fourwheelhorseman 298 #1 Posted July 19 I just picked this old beast up this evening, man it is beat!!! However I love a good challenge! It needs a deck, the hydro granny is leaking and seems to be stuck in the towing position, it is however all original, cigarette lighter, white plastic switch, even the key. The Tecumseh HH10 spins over. I need a belt gaurd, seat, muffler and other small items. I’m thinking of restoring this one. Thoughts? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,643 #2 Posted July 19 9 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: Thoughts? Pictures ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,768 #3 Posted July 19 10 minutes ago, Achto said: Pictures ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,787 #5 Posted July 19 (edited) 14 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: this old beast is beat!!! Even an old nag enjoys a curry combing and rub down! So a restoration would be like a spa treatment for the old stud! Edited July 19 by oliver2-44 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 298 #6 Posted July 19 4 hours ago, Achto said: Pictures ???? I’ll get some when I unload it from my truck this evening. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 298 #7 Posted July 19 So with the hydro, should I force the valve back over to operating position? It seems pretty stuck.. but I’ve only tried to move it by hand. The transmissions seems leaky, but from where I’m unsure. All the belts are in really good shape. The owner has no idea why it was pulled out of use. It’s been sitting outside for a while so I’ll have my work cut out for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,768 #8 Posted July 19 4 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: So with the hydro, should I force the valve back over to operating position? It seems pretty stuck.. but I’ve only tried to move it by hand. Get some decent penetrating oil on it and let it set a bit. 4 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: The transmissions seems leaky, but from where I’m unsure. Pressure washer treatment would help you there. 4 hours ago, fourwheelhorseman said: I’ll have my work cut out for me No concern. We've done frame off restorations starting with piles of rust shaped approximately like a tractor. We'd do it again too. IMHO... Get it home. Get it running. Get it driving. THEN decide how far to go. None of the above is wasted time prior to a full restoration because everything to get it going would have needed doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 298 #9 Posted July 19 It has solid state ignition.. I’ve never worked on that before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,768 #10 Posted July 19 11 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: It has solid state ignition.. I’ve never worked on that before. They're pretty easy to get along with. Confirm spark first. Keep us posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 298 #12 Posted July 19 (edited) That’s the original seat.. which is a crying shame, it’s all original as far as I can tell… but man it’s rough! deck is junk, the hydro is unknown as well as the engine, one rear tire is shot, I may have bit off a little more than I can chew on this one… lol. I’ve actually restored worse than this before. Edited July 19 by fourwheelhorseman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,768 #13 Posted July 19 46 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: That’s the original seat.. which is a crying shame, it’s all original as far as I can tell… but man it’s rough! deck is junk, the hydro is unknown as well as the engine, one rear tire is shot, I may have bit off a little more than I can chew on this one… lol. I’ve actually restored worse than this before. You'll be fine. 😀 Carefully check all the wiring. MAKE SURE the ignition switch is correct. You don't want to put power back into the coil on these. Post pics. Ask questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheelhorseman 298 #14 Posted July 20 So I’m able to move the tow valve now, however when I turn it to where it is in the operating position it still is easy to push. Keeping in mind that this machine has sat around for well over a decade and the fluid in the transmission is still fairly clean.. what’s left of it, most of it has leaked out. I’m guessing the only way I’m going to really know the condition of the transmission is to get the engine running and simply try it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,768 #15 Posted July 20 8 minutes ago, fourwheelhorseman said: So I’m able to move the tow valve now, however when I turn it to where it is in the operating position it still is easy to push. Keeping in mind that this machine has sat around for well over a decade and the fluid in the transmission is still fairly clean.. what’s left of it, most of it has leaked out. I’m guessing the only way I’m going to really know the condition of the transmission is to get the engine running and simply try it Absolutely correct 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
