New find need some info

[Gene_S 93]

Hi All,

I found this lawn tractor the other day when I was at a machine shop and it was just sitting in the yard. The guy said he used it this summer but the last time he used it it started running rough and died. I found the cooling system completely plugged with grass and it only has 45 pounds of compresion not to mention it was out of oil. I pulled the head off and the piston moves side to side more then supposed to and it looks like the top ring is broken or stuck. The motor is a cast iron Briggs and I'm guessing a 16 HP since it is a G-16. It has a shaft drive to the rear end with some type of variable speed set up. Over all it is in great shape just pretty dirty. I really like the low stance. The mowing deck is pretty holy but does work. Does anyone have a clue what year this may be? It even has a working cig lighter but no beer holder .

Thanks for looking!

Gene :thumbs:

[Rollerman 290]

Gene neat looking tractor.

Give Perry here a PM if he doesn't catch your post.

He's pretty knowledgeable about these.

[stevasaurus 22,764]

that is a nice looking tractor...I like the color. :notworthy:

[rickv1957 72]

Cant say I have ever seen a Gilson,looks kinda neet,Rick

[Gene_S 93]

Thats the same thing I said to Rick, I've never seen one before.

I like the color to Steve... Pretty partial to AC orange also!!!

I'll do that Stephen... Sure would be nice to know more about it... Wish it had a Kohler tho...

Gene

[Bow_Extreme 544]

Gilson was a fairly popular tractor. You should be able to find some parts around and maybe even some web forums for Gilson Tractors. That one appears to be somewhat taken care of. Nice Find!! :notworthy:

[Suburban 550 28]

Not a bad lookin' tractor, Gene. I heard of Gilson tractors but don't know much about them.