mrshaft696 131 #26 Posted March 5, 2018 I built a battery tray to raise the battery up 3" or so, because it would not fit with this engine in front of the steering shaft. I re-wired everything about 90% & cleaned it all up, snap a pic tomorrow of the final setup... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #27 Posted March 30, 2018 ok ok so i finally go it to run ..... the fuel pump did not work out, i rebuilt it and the fuel intake was rigged up by previous owner and fell apart, so I found a fitting and just hooked up the fuel line to the carb, got the fuel to fill the bowl. I did do a minor cleaning of the carb but not extensive when i had it off. so this is what i have now, running with a surge..... I think i still have a carb problem & it needs to be cleaned more or fully rebuilt/replaced.? [youtube] [/youtube] 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #28 Posted April 2, 2018 So i finally got it to run long enough to drive it out of the garage & it is running ok.... The trans grinds going into gear and the carb still is not 100% correct, it is really funky and sometimes needs to run with a choke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #29 Posted April 12, 2018 Well I took it for another ride today and I noticed some white smoke coming out of the carb, then the motor stopped. I just changed the oil, but it appears the motor is locked up, I can barley turn the flywheel with a breaker bar now. So looks like im gonna pull it & I have a 17hp OHV briggs sitting around I want to put in it. I think I'll make a clock out of the engine cover & take the motor apart for fun to see what happened but im guessing the rings are no good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,224 #30 Posted April 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, mrshaft696 said: I think I'll make a clock out of the engine cover Some times you are better off giving up on the old engine, this sounds like one of those times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #31 Posted April 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Some times you are better off giving up on the old engine, this sounds like one of those times! yeah it sucks I was hoping to keep this one all original but this is not one of those times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #32 Posted April 12, 2018 you definitely gave it the senior try! Good luck on the repower! 17hp...that should boogie! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,505 #33 Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) A vertical v twin would look neat poking out of each side. Plenty of power too. Looks like a good deal for $50 Edited April 12, 2018 by 19richie66 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #34 Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, 19richie66 said: A vertical v twin would look neat poking out of each side. Plenty of power too. Looks like a good deal for $50 yeah I have a 18hp opposed I wanted to put in, but the air cleaner/exhaust would not clear the hood...... A v-twin motor might work, I just have the OHV sitting around. ps I hate Tecumseh engines. Edited April 12, 2018 by mrshaft696 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #35 Posted April 26, 2018 motor out motor in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #36 Posted April 26, 2018 Gonna have some issues with the exhaust, that is a 17horse OHV motor., I want to run it out the side like the other tractors I think.... Put some 23" tires on yesterday... all the wheel horses.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #37 Posted May 21, 2019 so this project is finally taking shape now more than a year later, its been sitting untouched..... So I have finally settled on a 24hp briggs vtwin, which is on the engine stand and for the most part running, pulled the tractor out and cleaned it all off so I can finally start working.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #38 Posted September 23, 2019 I changed my mind allot on this project, but i landed on a 18hp opposed twin briggs to stick in it, cut the hood, and am going to run ag tires all around...... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,505 #39 Posted September 23, 2019 Cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,856 #40 Posted October 5, 2019 Where have I been on this? Fun stuff here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #41 Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) On 10/5/2019 at 7:14 PM, pullstart said: Where have I been on this? Fun stuff here! hah thanks, progress is slow because of how much of a pain painting is. I just have to get the grip tape off the foot boards, paint them and start re assembly. I had to weld a stud for one of the front motor mounts to work because of how close it is to that exhaust cut out, and had to tap a hole on the other side. Edited October 8, 2019 by mrshaft696 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #42 Posted October 11, 2019 done painting for now, just touching up the foot board, engine is back in, time for re-assembly... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #43 Posted October 15, 2019 engine is in permanently, mostly all painted, working on the home stretch..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,856 #44 Posted October 15, 2019 Cool deal! I realize this is a vertical shaft , but cool nonetheless! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #45 Posted October 15, 2019 Real cool, also, because you had a better Gearbox than mine .👍😎 curious what kind of Gearbos this is. how is this called ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #46 Posted October 16, 2019 21 hours ago, Tractorhead said: Real cool, also, because you had a better Gearbox than mine .👍😎 curious what kind of Gearbos this is. how is this called ? To the best of my knowledge it is a 5066 transmission, 3speed with reverse. I has the impossible to replace gear shifter boot seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #47 Posted October 16, 2019 Thanks for Info. why impossible to replace Seal? closer Picts available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #48 Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 11:31 AM, Tractorhead said: Thanks for Info. why impossible to replace Seal? closer Picts available? I meant the part is no longer available.... I got the diagram on this site where they keep the manuals for the commando v8......I do have pics I can get later.... got my linkages hooked up, some more stuff re assembled. Now have to do the wiring. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #49 Posted October 21, 2019 Nice 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #50 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) clear coated my paint, got my belt and pulleys all set up... gotta find a headlight or headlight cover, and get wired. Edited October 23, 2019 by mrshaft696 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
