"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #1 Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Recently picked up a near complete 61 db and although it was repowered, began the trouble-shooting process and replacement parts search. Many thanks to Jabelman for technical assistance and providing a key element to fitting this engine correctly. See the main obstacle is carburetor base. Shame, the prior owner replaced the original engine and didn't keep the sheet metal, not the hood bracket, or even the carb/offset! Just tossed all So here's a few pictures of the progress made. The old recoil & shroud were toast. I rebuilt a pull and rustled up a vertical 7hp shroud. Just enough to to test for spark. Removed the drive belts. (This thing has no neutral) engine does have spark! Thank God! Magnetron Ignition are amazing! The whole unit will be gently disassembled and put back together as per the manual. I have just enough of the implements to hurt myself! Lol It's no Wheel Horse by no means, but a challenging and rewarding endeavor...... Regards, Oldman Edited March 9, 2019 by oldman 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #2 Posted March 9, 2019 Cool project, keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #3 Posted March 9, 2019 it's great project, glad to help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #4 Posted March 9, 2019 10 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Cool project, keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #5 Posted March 9, 2019 I converted the vertical shroud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #7 Posted March 12, 2019 The drawing used for the offset from the carburetor base to the oil bath assembly. This is a must have to assure clearance for the barrel shaped hood. The elusive 90 degree also is a must have part. Again, many thanks to Jabelman for this contribution. Finally the desired result isn't as fancy as the factory set-up but should fit and function! Let's see how the welder does on this part. (I couldn't weld this thin material as nicely as the professional!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #8 Posted March 12, 2019 Here are the parts thus-far. Expensive little offset! The 2" end had to be so to make the required spacing on the rods and reduce to 1-1/8. I tried the part and it fits nicely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #9 Posted March 14, 2019 Parts fitment. the welder for the offset was salty! the hood stand I did myself! rusty on the welder! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #10 Posted March 15, 2019 the color test and kill switch. fun getting the kill switch in without snapping the plastic stays! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #11 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) drained the ancient oil. removed the muffler. made hood frame brkt and hood pin. Edited March 15, 2019 by oldman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #12 Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, oldman said: ancient oil. Wow. Delicious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #13 Posted March 17, 2019 tried the parts on for size! Happy all looks good so far. now it's drilling out the right lower 1/4-20 bolt for the shroud....... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #14 Posted March 17, 2019 Looks fantastic sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #15 Posted March 17, 2019 360 degrees of air travel accomplished!! I have a soft spot for the old updraft carbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #16 Posted March 20, 2019 Here's an update, I decided to try and squeeze a 6 qt tank, combined two brackets, fits good. The hood clears nicely while closed. The muffler will exhaust straight out the front oval. The offset & carb clear the left side by 3/16th's! Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #17 Posted March 23, 2019 Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic Pure Gold Spray Paint and Primer in 1, 11 oz I had this cheaper paint at first but is was too Brass. This one over the other, is almost dead on the original....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #18 Posted March 24, 2019 Here is the engine. I want to run it and give the drive train a test before I tear down the rest of the tractor. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #19 Posted March 24, 2019 Niiiice..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #20 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Let's just see how well she'll run! Edited March 25, 2019 by oldman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #21 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) I think that I found the second color, 2 bucks a can, Ollies. Valspar. Gloss Peacock Blue. Seems every time I find a color it's only available in spray bombs. Or too expensive otherwise. There is a spec of the original color on the push blade. Now it's not "perfect", however for me it's nice, especially at that price! Whenever I go back for the other cans that I hid, I'll check on a slightly brighter hue. I think it is really difficult to go by the capp alone. Edited March 25, 2019 by oldman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #22 Posted March 25, 2019 Lovely job on the engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #23 Posted March 26, 2019 The briggs started right up after a bit I got it to smooth out with adjustment. I tried to upload the video but it is futile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,628 #24 Posted March 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, oldman said: The briggs started right up after a bit I got it to smooth out with adjustment. I tried to upload the video but it is futile. Good to hear she's up and cooking. No worries on the uploading. Just find somebody under the age of about 9 and tell them what you want done. It shall be solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #25 Posted March 26, 2019 That's about right, media is their world today. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
