Passe Par Tout

[greggv2007]

Hi everyone. I just purchased a passe par tout. price was right ,so I couldn't pass it up. I was told that these machines were amphibious. I don't know if that's true or not. what I am looking for is any info concerning maintenance, or a parts or owners manual for these machines. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks GreggV

[Mike]

There are some brochures on it in the brochure section: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/brand...acked-atv.html

If that's the same one?

[greggv2007]

passe par tout

Thanks Mike I got the spec's. It would still be nice if somebody could come up with a manual of some type. It may be hard to find, but I'll keep looking GreggV.

[soutthpaw]

I just got a Pass ParTout at a local auction a couple of weeks ago... so far this is the only pic I have as I left the next day on vacation .. will be home next week so hope to get some more pics and maybe get started on it if I get my other projects done

[Mike]

Looks like it is in pretty decent shape. Post some more pictures when you can.

[soutthpaw]

Looks like it is in pretty decent shape. Post some more pictures when you can.

Yeah the tracks and rubber wheels all seemed in real good shape for the age. obviously has been stored in a barn or garage. engine has soup in the crankcase but is not frozen up... rust is relatively minor for its age too.... besides being a career mechanic, I spent 2 years specalizing in small engine repair at a local John Deere dealer... SO engine wise there is pretty much nothing I can't fix... It will probably get a different powerplant anyway. I have a 13 HP disesel engine at home from a generator that only has about 11 hrs on it that could be a donor engine.... may also look at some larger engines and see what may work out well. Thinking maybe a motorcycle engine or a 3 cyl geo metro engine or something like that...

[medic7594]

Southpaw:
I have an early model PPT which my father got for me 25 years ago. It has a single cylinder Sachs engine in it and was a great machine. For years it sat in my basement. Two years ago my father and I rebuilt the entire machine. New engine (Kohler K440), drive sprockets, springs, etc. It was a fun project.

You will love working on your machine. You have a model 620 which is a workhorse. If I had the money, I'd search for one. They are great in the snow and swamp. I am going to send you a PM of a guy who used to own the company when it was in Canada. Amazingly he still has parts for the machines.

Here is a video clip I took of my brother driving the machine yesterday:

http://www.facebook.com/v/10150153129630191

[soutthpaw]

thanks for the PM and info, cant view your video cuz its not public on facebook.

[soutthpaw]

I made myself a photo album here and posted up some pics of the machine after initial cleaning. I pulled out the battery tray from the front of the engine compartment in order to clean it... may end up relocating the battery as this spot where the battery goes would be great for an enclosed winch....
My PPT project pics

[Mike]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[soutthpaw]

Yay, I got it running and driving. Overhauled the carb and fuel pump along with cleaning it all out.. it would only go in forward and reverse to start with... after figuring out the adjustments on the clutches and brake combinations I got left and eventually right turns working. then it was dark so will have to make some more adjustments today and try and get it dialed in .... also did new starter solenoid and key switch... I have a bunch of projects to try and get done the next couple weeks as grandma is here from CA to watch the kids... once that's done I will get some pics and video made up

[soutthpaw]

Thanks to Medic7594 for hooking me up with Bob Cantin's email, I sent him all the details of my machine and go a nice response as well as follow up answers to my questions. I initially asked him about adjusting the clutch brakes setup for turning. Reps there

here is a cut and paste of his details on my machine
You've purchased an early model 500 PPT, built on November 20, 1974. Unit was shipped to our distributor in Rapid City, South Dakota. There's no magic in setting the steering on that machine, however, I would suggest you take the whole foot brake assembly and chuck it in the garbage. It will interfere with the steering of the machine, and even makes setting it all up somewhat difficult!
It was installed in Quebec against my wishes, and proved to be nothing but trouble!
I still have a lot of parts for the machine

[medic7594]

Sorry about that.
My brother posted them to Youtube for me so take a look and let me know what you think.
He is driving in one of the videos and I am driving in the other.

[soutthpaw]

your videos looik great. seems in great shape. is that the older model then with the rounded front and rear fenders ?

Here are some more pics I just took of it this morning

[Mike]

Very cool videos! Thanks for posting those.