Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #1 Posted December 22, 2021 Well after sitting on marketplace for nearly 8 months I finally got the guy down to a reasonable price. 1966 606 original paint but obviously not the original engine. Hoping to swap a pull start k161 into it or possibly a diesel. the hood is fixable as the cut out part is just folded back. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #2 Posted December 22, 2021 I'm in..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dingus Magee 24 #3 Posted December 22, 2021 I see you on YouTube 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #4 Posted December 22, 2021 Ben, I see Teckys for this all the time on the net if that is what you would like to do. That seat is savable. Should be a good project for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #5 Posted December 22, 2021 looks like a good solid project, remember 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #6 Posted December 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Ben, I see Teckys for this all the time on the net if that is what you would like to do. That seat is savable. Should be a good project for you. I won’t touch tecumsehs anymore. I think a pull start 6hp kohler will be a nice upgrade to this machine.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #7 Posted December 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, Bens vintage tractors said: I won’t touch tecumsehs anymore. I think a pull start 6hp kohler will be a nice upgrade to this machine.. The Briggs in it run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #8 Posted December 23, 2021 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The Briggs in it run? Don’t know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #9 Posted December 23, 2021 18 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: I won’t touch tecumsehs anymore. I think a pull start 6hp kohler will be a nice upgrade to this machine.. I agree to a point. I like the the Kohler 6`s if you can find one. Good luck with the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #10 Posted December 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: I agree to a point. I like the the Kohler 6`s if you can find one. Good luck with the tractor. I’ve had one sitting on my shelf for a while. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #11 Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Bens vintage tractors said: I’ve had one sitting on my shelf for a while. Looks right at home in there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #12 Posted January 3, 2022 So progress was made. What do y’all think? 16hp vanguard. Thinking an 8 speed too 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #13 Posted January 3, 2022 Engine looks good in there. Fills lots of space. Why the 8 speed? Are you looking for the low range or added strength? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #14 Posted January 3, 2022 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Engine looks good in there. Fills lots of space. Why the 8 speed? Are you looking for the low range or added strength? Easier to pulley swap and just over all a more versatile tranny 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #15 Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/23/2021 at 11:46 AM, Bens vintage tractors said: I’ve had one sitting on my shelf for a while. Ben you are al set now with the Kohler power. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #16 Posted January 4, 2022 8 speed swap is done! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #17 Posted January 4, 2022 Very proud of this. The high low shifter slot works perfect! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #18 Posted January 4, 2022 Niiiiice 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #19 Posted January 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: Very proud of this. The high low shifter slot works perfect! Good upgrade Ben. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #20 Posted January 4, 2022 You did an excellent job on the slot for the shifter !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,867 #21 Posted January 4, 2022 Quite the “clean up”! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #22 Posted March 1, 2022 The 606 is wet sanded and buffed. Tranny is completely installed, seat is mounted. All that’s left is getting the engine situated. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #23 Posted March 1, 2022 Puuuuuurtyy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,455 #25 Posted March 1, 2022 Ben, you did a great job on the refit. Keep us posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
