John2189 462 #1 Posted June 25, 2020 Where is the gas tank supposed to be on a 656 tractor? Mine doesn’t look right where it is now. The battery is under the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #2 Posted June 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, John2189 said: Where is the gas tank supposed to be on a 656 tractor? Mine doesn’t look right where it is now. The battery is under the hood. it should be under the hood by the dash right where the hood closes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #3 Posted June 25, 2020 Here is a good photo this is where my 856 had its tank. should be the same situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,738 #4 Posted June 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, John2189 said: gas tank supposed to be on a 656 It's bracket is on the engine. I'm thinking that the battery should still be mounted on the frame beside the engine @bottjernat1 Your 856 is a Kohler engine. A 656 is a techy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #5 Posted June 25, 2020 Besides this wonder group of folks here is another place to get a great overview of your machine. http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/3/2/324-wheel-horse-656.html Check out the manuals section on here for other info you might need. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/ click on the year to the right on the page. and we have parts vendors as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #6 Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: It's bracket is on the engine. I'm thinking that the battery should still be mounted on the frame beside the engine @bottjernat1 Your 856 is a Kohler engine. A 656 is a techy. Thanks eric i had a brain fart there. LOL Eric is correct they did things different with some of the Tecumseh engines Here is a photo of another one like yours Edited June 25, 2020 by bottjernat1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 462 #7 Posted June 25, 2020 4 hours ago, bottjernat1 said: Here is a good photo this is where my 856 had its tank. should be the same situation Ok. Mine has a 12 techumseh so there is no room for the battery on the frame. They put it where the gas tank should be and a smaller tank on the frame. Only problem with this is that the vacuum fuel pump loses prime thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,738 #8 Posted June 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, John2189 said: Ok. Mine has a 12 techumseh so there is no room for the battery on the frame. They put it where the gas tank should be and a smaller tank on the frame. Only problem with this is that the vacuum fuel pump loses prime thanks Ahhhhh.... I didn't notice you had a big block in there when I answered. 656 would have had a 6 horse. Couple different ways you could go. Either install an electric fuel pump which would take the concern out of losing prime, or put a gas tank up where it should be and move the battery ... under the seat pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,104 #9 Posted June 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, John2189 said: Only problem with this is that the vacuum fuel pump loses prime An electric 12v fuel pump should solve that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 462 #10 Posted June 25, 2020 54 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Ahhhhh.... I didn't notice you had a big block in there when I answered. 656 would have had a 6 horse. Couple different ways you could go. Either install an electric fuel pump which would take the concern out of losing prime, or put a gas tank up where it should be and move the battery ... under the seat pan. Didn’t think about moving it under the seat. If the battery will fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,738 #11 Posted June 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, John2189 said: Didn’t think about moving it under the seat. If the battery will fit. I've not tried it myself but I've seen it done. @VinsRJ Vin is one of our members in Connecticut that has his own YouTube channel. He has a similar vintage tractor that he's been working on and has put the battery under the seat. He has some great videos that describe what he did or if he had any fit challenges. I don't know if Vin brings it up in his videos or not but the only thing that comes to mind right away is to make very sure that your positive cable is 4 gauge instead of the stock 8 or 6. The extra distance is probably not a huge concern but bigger is better where electricity travels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 462 #12 Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks I’ll check it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #13 Posted June 25, 2020 to another Pict’s that may clears something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,485 #14 Posted June 25, 2020 Picture worth 1000 words! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
