JPWH 6,033 #1 Posted July 11 I found this in the classifieds, contacted the seller, worked out a date to pick it up and brought it home today. The owner said if he had not found a buyer it was going to the scrap yard because he wanted it gone. He was having issues with the motor and didn't have time to deal with it. Timing was just right because my wife said she wanted a riding mower because she doesn't like my zero turn and was ready to shop the big box stores. The motor is a box of parts and the deck needs some repair but I will make it whole again and get it mechanically sound. This intent is to make it a dedicated mower. Work on this one should start in about 2 weeks. The seat is in very good condition and will be replaced and maybe passed on to someone. 8 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,404 #2 Posted July 11 Excellent save! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,312 #3 Posted July 11 Looks like a good start. Nice to see the block and connecting rod intact. Is the piston STD or oversize??. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #4 Posted July 11 (edited) 12 hours ago, ri702bill said: Is the piston STD or oversize??. I did not look at it close. I will check later today. No visible markings without cleaning it. I can't do that for 2 weeks. Doctors orders. Edited July 11 by JPWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,169 #5 Posted July 11 9 hours ago, JPWH said: maybe passed on to someone. That is what keeps this site going, people willing to share the love. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #6 Posted July 11 Good save. Those K241's are great engines, and easy to rebuild. Same block as the K301. Lots of cylinder to work with if it needs to be bored. Do you have all the other engine parts? I see a bearing plate, stator, and carburetor. Hopefully you have a flywheel and all the tins. And that seat. Worth more than some tractors. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #7 Posted July 11 10 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Hopefully you have a flywheel and all the tins. I have all the engine parts and the clutch in a bucket. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,312 #8 Posted July 11 1 hour ago, JPWH said: and the clutch in a bucket. Sounds like a good title for a Country song.... 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #9 Posted July 11 15 hours ago, JPWH said: Work on this one should start in about 2 weeks. this song came to mind Jay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 627 #10 Posted July 11 Nice score especially with that seat! Surprised you don't want to keep it on there, I would guess your wife might want something more comfortable? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #11 Posted July 11 4 hours ago, AlexR said: Nice score especially with that seat! Surprised you don't want to keep it on there, I figure that seat has served its time working and belongs on a restore for a show tractor. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #12 Posted July 12 8 hours ago, Pullstart said: this song came to mind Jay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #13 Posted July 12 Great picture and a great song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #14 Posted July 12 Jay that is a good save. You will have a happy wife in the end and great tractor. Enjoy the ride. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #15 Posted July 12 Nice save! I have a C-100. A neighbor had bought it at a auction and brought it to me because it wouldn't start. The tractor had been sitting for a time exposed to the weather, and had a stuck valve. I ended up with the machine because he wouldn't spend the money to repair it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #16 Posted July 16 Great save! That tractor already looks better than most of mine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #17 Posted July 17 On 7/10/2024 at 9:23 PM, JPWH said: The seat is in very good condition and will be replaced and maybe passed on to someone. Nice score! I have lots of C series parts for the tractor & deck if you find you need anything along the way. I'd be more than happy to trade parts for the seat, just hit me up if you need anything, the C 100 is a perfect mowing machine & good on gas. Your wife is going to love it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #18 Posted July 22 My son came for the weekend and took the motor home. Hopefully I will get it back in a couple of weeks rebuilt and ready for service. In the meantime I will repair the deck and service the tractor and repair anything that needs attention. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,655 #19 Posted July 23 You should rush right out and buy her a couple more. You need a back-up and a nother back-up for it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #20 Posted July 23 42 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: You should rush right out and buy her a couple more. You need a back-up and a nother back-up for it. I probably should but I'm not (So I say now). I have to have room for the dump truck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,169 #21 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, JPWH said: I probably should but I'm not (So I say now) 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,404 #22 Posted July 23 9 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I have seen this sign. I have denied this sign. I am Horse a Holic. Believe the sign. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
