Jrblanke 857 #1 Posted July 17, 2019 Well, I wasn't planning on this purchase, but the listing was relatively close, and I thought it would be a quick fun project. I was also thinking it might be a good machine to leave up on some property to cut grass with once or twice a month. It came with an extra set of ag tires, wheel weights, a brinly cultivator, brinly moldboard plow, and snow plow. The 42" SD deck had new spindles put on it that are the newer style, so I'm pretty excited about that. I was excited to get it home and see what was under all that dirt! So I got the pressure washer out, and washed the dirt off. I accidentally blew the C120 stickers off with the pressure washer, but I contacted @Vinylguy and he is going to hook me up. It looks like a nice machine! It was repainted once before, but they didn't do a bad job. The new china carb should be here on Friday, so once it arrives, i'll start messing with it. I can't wait to hear it run! I included pictures of it sitting at the previous owners house, loaded up on the trailer, and after it was pressure washed. 15 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #2 Posted July 17, 2019 Wow !! Did you steal it?? Nice find!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #3 Posted July 17, 2019 Nice find! Keep us updated on the progress 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,399 #4 Posted July 17, 2019 Quite a nice haul. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #5 Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Nice find! Keep us updated on the progress 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #6 Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks guys! I picked up some battery terminals tonight. I'm going to switch them from the car battery style to the lawn mower style terminals. I'll put them on tomorrow. Going to do a little bit of shopping for tires too. Front ones need to be replaced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #7 Posted July 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Jrblanke said: new china carb I'm curious to know why you feel that it needs a new carburetor instead of cleaning the old one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #8 Posted July 18, 2019 Nice tractor.What a difference cleaned up.Lately,I stay away from the pressure washer.I've also blown too many decals off.Have fun with your new toy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,075 #9 Posted July 18, 2019 Not sure it needs a restoration. If it was mine I would install the missing decals, paint the rims, get the new tire(s) and go thru it mechanically and use it. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,438 #10 Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'm curious to know why you feel that it needs a new carburetor instead of cleaning the old one. Chinese carb? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #11 Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'm curious to know why you feel that it needs a new carburetor instead of cleaning the old one. Good question. I considered getting a kit because that’s what I normally do, but figured a new carb was 15 bucks, so I though I’d give it a try. Then I’d clean up the old one and have it for the next tractor that comes along. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,075 #12 Posted July 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jrblanke said: Good question. I considered getting a kit because that’s what I normally do, but figured a new carb was 15 bucks, so I though I’d give it a try. Then I’d clean up the old one and have it for the next tractor that comes along. I’ve used a couple of those “clone” carbs and both worked perfectly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,473 #13 Posted July 18, 2019 Congrats James. Really nice 120 auto. and well equipped. My 120 auto was my first WH and after buying and selling 50+ tractors, I still have the 120. Mine has the Tecky HH120, but it has been trouble free and always starts and runs strong. 6 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,460 #14 Posted July 18, 2019 good looking rig, now that you have cleaned off the crud, you could give it an oil rub down to trap the patina and stop the surface rust . i have been regularly using STABIL in all my fuels and it has been doing a great job of eliminating fuel issues. good luck with it, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #15 Posted July 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Sparky said: I’ve used a couple of those “clone” carbs and both worked perfectly. I wish I could say the same. I bought one for the Cinnamon Horse and it showed up with metal filings and black flakes in the bowl. Cleaned it. Installed it. Same thing happened over again. Keep in mind that the fuel system on this tractor is all new. When I took it apart the third time I decided that was going to be the last one and I ordered another older Kohler carb and rebuilt that instead. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #16 Posted July 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I wish I could say the same. I bought one for the Cinnamon Horse and it showed up with metal filings and black flakes in the bowl. Cleaned it. Installed it. Same thing happened over again. Keep in mind that the fuel system on this tractor is all new. When I took it apart the third time I decided that was going to be the last one and I ordered another older Kohler carb and rebuilt that instead. I had good luck with the rip off carb on Putt Putt, but I was in a time crunch June of last year and didn’t want to mess with the throttle shaft play. If I had that much hassle from one or two, I’d be in the same boat. Plus, nobody knows how long the cheap ones actually last... I’m sure the materials they use are a much poorer quality. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #17 Posted July 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: ... I’m sure the materials they use are a much poorer quality. One other thing I wanted to mention is that the bore size was substantially smaller even though it was clearly marketed for a 16 horse. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,473 #18 Posted July 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, Sparky said: I’ve used a couple of those “clone” carbs and both worked perfectly. I put one on the K-321 in the low rider. It has worked fine with the only issue being the reversed choke linkage. It wasn't a problem for me as I installed custom throttle and choke linkage. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #19 Posted July 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Congrats James. Really nice 120 auto. and well equipped. My 120 auto was my first WH and after buying and selling 50+ tractors, I still have the 120. Mine has the Tecky HH120, but it has been trouble free and always starts and runs strong. That motor is a great motor i put this same motor on my daughter workhorse 800. it is wore out and needs rebuilt but she starts right up. we have beat the crap out of it. the only issue i ever had was the carb i ended up putting a kohler carb on it. i got tired of messing with the tech carb. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rfp55 33 #20 Posted July 18, 2019 Might not help anybody in hurry, but on Kohler carb where steel throttle shaft eggs out pot metal/aluminum body to the extent the butterfly wears notch in throat & governor gets stuck; drill the carb body out to size the hole will be round (5/16) and epoxy in a brass nut that has 1/4" or right size hole for throttle shaft and you're good another 25 yr. This is how we dealt with it before internet and foreign carbs. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #21 Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Congrats James. Really nice 120 auto. and well equipped. My 120 auto was my first WH and after buying and selling 50+ tractors, I still have the 120. Mine has the Tecky HH120, but it has been trouble free and always starts and runs strong. I love that top picture!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #22 Posted July 20, 2019 Carb came in and I was so excited I cross threaded the fuel inlet (1st thread) Fortunately i had a tap that cleaned up the threads. I put it on, filled up the gas tank, and cleaned the points, but it still didn’t fire it up. I think I have a weak spark and no fuel. Next step is going to be to clean all the connections to make sure I get a good spark (currently I have some spark but it’s intermittent and inconsistent). I’ll also put on a new fuel line and filter. Hopefully the pump will work. That is yet to be seen. Here are a couple pics of the carb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #23 Posted July 20, 2019 Did you say if it has new points? It’s 6-8 bucks well spent in my opinion! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #24 Posted July 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, pullstart said: Did you say if it has new points? It’s 6-8 bucks well spent in my opinion! No, but I agree. New points will be in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #25 Posted August 15, 2019 Here is the update: If you have followed my thread in the electrical section, you know I had a little hickup with the solenoid. I've gotten that straight, and the tractor runs! Woo hoo! The problem I am having now is that it is running WAY to rich at wide open throttle, and it also will not idle. I have adjusted the mixture screws all the way closed at WOT and it will not cut off the machine. Before I purchase new points and condenser, I'm going to clean the OLD carb and put it back on to see if that will make it run better. Not impressed with the china carb so far. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites