953 nut 55,155 #26 Posted July 25, 2022 11 hours ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: I was thinking of maybe preserving the patina!! This 953 has been in my herd for about twenty years, the only thing I have done to preserve the patina is leave it out in the rain occasionally. There isn't any RED on it except the engine, guess Kohler used better paint than . 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #27 Posted July 25, 2022 That’s one way to do that not sure if I really agree about that way but still works I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #28 Posted July 25, 2022 Hey joe can I see the exhaust it has Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,307 #29 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, SPINJIM said: Looks like that Tecumseh H60 may be from a snow blower. Starter is 110 Volt, not 12 volt. Block should be the same, but you might want to change the starter motor; or stay with the 110 volt plug-in if you get tired of the pull start. I did that with a WH Lawn Ranger. WELCOME TO RED SQUARE. Funny thing about those starter motors - the motor itself is actually a 12 VDC brush motor, the push button box is a 120 VAC to 12 VDC rectifier. Does not matter - snow blower engines usually have neither a battery nor a charging system ... I say keep the patina, it can take time, but be improved. Go with the Kohler..... Edited July 25, 2022 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #30 Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Hey joe can I see the exhaust it has 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,100 #31 Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: the motor itself is actually a 12 VDC brush motor, So, that starter can be used on a 12vdc battery system. The "Old Dog" is still learning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #32 Posted July 25, 2022 Thanks also I didn’t know the front could fold on those 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,307 #33 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: So, that starter can be used on a 12vdc battery system. As long as you get the polarity correct... not a big deal, as there are two "Fast-on"s connectors ... Edited July 25, 2022 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,307 #34 Posted July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: So, that starter can be used on a 12vdc battery system. The "Old Dog" is still learning. Yup, Ed. Learned that from the owner of my local Stihl / Ariens store. I picked up a twin to my hand-me-down 1976 Ariens 24" 10000 series. It had the old bakelite rectifier box and a lot of it was broken out - was mummified under 3 or more wraps of electrical tape to the handlebar. Starter worked just fine unless the machine was wet - ZAP !! got bit every time! I knew these guys at the Ariens dealer changed out a Lot of electric starters - asked him if he had a "dead" one so I could switch out the box. He went in back and gave me the entire upgrade kit, with a roached motor for free. He keeps them around for starter drives and fasteners. No more getting bit ... Gave him $10 to buy coffee for the guys... was worth it to me .... Bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #36 Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Found some original paint! Edited July 26, 2022 by josephbruce11212@gmail.co 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #37 Posted July 26, 2022 Nice job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #38 Posted July 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Nice job Thank ya sir! I have some boiled Linseed oil and mineral oil coming tomorrow, I might just do a good sanding across the whole machine if I like the way it looks. Found the original steering wheel cap in the tool box!! Woot!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #39 Posted July 26, 2022 Wow cool I don’t have one of those that’s cool you have one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #40 Posted July 26, 2022 I love how committed you are that’s what we like here people committed to there tractors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #41 Posted July 26, 2022 Well, it's what I do for a living so committed I am!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #42 Posted July 26, 2022 Waiting on my points and condenser to come this afternoon. That will help in deciding if I keep the Tecumseh or repower.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #43 Posted July 26, 2022 We can get this into working condition for sure! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #44 Posted July 26, 2022 @The Freightliner Guy... I'm not saying this to you to be an A-hole... or rude in any way... but you have made 13... 1 sentence posts in this thread... Fair warning... the site moderators may very well not appreciate that... and you may get into some hot water if you continue. I just thought it was worthy to let you know... Many of us do try to keep our commentary in serious threads like this to helpful suggestions, and the like, just out of respect for the OP's thread, and etiquette... Regards, Don 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #45 Posted July 26, 2022 That mower looks kinda rough are you sure you wanna spend time into that thing how do the blades turn and do you think you can get a pic from the top view 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #46 Posted July 26, 2022 I have a pic from the top, but its too large. Small hole from the front. Blades locked solid. It won't be anything I spend time on now, future project all in itself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #47 Posted July 26, 2022 Probably try some wd40 or penatraiting fluid on it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #48 Posted July 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Probably try some wd40 or penatraiting fluid on it I second this motion - leave it out somewhere you walk by frequently, and spray it every few days till you're ready to tackle it. I like PB Blaster. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,997 #49 Posted July 26, 2022 Marvel Mystery Oil is another possibility for rust treatment. By the way, please be careful with the rags you use to apply the boiled linseed oil with. A rag soaked with linseed oil will self combust if wadded up and left. Does not take long, either. I left one wadded up and sitting for about 15 minutes. When I went back to apply more linseed oil to my work piece, it was uncomfortly hot to the touch. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #50 Posted July 26, 2022 Points and condenser installed, spark, new carb, pop pop room oooooh!!! We have life!!! Time for the test drive!!!! 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
