oliver2-44 9,741 #1 Posted October 26 (edited) I said I wasn't buying another one unless it was really old, or was a WH with an Eaton Hydro. Buuuuuttttt This popped up on Marketplace about 40 miles away. Closes one I 've found to home. Seller said it came with the property when he bought the place in 1994. He mowed 2 acres with it until about 2 years ago when he replaced it with a zero turn mower. He said the previous owner had brought it down when he moved to Texas, from New Jersey. I told my wife I was going to call and look at a " Parts Tractor" on my way back home from the farm, since it was on my way. When I got home she said " I though you were getting a "Parts Tractor" I said I'll see if it runs or not. I really do need a C Series Parts Tractor, even if it is a gear drive. I was sold at his $100 listing price. But I pulled the transmission dipstick, Seller saw it was a milky and said how about $80. I Loaded it up. Drained the transmission when I got home and thankfully it just had milky oil and no free water on the bottom. So I'm hoping a diesel flush or 2 will clean it up, also needs some seals. PO said engine was re-ringed about 10 years ago. Not currently running, but spins oven when jumped. I was really hoping the deck looked as good as it does in this picture. Several years ago the PO did a great job of fiberglass repairing a rusted out deck. It held for him, but its all coming loosed with new rust. Deck is shot. This is a Special Attachment the PO added, ya'lll have guess what it's for! Edited October 26 by oliver2-44 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #2 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: said I wasn't buying another one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 564 #3 Posted October 26 is the spoon simply to bind the wire? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #5 Posted October 26 10 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: 81-10K801 1978 C Series Garden Tractor C-101 8-Speed Kohler K241AS-46766D 10 Wheel Horse 103916 The "spoon" is actually a very rare dealer option, remote start solenoid diagnostic tool, P/N #65-1306.The tool holder is supposed to be mounted to the lift lever though... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,452 #6 Posted October 26 Interesting trailer hitch too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7 Posted October 26 Nice score Ollie. Yes when they come up for that price in your neck of the woods it's a no brainer. Patina to die for and way too complete for a parts machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,741 #8 Posted October 26 3 hours ago, Blasterdad said: The "spoon" is actually a very rare dealer option, remote start solenoid diagnostic tool, P/N #65-1306.The tool holder is supposed to be mounted to the lift lever though... You sort of "Nailed it" The solenoid wouldn't work "sometimes" so he jumped across the 2 large lugs with the spoon to start it 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #9 Posted October 27 On 10/26/2024 at 11:06 AM, oliver2-44 said: jumped across the 2 large lugs with the spoon to start it I've heard of spoon feeding a baby but now we need to spoon feed a too. what is this world coming to? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,216 #10 Posted October 27 On 10/26/2024 at 11:06 AM, oliver2-44 said: The solenoid wouldn't work "sometimes" so he jumped across the 2 large lugs with the spoon to start it My sister used a sacrificial screwdriver the same way to start her old Chevy Vega. The key never worked but the car always started! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #11 Posted October 27 Had a Toyota Corolla in college that I had to swap in a steering column. Did not have the key so i removed the outer key slot and a stubby screwdriver would turn the inner ignition slot. Always knew there was a use for stubby drivers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
