rmaynard 15,425 #1 Posted May 8, 2010 I have driven past this tractor at least once a week for the last 6 years. I didn't have a clue what it was, since it was always covered with a silver tarp. The owner was never home. I knew it was a Wheel Horse because of the shape of the hood, and the lift lever had popped through the tarp. I figured it was a B or C series something. This past Wednesday, I past it again, and for the first time in six years, the owner was out mowing his grass (with a push mower). I stopped. Asked if I could see the Horse. He said yes. I asked if it was for sale. He said yes. I said how much. He said make me an offer. I said $100. He said no. We compromised at $150.00 At this time his wife walked up and said, "if you are going to take the tractor, you've got to take the SNOW BLOWER too". I said how much. The owner started to say something and his wife said FREE. Here is what I got: It's a 1979 C-101 8 Speed with a deck and a snow blower. Here's the bad news: The tires are shot The right tie-rod is broken The sheet metal is bent and some rust-through The wiring is burned The transmission has oil coming out of every seal. The engine blower housing is rusted through at the bottom and sides The steering wheel is shot The deck has a lot of rust-through The snow blowers has rust-through and looks pretty tired Here's the good news: The dash panel is restorable Okay, I was only looking for an engine to go on my Johnny Cash tractor. Here's the news on the engine: It's a K241AS It turned easily by hand There is no visible signs of oil leaks or head gasket leaks Here's the better news The starter motor works Compression is 92 I've got spark I did a simple wire-around to see if it would start and... With starter fluid it runs. The muffler is good. There are no knocks and no smoke. Of course it's only running on starter fluid. Can't keep it running though. Diagnosed that as a bad fuel pump. Got nothing coming out when I turn over the engine. Took it apart and found lots-o-crap on the inside. But the good news is that I got a decent 10HP engine for $150.00. Now I need to find a good fuel pump, and a good engine blower housing. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #2 Posted May 8, 2010 Good find there Bob,good price!before you know it you will have 50 ,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #3 Posted May 8, 2010 Let's see, a good engine for $150., and lots of spare parts for use elsewhere, or to recoup some of the investment, sounds good to me! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #4 Posted May 8, 2010 Good find there Bob,good price!before you know it you will have 50 ,Rick Not if my loving wife has anything to do with. She is at work and is not even aware that this one followed me home. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted May 8, 2010 Good haul....don't let her know you have a "new" tractor....just say, "Oh that thing, it has been around here for a long time!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #7 Posted May 8, 2010 Did I hear someone mention "Johnny Cash tractor"? Sorry, that name has already been used... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #8 Posted May 8, 2010 Just kidding, of course... I would rig up a fuel tank mounted higher than the carburetor and bypass the fuel pump... Maybe strap it to the hood? Then, you could drive it around and check out the transmission and everything else... Looks like a good parts donor! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scifi4all 6 #9 Posted May 9, 2010 Bob, Glad to hear you got an engine for your tractor! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #10 Posted May 9, 2010 Bob, I just went thru kinda the same thing with an electro 12 that had sat for a long time. Fuel pump wouldn't pump til I got all the air out of the (new) gas line and of course I had to take the carb apart and clean it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #11 Posted May 9, 2010 Were's the pics of the snowblower? We really want to see that, not some stink'n C-series Nice Pick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #12 Posted May 9, 2010 Did I hear someone mention "Johnny Cash tractor"? Sorry, that name has already been used... Sorry. Will call it Johnny Crash. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #13 Posted May 9, 2010 Were's the pics of the snowblower? We really want to see that, not some stink'n C-series Nice Pick! Here 'tis Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #14 Posted May 9, 2010 i have had to prime the fuel pump on some tractors that have sit for a long time to get them to pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #15 Posted May 10, 2010 i have had to prime the fuel pump on some tractors that have sit for a long time to get them to pump. Took this one apart to find that it had water sitting in it for years. Aluminum is eaten away at the valve seats and it cannot be repaired. Guess I am in the market for a new or good used one. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #16 Posted May 10, 2010 Nice parts tractor. I'd say you did ok. You have the motor you were looking for and spare parts to boot. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
