upstateyankee50 59 #1 Posted May 10, 2022 well guys lets put our head together and figure out what model this horse is as I thought I got a good deal for it even if I had to drive 207 miles from home with the high price gas which is really sad but anyways according to the serial number it is a model 1045-0 with the solid state ignition if I am correct it has a 8 horse motor as my thoughts were to replace the 10 horse as I still can't get it start ;the motor did over with a shot of gas in the carb but the seller did mention that the carb might have to rebuilt which is no big thing ;it came with 2 decks but one has rot spots on it and the pullies do turn the other deck well the pullies seem to be lock up as they will not turn froze I should say yep it needs a seat but again that happens the tires seem to be fine as no cracks and the hub caps will need to be cleaned if that is possible as one is really rusted but hub caps really don't make these old horse run any faster just makes them pretty ' another question is where is the screw or valve that will allow this to move as I can't find one ;I might had over did myself for 150,00 but at first they wanted 300,00 like most we all know that at times they need to be tinkered with ;so if any one knows the year and about the valve that will allow it to roll I sure would appreciate it and yes for sure that battery box has to go 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #2 Posted May 10, 2022 1968 0r 1969 Charger 9 or Charger 10 Auto (same engine rated differently.0 Tow valve is under the seat. Maybe 1970 Charger 12 would have HH120 engine 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,620 #3 Posted May 10, 2022 I'm am by no means an expert but a 1045 would be a 4 speed and should roll if you get it in neutral. A 1075 would be an automatic and the dump valve would be under the seat. It's a nut that you turn to open and close to make it roll. Also the numbers " 1045" would equal 10= 10hp 4 = 4 speed 5 = 1965. The original engine I believe would have a starter/generator on it. Again if the model number is a 10 it would have a Kohler 10hp. Not sure what you have but it is not a 1045. Look under the dash fir model and serial number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 886 #4 Posted May 10, 2022 Thats a Tecumseh on that tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstateyankee50 59 #5 Posted May 10, 2022 58 minutes ago, D_Mac said: I'm am by no means an expert but a 1045 would be a 4 speed and should roll if you get it in neutral. A 1075 would be an automatic and the dump valve would be under the seat. It's a nut that you turn to open and close to make it roll. Also the numbers " 1045" would equal 10= 10hp 4 = 4 speed 5 = 1965. The original engine I believe would have a starter/generator on it. Again if the model number is a 10 it would have a Kohler 10hp. Not sure what you have but it is not a 1045. Look under the dash fir model and serial number. thanks and yes I did check the numbers under the dash and they read 1045-0 under the seat the only thing that I can see is the cap where you check the fluid ;to tomorrow I will check the numbers again 'this motor again is a solid state ignition as it is stamped on the shroud I am sure that the motor hasn't been changed but who knows what others will do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstateyankee50 59 #6 Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: 1968 0r 1969 Charger 9 or Charger 10 Auto (same engine rated differently.0 Tow valve is under the seat. Maybe 1970 Charger 12 would have HH120 engine thanks but there is no where's where it is stamped with any decal stating it is a charger 9 or 10 I really never thought to check the numbers on the motor tag as it has been a long day 'besides I have a charger 10 and this motor looks so much smaller ;again all I can see under the seat is a cap that lets you check the fluid in the tranny ' 1 hour ago, Howie said: Thats a Tecumseh on that tractor. 1 hour ago, Howie said: Thats a Tecumseh on that tractor. that I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #7 Posted May 10, 2022 The Tecumseh engine should have a model and serial number stamped into the tin work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstateyankee50 59 #8 Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: 1968 0r 1969 Charger 9 or Charger 10 Auto (same engine rated differently.0 Tow valve is under the seat. Maybe 1970 Charger 12 would have HH120 engine I never thought about checking the tag on the motor but it was a long day driving 207 miles to pick it up and the same coming back but boy how the gas prices have jumped sense this morning as they were 3.79 now 3.99 ;I should mention that my 10 horse Tecumseh does have a valve under the seat to free wheel it but I can not find any valve on this one just the cap where you can check the tranny fluid ; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstateyankee50 59 #9 Posted May 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: The Tecumseh engine should have a model and serial number stamped into the tin work yes under the dash there are some numbers and as a rule the ones on top are the serial numbers which are 1045-0 but tomorrow I will check again thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstateyankee50 59 #10 Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, D_Mac said: I'm am by no means an expert but a 1045 would be a 4 speed and should roll if you get it in neutral. A 1075 would be an automatic and the dump valve would be under the seat. It's a nut that you turn to open and close to make it roll. Also the numbers " 1045" would equal 10= 10hp 4 = 4 speed 5 = 1965. The original engine I believe would have a starter/generator on it. Again if the model number is a 10 it would have a Kohler 10hp. Not sure what you have but it is not a 1045. Look under the dash fir model and serial number. I might had read the numbers correctly as again a long day so tomorrow I will check them again even the tag on the motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
