Ken B 3,189 #1 Posted January 20, 2010 I might be picking one of these tractors up. The 16 hp Briggs is said to be a little tired. Is this motor worth rebuilding (expensive parts I'm sure) or should I just scrap it and Kohlerize it? The machine is very clean, are the Briggs 16's a nice motor when all is well? I've known about this machine for a long time, its about time to pull the trigger. Thanks for any thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #2 Posted January 20, 2010 I doubt that parts are expensive --if you can actually find them. I never really looked up parts prices on these engines, but I have heard that the parts inventory is all but depleted. Kohler re-powering is a great idea, but when the opposed twin in my GT-1848 craps out, it'll be getting a B&S Vanguard V twin. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 51 #3 Posted January 20, 2010 Those engines were used on other tractors as well and used ones are not that hard to find and can be inexpensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #4 Posted January 20, 2010 You might be able to find parts. I'm sure they are out there somewhere. Best of luck to ya findin them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #5 Posted January 20, 2010 With a little luck maybe motor does not need to much,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #6 Posted January 20, 2010 If you can get it for a good price, by all means go get it! I have one, just got through with a tranny swap last weekend, still have work to do on it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbbahner 28 #7 Posted January 20, 2010 They're nice tractors. Briggs are a little cheaper to repair than Kohlers. I uses after market parts and have had any problems. Might just need a new set of rings. Not hard to do. Tom B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman1193 42 #8 Posted January 22, 2010 Last time I was on small engine warehouse site they had several lower hour motors like these use from military generators ( I think ).. They had what I thought was a fair price on a low hour motor..Just thought I would let you know if you go for the tractor.. I have one of these tractors that my dad bought new..I still have all the recieps and paper work..We worked this thing hard for a lot of years..I took it apart for a light restore but its been apart now for a couple years..Motor still ran good last time it has ran..Has to have a lot of hours on it as when i was a kid I used to mow our 2 acres plus a lot of times 2 nieghbors yard as well as plow drives with it in the winter.. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
