Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #1 Posted March 14, 2012 I got a lawn ranger for my daughter. The tractor is complete other than it has no engine. The ID tag says its a L156 with the research I have done it looks like the L156 took a Tecumseh H60. The tractor I have has a key switch for electric start. So I was first wondering if my information about the engine is correct and second I am looking for the correct one that is complete with everything including the fuel tank. Can someone please help. Thanks Tater 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #2 Posted March 14, 2012 Hey Tater, here's a link for you...NOT MINE. http://www.wheelhors...ut-lawn-ranger/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #3 Posted March 15, 2012 You are correct the original engine was a tecumseh H60 spec 75117.. Any H60 or HH60 will fit as will H7and HH70 ( I have an HH70 on mine). In Tecumsehs the H series are Aluminum block with steel sleeve in the cylinder, the HH series are heavier duty with a cast iron block, the number indicates horse power (60=6hp 70=7hp). The gas tanks are somewhat unique to Wheel Horse and show up on ebay periodically. Some here have put on Kohler 8hp and may be able to give you info about that conversion. Welcome...my L-107 is my favorite of all my horses.... Just followed the link above...The H55 (5.5hp) would also fit. Might have an issue making it electric start however Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #4 Posted March 15, 2012 Sounds like a great project for your daughter. I'm working on a Bantam for my 7yr old son. One more thing. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #5 Posted March 15, 2012 Here are a couple of pics that you all have requested. http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s319/tater8046/Snapbucket/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #7 Posted March 16, 2012 Lets try this again. After consulting with my IPhone tech. WH Jason maybe this will work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #8 Posted March 16, 2012 You have a nice seat. Is it an original? My seat is ugly as heck but very comfy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,350 #9 Posted March 16, 2012 Nice straight lookin Ranger. It looks from the pics like you have a fleet of engine-less machines . Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #10 Posted March 16, 2012 Yeah Sparky..... you are partialy correct.. LOL. I have these tractors here that are engineless. But the engines are in the back on the bench getting worked on. But I do have three that are complete and running. One of the is even equiped with an awsome boat seat..... LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #11 Posted March 16, 2012 To answer your question Vinylguy...... to my knowledge (which isn't much) I believe that this is an original seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh-jason 32 #12 Posted March 16, 2012 wow i got some credit in this post :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #13 Posted March 16, 2012 Yeah I gave you some credit. This IPHONE was about three seconds away from being smashed with a hammer. I guess technology is not my strong point. :techie-eureka: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH4ME 6 #14 Posted March 16, 2012 LETS GO PENS!!!!!!!!!! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Tater Hiers 6 #15 Posted March 16, 2012 Thats right :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh-jason 32 #16 Posted March 16, 2012 before u smash it...trade me your iphone 4S for my iphone 4, then you can comence to smashin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #17 Posted March 16, 2012 I'm going to say no on the seat being original, they didn't use the white center in 67, and that has squares in the white not 1" spaced lines, but I would use it anyway it looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #18 Posted March 16, 2012 I would go with a Kohler if you can.... either a K161 or K181 would be a really nice up-grade to the Tech H60. BTW, that Ranger looks to be a nice starting point..... keep the pics coming of the project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #19 Posted March 16, 2012 Yeah, some great project picts there Tater, thanks for not bouncin' the phone on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #20 Posted March 16, 2012 Kelly my 67 was all original when I got it and had the same seat.. I'd look for a K181 for it, they are torquey little buggers. Hard to believe that it's only 2 horse more than the Tecky 6. Guess it's comparing miniature pony to a Clydesdale... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #21 Posted March 16, 2012 Thats an awesome collection you've got there tater, keep up the good work! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #22 Posted March 16, 2012 Seeing as how I put that seat on there, Kelly is right. That seat is off of a sears tractor. It is in very nice condition but far from original. Tater, I have your belt guard. I think Jason is going to pick it up for you! I have a HH60 on the bench that I got for that tractor. If I'd known you wanted original, I would have kept the K181 and given you the HH60. The HH60 is in pieces on the bench but is complete with a new gasket kit, piston, rings and valves. Only needs a carb kit and put together. Over the course of the last year, I have tried numerous times to get a tank for the Ranger but failed every time. Good luck with that. Maybe Bill will have one since he seems to produce W/H tractors and parts from thin air! I'd put that recoil start k181 on the B80 and make that 4 runners while you finish the other electric start k181. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #23 Posted March 16, 2012 Correct me if I am wrong but aren't the hood decals on that LR circa 1968? :eusa-think: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #24 Posted March 16, 2012 As far as I have been able to find info on the 1968 was the only year the Lawn Ranger used the long side hood decals. All other years used the 2.125 inch square decals on the front end of the hood sides. :confusion-confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #25 Posted March 17, 2012 67 had 2 spoke steering wheel and flat belt guard (meaning the deck pulleys would chew up the Lawn Ranger decal) 66 had 2 spoke wheel and a recessed area in the belt guard for the decal. 1968 3 spoke wheel and the flat belt guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
