

Here is mine about four hours after I bought it (after sitting outdoors for ten years). Hang onto it. They are more fun than the circus.

 

[Daisyifyoudo]

Very nice but I was distracted by that black ford in the back ground. I will probably regret it but I am selling it due to the fact I wont use it. Although watching some of these old snow cat get togethers looks pretty fun. Don't know if you have heard of Mobile Dimension saw mills there powered by Volkswagen motors and that's the only other vw product I own.