illinilefttackle 399 #1 Posted July 19, 2017 Hey guys- sounds like Fish for supper!- Na- I just picked up a vintage Snapper Rear Tine Tiller for a friend. It has a broken rod. The folks he got it from just gave up on it, I guess. At first looks like "easy peasy" rebuild or repower. But not that easy-Hard to find a new heavy flywheel engine for cheap- and good used ones are few & far between. SO- looks like I'm trying to save it- already got the crank polished , now just need to MIc everything- luckily there was no other damage inside-Once I measure everything then I can think about a rod , rings & maybe a piston. Electrics were new , including the Magnetron. Everything else is in super condition, boots on axles and belts & pulleys, even the tires look fairly new. I also picked up it's little brother named "Wizard" , engine just worn out- re-adjusted the valves , got a little more compression, then I shot oil in the plug hole & compression came up temporarily. This is a side shaft Briggs also- 3.5 hp. The rest of it is in good condition. Looking for replacement power for this- but has to be heavy flywheel- not lawn mower. God just decided it was time for me to do 'a little gardening" I guess. Let you know how its coming out- Thanks- Al Shoot- I forgot I cant post pics. Its a Snapper R-5000 & the other is Wizard 3.5 by from Firestone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,027 #2 Posted July 19, 2017 How about some pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #3 Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, illinilefttackle said: Hey guys- sounds like Fish for supper!- Na- I just picked up a vintage Snapper Rear Tine Tiller for a friend. It has a broken rod. The folks he got it from just gave up on it, I guess. At first looks like "easy peasy" rebuild or repower. But not that easy-Hard to find a new heavy flywheel engine for cheap- and good used ones are few & far between. SO- looks like I'm trying to save it- already got the crank polished , now just need to MIc everything- luckily there was no other damage inside-Once I measure everything then I can think about a rod , rings & maybe a piston. Electrics were new , including the Magnetron. Everything else is in super condition, boots on axles and belts & pulleys, even the tires look fairly new. I also picked up it's little brother named "Wizard" , engine just worn out- re-adjusted the valves , got a little more compression, then I shot oil in the plug hole & compression came up temporarily. This is a side shaft Briggs also- 3.5 hp. The rest of it is in good condition. Looking for replacement power for this- but has to be heavy flywheel- not lawn mower. God just decided it was time for me to do 'a little gardening" I guess. Let you know how its coming out- Thanks- Al Shoot- I forgot I cant post pics. Its a Snapper R-5000 & the other is Wizard 3.5 by from Firestone. My membership expired- and with my Foster Son there is no extra cash available to renew it- I used to use Photo Bucket but I don't know if you can still do that. Thanks- Al Edited July 19, 2017 by illinilefttackle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #4 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Trying Photo Bucket WONDERFUL!- Sorry- Al Edited July 20, 2017 by illinilefttackle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
