grinchsr 642 #1 Posted August 30, 2015 Tomorrow I am going to look at a 1971 tractor of a color other than red. It has the 10HP Tecumseh in it and I was wondering if they are any good. I never owned one and was also wondering about the parts availability. I know it needs a muffler but other than that owner said it is in great condition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #2 Posted August 30, 2015 Their good motors but the solid state ignition parts are very expensive and can be hard to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #3 Posted August 30, 2015 Agree with slammer, if it runs, means the coils good worth $150 plus right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,146 #4 Posted August 30, 2015 I've only heard... nothing but praises for them big block Techy's. So, bring it home, because... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #5 Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the GREEN color but every thing else I have is red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #6 Posted August 31, 2015 I like the looks of those front tires! Do you know what brand they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #7 Posted August 31, 2015 Tire name is Cheng Shin. I never heard of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 267 #8 Posted August 31, 2015 Carburetors are absolute trash. One piece oil rings are also not very good on these, for some reason they wear down flat faster than briggs / kohler. So if it does not knock, or smoke oil, rebuild the carb and it should be just fine. Be very OCD on the oil changes to keep the internals as wear free as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #9 Posted August 31, 2015 IMO...Techys are good motors...(regardless of their popularity or comparisons). The carbs are less forgiving in the department of letting dirt specs and such pass thru them. If you keep the carb clean, she'll run very well. I install an in-line fuel shutoff, and in-line fuel filter on almost anything small motor I own. I run it dry when I park it for a while. Never a problem. Good luck with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,649 #10 Posted September 1, 2015 grinchsr I would clean it up get it running smoothly . And sell it. J.D. are not as easily to work on like Wheel Horse bad design. But that is just my Opinion. Enjoy the ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #11 Posted September 2, 2015 I agree but I could not pass it up for the price and besides that I am only the third owner and I know the first two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,398 #12 Posted September 2, 2015 Come on Ray!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #13 Posted September 3, 2015 SORRY Steve I know it is green but I could paint it red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,398 #14 Posted September 3, 2015 SORRY Steve I know it is green but I could paint it red. Ray-That would be like putting lipstick on a pig 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #16 Posted September 3, 2015 as said previously it looks a pain to work on! not too sure on that one piece seat pan/running board panel. I've heard they are good workers though.callum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #17 Posted September 4, 2015 as said previously it looks a pain to work on! not too sure on that one piece seat pan/running board panel. I've heard they are good workers though.callum A little rough on the eyes around this site though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,146 #18 Posted September 4, 2015 So... how's that big Techy run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #19 Posted September 5, 2015 Runs good for its age. No smoke or strange noises but the carb surges a bit so I will be looking at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
