seven 202 #1 Posted November 27, 2015 my friend just bought one for 400 hundred it is leaking oil it runs good it is a k181 witch is only 8 hp I think, it has a push blade is there enough power for it? it is a 67 I think ? the guy he bought it from says its a 77? im good at rebuilding engines and working on horses I have 3 of em but this is the oldest yet . it has the old style starter / gen combo do these go bad a lot ? thx seven 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted November 27, 2015 It should have plenty power for pushing snow and the S/G seems to work very well i have not did much to mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,923 #3 Posted November 27, 2015 You are correct about being an 8hp and it is a 1967. It should have no problem pushing snow or dirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #4 Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) 8=8HP 7=Hydro trans 7=1967 model You can buy an engine gasket kit cheap. Usually the oil pan gasket is the first one to go. Edited November 28, 2015 by RedRanger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,786 #5 Posted November 27, 2015 877 = 8(8HP) 7(Hydro) 7(1967) I have an 875 that I bought last year with a broken connecting rod. I cleaned the crankshaft journal, replaced the rod and it runs great. Very easy to work on and plenty of power to run the deck or push snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #6 Posted November 28, 2015 Seen that one, I believe it has a 54" push blade from a 953/1054/GT 14 on it. Buy a gasket kit and replace all them. Be careful when you pull the block from the oil pan so you don't break the dipper on the connecting rod. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,867 #7 Posted November 30, 2015 Not much tends to go wrong with the start/Gen if there is a charging issue its usually in the voltage regulator. I would recommend rebuilding the start/Gen so you know you have good brushes and bearings (pretty simple) pm me if you need a link to find these parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #8 Posted December 2, 2015 I have an 857,,,,same 8HP engine............23x10.50x12 tires,,,,weights,,,,,chains.....42 inch plow...... NOTHING stops it......,,you will have fun....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #9 Posted December 2, 2015 14 hours ago, 857 horse said: I have an 857,,,,same 8HP engine............23x10.50x12 tires,,,,weights,,,,,chains.....42 inch plow...... NOTHING stops it......,,you will have fun....... I'll second that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 405 #10 Posted December 2, 2015 My 857 can really push the snow even in high gear with just a 110 lbs of weight on the hitch. I just installed tire cables last week because ice can be a problem on my blacktop drive. I'm sure they will do the trick. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #11 Posted December 3, 2015 Ron,,,,,,,,that is one very nice looking machine......We have a question.......What can you tell us about hose rear fenders......???? NICE !!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
