DucksMowers 40 #1 Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) This past week or so I started the mechanical work of a 655 that I have plans to restore. Surprisingly not many issues have arose but the few that have, have been swiftly taken cafe of until today where it was discovered that there is magneto issues and the whole thing is likely damaged. So now I must spend some time tracking down a new one. if anyone knows of a good place to find one any source would be appreciated. I was very busy this past week so I didnt get much time to post about this but i should post more in the coming week. This will also be my first full restoration with high quality paint and materials. Edited April 6, 2023 by DucksMowers 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,651 #2 Posted April 7, 2023 Awesome stuff! That looks like a Tecky under the hood? Generally, ignition parts are challenging to find for those. If you don’t mind close to original, I’d suggest you find a Kohler K-141, K-161 or K-181 to power the thing. They are very easy to service and parts are easy to find. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #3 Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: Awesome stuff! That looks like a Tecky under the hood? Generally, ignition parts are challenging to find for those. If you don’t mind close to original, I’d suggest you find a Kohler K-141, K-161 or K-181 to power the thing. They are very easy to service and parts are easy to find. It has a Tecumseh h60 in it. I would prefer to keep it as original as possible and also the guys that sell Kohlers around here will run me about $200 but I have managed to get some leads on an ignition coil and new points and condenser on ebay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,630 #4 Posted April 7, 2023 11 hours ago, DucksMowers said: discovered that there is magneto issues and the whole thing is likely damaged. So now I must spend some time tracking down a new one. if anyone knows of a good place to find one any source would be appreciated The internet has lots of videos on testing a Magneto, be sure to check everything over before buying new parts. Jack's Small Engines is a good trusted dealer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,086 #5 Posted April 16, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 7:58 PM, DucksMowers said: it was discovered that there is magneto issues and the whole thing is likely damaged. So now I must spend some time tracking down a new one. if anyone knows of a good place to find one any source would be appreciated If you're interested in good used parts you may want to contact Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #6 Posted April 17, 2023 I have got new point and condenser along with a new starter coil from jacks small engine and it runs, but now I have issues with the carburetor bowl leaking and would like to know if i should go with a rebuild or a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,725 #7 Posted April 17, 2023 Get a kit and rebuild it you'll be better off in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,086 #8 Posted April 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, DucksMowers said: rebuild Rebuild. REBUILD. 3 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Get a kit and rebuild it you'll be better off in the long run. Rebuilding/cleaning a Kohler carb is ~ usually ~ very easy. I'm not a fan of aftermarket carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #9 Posted April 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Rebuilding/cleaning a Kohler carb is ~ usually ~ very easy. I have rebuilt and cleaned numerous carbs and this tecumseh one was probably easier then most the kohler ones I deal with 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #10 Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Get a kit and rebuild it you'll be better off in the long run. I think I will go with that route considering the rebuild is like $10 compared to like $90 for a new carburetor oem. Edited April 17, 2023 by DucksMowers 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #11 Posted May 20, 2023 Quick update: sorry for the silence but not much progress has been made until the past 2 days as i have been very busy the past 3 weeks but yesterday i got the carburetor rebuilt and today got it running very good. Tomorrow i plan to post update pictures and a video of it running. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #12 Posted May 21, 2023 So today i took the 655 for its first drive and it went pretty well i don't have a video of it running and dont want to start it again because its still burning off some old oil and whatever else in the cylinder. For the carburetor situation i was able to get a free used reproduction one from a friend and stole the bowl and gaskets from that and it has been working really well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DucksMowers 40 #13 Posted May 24, 2023 Today I got some carburetor bugs worked out and took a video of it running and in my opinion it sounds more like a motorcycle then a lawnmower. Snapchat-769639367.mp4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
