1975 Simplicity 7016 Sovereign Hydro

[AlexR 1,711]

Here is the new to me 1975 Simplicity 7016 I did some trading with my neighbor. It was his Dad's who passed away last year who was our neighbor as well, that we were pretty close to for the amount of time we lived here. So it has some sentimental value as well. Especially for his son who lives there now, knowing it's being taken care and close by. 

It has the tiller, a front blade, and a deck which probably to far gone to save. Also some wheel weights

I did wash it before the photos. The sticker is not right I did check the model number on the tractor and it is a 7016.

I did check the bevel gearbox and it doesn't have to much slop it's still within acceptable range. 

 

After checking this tractor out I can really appreciate the simplicity of the Wheelhorse tractors (pun not intended haha)

That said I do love the look of the tractor with this particular hood and the light pods on the side. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 10:54 PM by AlexR

[ebinmaine 71,853]

10 hours ago, AlexR said:

After checking this tractor out I can really appreciate the simplicity of the Wheelhorse tractors (pun not intended haha)

 

Absolutely agreed. 

Our stable is filled with Wheelhorse tractors and implementation specifically for that reason. 

 

10 hours ago, AlexR said:

That said I do love the look of the tractor with this particular hood and the light pods on the side

 

Neat looking rig. Those side steps with multiple holes are practical pieces.  

[953 nut 59,259]

            Being a hydro drive you would think the implement lift would have been hydro also.

[AlexR 1,711]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Absolutely agreed. 

Our stable is filled with Wheelhorse tractors and implementation specifically for that reason. 

Neat looking rig. Those side steps with multiple holes are practical pieces.  

The wheelhorse's aren't going anywhere that's for sure. 

Definitely if you get a lot of mud on your shoes as well. 

I guess I did forget to mention the tractor is non-running right now. Ran when parked though, and it was stored inside so I don't anticipate much other then old gas/carb and battery. 

[AlexR 1,711]

59 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

            Being a hydro drive you would think the implement lift would have been hydro also.

Thanks! 

Yeah I was hoping it was hydro lift but I think it was just like Wheelhorse it was a option a lot of people didn't want to spend the money on. 

[peter lena 9,190]

@AlexR   nice pick up on that  , one of the first opportunities  you have is to give that an aerosol  lubrication soak down !  that paint condition  will easily pop thru , with a deep shine , like a penetrating oil  first , let it sit for effect , a day or two , than wipe it down with a mineral oil clean cloth , any buffing  , like a 6" electric palm buffer , cleaner wax , for  paint enhancement  . done a lot of it . full chassis service , looks like a winner to me, pete   

[AlexR 1,711]

So I got it to run... Well for a bit. It started right up ran for about 30 seconds then died every time I started it after it ran for a shorter and shorter time. Not sure completely if it's spark or fuel related. 

 

From the dates written on the old fuel filter and on the engine for the oil change I would say the last time this thing ran was 2014. 

 

So the little bit of fuel was badly varnished. Fortunately there was a valve right at the carb and it was closed. So before I ever started it I removed all the old fuel and blew the lines out and the tank out as best as I could. New fuel filter, new sparkplug, and changed the oil.

 

Removed the carburetor disassembled and ran it threw the ultrasonic cleaner. So I already read up on the fuel leak issue from the emulsion tube seat, on these Briggs flojet carbs. So I tightened and loosened it to mate the surfaces better.

 

But after I put it together and filled it up of course it started leaking. I don't believe this is a original Briggs carb and even if if is, I'm not sure if these are like the Kohler Carbs were original is better or like Tecumseh carbs where often aftermarket works better. 

 

I am going to try and work on the carb a bit more to see if I can get it to work but the throttle is a bit loose so I'm sure its pulling air threw there. 

So I could use some advice on these carbs is there a decent aftermarket carb? Do I just need to rebuild with the carb I have? Or is a new Briggs $140 carb the only way to go? 

 

[ebinmaine 71,853]

The only one I've ever messed with is a 1978 Briggs 8 HP engine that was on a snowblower. When we were trying to get it running to use on Trina's 657 "Pony" I tried to get that carb to set right several times. 

Turned out it had a warped side I couldn't sand straight. 

 

I got a good used carb from Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA and rebuilt that. 

Been fine since.