cafoose 3,323 #1 Posted October 3, 2021 Another tractor from @Shed jumped on my truck today! A 1959 RJ-59 same year I was born! It has the original plow, seat, tires, and engine which is not installed. Original engine has compression but won't start. Currently has a Briggs in it which does run. He got it from an old man that kept it in a barn. Original parts on it are in excellent condition for it's age. Just like me! 4 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,041 #2 Posted October 3, 2021 NICE! Congratulations!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,031 #3 Posted October 3, 2021 Sweet! Is the seat spring backwards? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #4 Posted October 3, 2021 I’ve got a 59 too that needs garage time. Nice find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,323 #5 Posted October 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, pullstart said: Sweet! Is the seat spring backwards? Don't know didn't pay attention to it It's in a friends garage now because I don't have room for it yet. I'll check when I get there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #6 Posted October 4, 2021 Congrats! I can't imagine why the K90 won't run. Not like its missing a carb or anything 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in NC 338 #7 Posted October 4, 2021 Very nice!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,203 #8 Posted October 4, 2021 Sweet find!! Congratulations !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,323 #9 Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, 71_Bronco said: Congrats! I can't imagine why the K90 won't run. Not like its missing a carb or anything It's got compression I'll get it going eventually shouldn't take much. The carb on the Briggs actually was on the Kohler previously. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,323 #10 Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 7:43 PM, Pullhosen’s Pony Express said: Sweet! Is the seat spring backwards? Yep just looked today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,262 #11 Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) I like that engine a lot with I believe original pant? It will look great with the tractor when done. Enjoy the project. Edited October 9, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,323 #12 Posted October 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: I like that engine a lot with I believe original pant? It will look great with the tractor when done. Enjoy the project. I think it was repainted but it does look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,721 #13 Posted October 9, 2021 Nice Find! The rare uncut hood. LoL People flip the seat spring around to move the seat back That's a 1960/61 dozer blade with the factory RJ adapter. A rope attached to the corners and draped over the hood allows indexing the angle from the seat. Those little machines actually move snow very well. Missing the belt guard and the guard on there is for a mower deck. Rear fenders were an Option so either way is correct. Same fenders were on 58/59/60/61 You can find a small single pole kill switch to fit in that hole below the steering wheel by searching for a chainsaw kill switch. I know the old Homelite switches are the same switch. Like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/333571076022?epid=10046808022&hash=item4daa62afb6:g:DMgAAOSwaXNej6au 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,262 #14 Posted October 9, 2021 5 hours ago, wallfish said: Nice Find! The rare uncut hood. LoL People flip the seat spring around to move the seat back That's a 1960/61 dozer blade with the factory RJ adapter. A rope attached to the corners and draped over the hood allows indexing the angle from the seat. Those little machines actually move snow very well. Missing the belt guard and the guard on there is for a mower deck. Rear fenders were an Option so either way is correct. Same fenders were on 58/59/60/61 You can find a small single pole kill switch to fit in that hole below the steering wheel by searching for a chainsaw kill switch. I know the old Homelite switches are the same switch. Like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/333571076022?epid=10046808022&hash=item4daa62afb6:g:DMgAAOSwaXNej6au Good info John. You know me never owned one. Did not want to look like the Jolly green giant sitting on the tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
