1969 Commando V8

[Clinton1396 0]

Hey, some of you may know that I recently bought a 69 commando v8. Well this project is going to be my senior project, so I have to take alot of pictures. So I thought I would post some on here to show my progress.

I have her all torn down and started clean the parts. Im having alot of fun so far!

Also it doesn't have the stock motor, I might replace it with the stock on if I can find one (and have the money lol)

Also you guys paint the carbs to match the motor or just leave them sliver color?

[wildman 205]

That looks like a pretty good find. Have fun and enjoy, your herd will multiply. BTW i like your green & yellow porta- john by the horse. Bill

[Clinton1396 0]

Well I have been working every night on this mower. I started painting this weekend and it is turning out better then expected lol.

also well I was tearing down my 8hp motor, there was a couple big gashes in the piston wall so I thought I should probably replace the motor when I have the mower all torn apart. So I had this BS 18hp 2 cylinder and I got to thinking! lol any opinions on putting this motor on my tiny tractor?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

It's looking good so far, but I'm not sure the twin is the way to go. They're too tall to fit under the hood without major modifications.

Here's a post from one of our "lost" members who already did the twin thing:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=4977

Watch the local ads, etc. for something like an MTD or Craftsman with a single cylinder vertical shaft engine and a blown transaxle.

Where on planet Earth are you anyway? :thumbs:

[Clinton1396 0]

thanks, I never thought about it being to tall, I will have to look for motor then. Im from Jacobus, Pa it is right below york

[past7971 0]

I have a few of those and they are really stout for being a verticle shaft engined tractor. Yours originally had a 8hp KV181 Kohler but they are hard to find. I agree with TT on replacement search and dont be afraid of higher horsepower because it will handle it in case you find one with 12-16hp. Looks like someone swapped 12" rims/tires on rear--originally had 20tall-10wide-10rim on rear. Looks meaner with bigger rubber but really have to watch fender clearance and I dont think mower deck will fit if you were ever planning on putting one under it. All in all, I'd say your doing a great job with it and keep us updated on your progress. Cant wait to see "finished" pictures

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

Im from Jacobus, Pa it is right below york

If you feel like making a road trip up to State College, I'll GIVE you 3 or 4 Briggs single cylinder engines you might be able to use. I know there's at least one good one (12hp) out there, and maybe another good one. (10 or 10.5hp) I don't have any good starters though. :thumbs:

[Brian1045 28]

Also you guys paint the carbs to match the motor or just leave them sliver color?

I painted my carb. Either way looks really good. :thumbs:

[Clinton1396 0]

past7971,

I was aware of the rims when I bought the tractor. So that day on the drive home I went to this snapper dealer that had alot of old mowers in the back. and I saw a 68-69 WH commander 8, that was all rusted out. Well that tractor also had 12" so I guess everybody took the 10"rims off of there tractors when they sold them. Idk

TT,

Thanks for that offer but I'm probably just going to try and use this 2 cylinder because it is cool lol but if I have to cut the hood or anything else then Im probably not going to use it.

[past7971 0]

I believe I have two or three extra sets of the 10" rims/tires stacked up in garage. Are you by chance going to the annual PA Wheel Horse in June? If so, I can throw a set of them in the back of pickup and you can have them.

[Clinton1396 0]

I haven't heard of this show before, I'm new to wheel horses. Is there a link to it with info? I will probley go so yea I will take them rims. Thanks

[past7971 0]

There WAS a link to it but....its all messed up right now??? Anyways, its at the South Mountain Fairgrounds off RT.234 in Arendtsville, PA on June 26&27. To get directions, use this address....615 Narrows Road...Biglerville,PA 17307-9519. Its quite the show to check out and there is swap meet/vendors there so you can probably get all the decals you'll need