New RJ-58

[wallfish 17,014]

For manuals

The top left under the horse head emblem is  Browse

Drop down window click manuals

on that page on the right is a list

click Kohler under engine manuals and you will find one

 

I could have just linked it for ya but it's better to teach a man to fish. Now you'll be able to find the other manuals you want to look for

[Laplantebd 92]

23 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Yup, a 1959 as suspected

Yes, the condenser and coil are under the flywheel.

You can find a single pole to ground kill switch on ebay for that little hole in the hood below the steering wheel

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254377392513?hash=item3b3a12f981:g:7xcAAOSwiWBdlS1V&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4GN40UW3L1KraA6%2B4k5UdZlPk%2BpMMBIgi66GWyjMnCwVqXRrE%2FvMvlUQ6aFtEZX8cL55QY%2FPqqIKmlfFBBqpDYCcL4cDivzH26ppv6va6wsV%2BieRzTyeZX6JdUvjs7YyrNuzdcZQm3vimQEM7ZVbrSWCwyCxlbZdOAEHOOxndg97ggc%2BXclwx6Pt0QKO3Q1Tp8x6n05tloug3WHwbvEiuaxBg64LbncBhxal45GeAV9vDmjLzFown6l5RGJdJ2MngXZMFSOpmiZ5TNaD4C2qXpyljqK6ccxlwak%2BK7%2B64R0U|tkp%3ABFBMxvuG5uBg

Thanks! There is also a button on the points cover. Looks like it also acts to kill the spark. 

[wallfish 17,014]

Just now, Laplantebd said:

Thanks! There is also a button on the points cover. Looks like it also acts to kill the spark. 

Yes that is also a kill switch. The one on the hood is just for killing it from the seat. 

[Laplantebd 92]

It’s a runner! The points and plug were way out of adjustment. It sounds very healthy and that makes me feel much better about the purchase. Did I do good at $400? Next I want to clean the fuel system and carburetor. 
 

Now to find some parts. Mainly the #1611 transmission pulley, and recoil. 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

at 400$ I think you did real good but I got mine for free but glad that it works 

[Laplantebd 92]

1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said:

at 400$ I think you did real good but I got mine for free but glad that it works 

Dang! 

[Handy Don 12,237]

11 minutes ago, Laplantebd said:

Did I do good

Yes. Put your mind to rest. A runner at that price is an excellent value.

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

It’s because it was my great grandpas Reese’s and my grandpa on my moms side took it home after he died and it sat from 2008 to 2022 where I moved it under the patio at my grandparents house so yeah 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

I got it for free but it’s still 60 miles away from where I live you can check out my topics on it to see all the pics 

Edited September 4, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy

[Laplantebd 92]

Is it worth going through the glass fuel filter off the fuel tank? I see I can get a new one for $15. It’s very crusty in the shutoff passage. 
 

Also need a 1611 transmission pulley asap! Thanks everyone. 

Edited September 5, 2022 by Laplantebd

[Darrenw85 618]

One of our vendors has pulley 1611.

 

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/1611-toro-wheel-horse-pulley/

[wallfish 17,014]

4 hours ago, Laplantebd said:

Is it worth going through the glass fuel filter off the fuel tank? I see I can get a new one for $15. It’s very crusty in the shutoff passage. 
 

Also need a 1611 transmission pulley asap! Thanks everyone. 

That glass filter does separate water out and makes a good fuel shut off point. I keep them on and also add a typical small engine fuel filter

[Handy Don 12,237]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

That glass filter does separate water out and makes a good fuel shut off point. I keep them on and also add a typical small engine fuel filter

@Laplantebd, The glass filter's body does have a screen in it to keep large debris from entering the fuel line but it isn't a filter. I like the look and as long as it isn't leaking, I'll use it but I do have a regular filter as well and I use Stens True Blue transparent fuel line (FWIW, it resists up to 100% ethanol).

[ineedanother 1,369]

3 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

@Laplantebd, The glass filter's body does have a screen in it to keep large debris from entering the fuel line but it isn't a filter. I like the look and as long as it isn't leaking, I'll use it but I do have a regular filter as well and I use Stens True Blue transparent fuel line (FWIW, it resists up to 100% ethanol).

leaking...what a PITA but it is definitely a classic look. If it's on, relatively clean, and not leaking, leave it and filter down stream.

[Laplantebd 92]

Thank you all for the replies. I’ll clean it up the best I can and reinstall. I do have a few spare filters to put one in line. 

[Laplantebd 92]

New belt and trans pulley installed and it moves! Pretty pumped about that. I do still need to clean the carb.

 

Tomorrow is fluids change day. 

 

Edited September 18, 2022 by Laplantebd

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

It’s beautiful I love nice work and I like the dogo looks happy

[Laplantebd 92]

The RJ had leaf mulching duty yesterday and did very well. Ready to go into hibernation now. Over the winter I will rebuild the carb and repaint the seat and wheels factory white. Also have some proper tires for the front. 
 

Edit: I almost forgot I found a NOS Fairbanks Morse recoil for it. No more wrapping a rope around the cup to start it. 

 

 

Edited November 13, 2022 by Laplantebd