p38js 422 #1 Posted April 10 I have always wanted a Lawn Ranger and thanks to Handy Don and Pullstart I now have a Lawn Ranger. I think this will eventually get a full restoration, but in the mean time changing the muffler out to the spin on type to get the exhaust out from under the hood. Changing the oil and transmission oil. Cleaning an d rebuilding the carb. Installing new used tie rod ends (you just gotta love going down a hill and the tie rod ends pop off) new fuel line and filter, and install a battery and new wiring. This little tractor has been well taken care of over the years, she just needs to be cleaned up and loved on and then put to work. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,718 #2 Posted April 10 (edited) Looks like a solid candidate for restoration! If that Tecchy gives any trouble, a K181 Kohler will fit nicely. Edited April 10 by kpinnc 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,515 #3 Posted April 10 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Looks like a solid candidate for restoration! If that Tecchy gives any trouble, 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #4 Posted April 10 I like that bolt on thread adapter for the muffler. Something you made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,340 #5 Posted April 10 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I like that bolt on thread adapter for the muffler. Something you made? That’s a standard Tecumseh part for many of the smaller engines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #6 Posted April 11 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I like that bolt on thread adapter for the muffler. Something you made? It is made by Tecumseh @Handy Don told me about it when I when I got the tractor from him. It took me awhile to find it, and once found one, like three more all of a sudden appeared 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #7 Posted April 11 8 hours ago, kpinnc said: Looks like a solid candidate for restoration! @kpinnc as much as I like the Kohlers I’m going to try and keep the little tecky going. If I remember correctly from @Handy Don the original engine has already been swapped out I believe it should have a H60 and this is a HH60, I’m not 100% sure what the differences are but for starters the exhaust needs the bolt on adapter. So I’m sure there are more surprises to come in trying to find parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,718 #8 Posted April 11 2 hours ago, p38js said: it should have a H60 and this is a HH60, I’m not 100% sure what the differences are Wouldn't the HH version be a cast iron block versus the H being aluminum? Either way the carburetor tends to be the trouble area on Tecchy engines. I used a small block Kohler carb on my original Ranger Tecchy engine for a while. It worked very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #9 Posted April 11 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Wouldn't the HH version be a cast iron block versus the H being aluminum? Correct. 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Either way the carburetor tends to be the trouble area on Tecchy engines. Also correct. 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: I used a small block Kohler carb on my original Ranger Tecchy engine for a while. It worked very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #10 Posted April 11 6 hours ago, p38js said: It is made by Tecumseh @Handy Don told me about it when I when I got the tractor from him. It took me awhile to find it, and once found one, like three more all of a sudden appeared If you have a spare one and wanna sell it I'd be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,203 #11 Posted April 11 With the three spoke steering wheel it looks to be a 1968 Model. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #12 Posted April 11 @ebinmaine there are a few listed on eBay at the moment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #13 Posted April 12 Another piece of the puzzle showed up yesterday, the exhaust bracket. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #14 Posted April 12 16 minutes ago, p38js said: Another piece of the puzzle showed up yesterday, the exhaust bracket. Where can I find one of those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,324 #15 Posted April 12 I like to have the exhaust down and to the front not blowing back in my face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #16 Posted April 12 @pfrederi that is a good idea, is that muffler quieter than this one. When I’m at the show my tractors all sound like I’m running cherry bombs and all the other tractors are nice and quiet. Maybe it’s just my imagination Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,324 #17 Posted April 12 Maybe quieter because it sends the noise out front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,340 #18 Posted April 13 22 hours ago, p38js said: When I’m at the show my tractors all sound like I’m running cherry bombs and all the other tractors are nice and quiet. Maybe it’s just my imagination I’ve had the same experience! At low RPM, the K181 just sorta chugs but spool it up and it’s kinda loud. I’ve been considering one of the Gravely style units. It’s on the list 😁. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 422 #19 Posted Monday at 08:36 PM Dear Mr.Tecumseh engineer does this really need to be this complicated, spacer 2 different gaskets and screws going 2 different directions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #20 Posted Monday at 11:47 PM 3 hours ago, p38js said: Dear Mr.Tecumseh engineer does this really need to be this complicated IMHO... that's exactly the downfall of the old school Tecumseh engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
