Austin860 82 #1 Posted September 11, 2014 Beautiful 64(i think) lawn ranger. Has the original wheel horse tires, seat, steering wheel, and decals. Think I'm just going to wipe her down with wd 40 and keep her original. Will get more pics and the tags later. First plan is to get the engine( maybe a Tecumseh 6?) running.excited to have my first round hood! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #2 Posted September 11, 2014 Austin,,,,, sweeeeeeeet. And, I also like doing the patina wipe down on that one to. Good luck. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #3 Posted September 11, 2014 I just read a thread where you finished your Electro 12 and you already have another one. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #4 Posted September 11, 2014 It has 68 decals and a 3 spoke steering wheel. I think it may be a 1968 . great little tractors. A 68 lawn ranger was my first wheel horse. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,490 #5 Posted September 11, 2014 1968 Lawn Ranger has the big decals on the hood and the three spoke steering wheel-dead giveaways for that model. Looks like a good =pretty complete one too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #6 Posted September 11, 2014 Sounds like a 68! Haha, it looks like there might be a key start and it looks like it's wired to a starter. But it also has pull start. Did factory make electric start or is this a po invention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne 28 #7 Posted September 11, 2014 That is 100% OEM correct! she's a beaut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpenter 26 #8 Posted September 11, 2014 Sounds like a 68! Haha, it looks like there might be a key start and it looks like it's wired to a starter. But it also has pull start. Did factory make electric start or is this a po invention. There were two models that year. Model # 1 2631 has electric start. I figured this out after downloading the manual for my 68 last night. Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #9 Posted September 11, 2014 I love the lawn ranger and that old look suits her fine James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted September 11, 2014 Nice on too... my favorite year of the Ranger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #11 Posted September 11, 2014 Good find. the 68s seem to be showing up here recently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #12 Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks everybody. Now it's time to try and find some attachments for the old girl. Hopefully I can get the throttle and choke cables unstuck. Butthey won't matter till the old girls purring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #13 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Looks like a really nice , post more pics after the WD40 treatment Edited September 12, 2014 by M_Bailey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #14 Posted September 11, 2014 Make sure to check under the fender pan mine was completely rotted out under there due to standing water and debris. I have some extra reinforcements under my seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #15 Posted September 12, 2014 Yup just listen to each thread,, each one of you know exactly what to look for on those roundhoods to know what year and model they are... You guys are goooood And Austin860, you have a nice find ,, put up more as you progress , if you would Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #16 Posted September 12, 2014 Hey guys, popped the hood off and took the engine off. See what she needs to get running. Here's all I got for pics for tonight. Sorry it's hard to read. Already started some of the tractor, will get outside tommorow after school to finish and take some pics. Only thing I'll need is a battery for the electric start! Also freed up the choke and throttle cables! All the original stickers washed up we'll to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #17 Posted September 21, 2014 Need some help. I think the engine is an Airens. My guess is that it's not original? But it has no spark, any ideas? I got a new plug, looks like there's a weird little fuse box on one if the engines shrouds. My guess is I'll need to get some fuses first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #18 Posted September 21, 2014 The engine shroud, the weird fuse box thing I've never seen haha, original tires( rims getting blasted, primed, and painted to look new, will need tubes haha) nice original dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #19 Posted September 21, 2014 Your "fuse box" is part of the charging system. It actually needs diodes installed to work the charging system. I don't think these actual diodes are available. I think (screen name) Lane Ranger has built a replacement system. The most common function of a diode is to allow an electric current to pass in one direction (called the diode's forward direction), while blocking current in the opposite direction (the reverse direction). Thus, the diode can be viewed as an electronic version of a check valve. This unidirectional behavior is called rectification, and is used to convert alternating current to direct current, including extraction of modulation from radio signals in radio receivers—these diodes are forms of rectifiers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #20 Posted October 10, 2014 Going to get the rims back from the sandblasted tommorow, buying 3 tubes, and hopefully getting this stupid Tecumseh to run right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #21 Posted October 23, 2014 The rims are blasted and painted, need to get tubes for the rears. Rebuilt the carb and bought a new pull start, and now the old Tecumseh runs well! Just need to get some gasket paper to put the front rims back together! Then it should be running it driving. Then I'll have to figure out how to get the charging system, and the electric start figured out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #23 Posted October 24, 2014 sounds like good progress. james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #24 Posted October 26, 2014 I just read a thread where you finished your Electro 12 and you already have another one. Way to go! Well of course he did. He probably wants to follow your standards of getting one, get it running, and the next day get another one. Of course, you would get two a day. Lol! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #25 Posted October 26, 2014 Lawn Rangers are great. I'm addicted to the little guys now.. Nice find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
