ricksrj58 273 #26 Posted March 20, 2011 Kelly, very much for the info puddle, check out those tins and let me know i am undecided if i want original or to put a 8 horse kohler on it,either way i need a engine and wiring harness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #27 Posted March 20, 2011 You didnt have to drive to far to pick it up I hope since its missing the hood ornament. That's to funny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #28 Posted March 20, 2011 Wow, can't beat that Rick. Nice find! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #29 Posted March 20, 2011 Well not to tell you what to do, but I have a 656 that now has a 8hp Kohler in my opinion it's a better tractor now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleaverkid 11 #30 Posted March 20, 2011 WOW...nice score! I agree with most of the others...where do you guys find these things? I don't know much about the Techy but I grew up riding an 856 with a Kohler that is still sitting in my father's workshop since he passed several years ago and I wouldn't trade that time for anything. Only difference I can identify from your pics is the gas tank. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlejumper 67 #31 Posted March 21, 2011 Sorry Rick right year wrong tractor my tins are for a L156 Lawn ranger really didnt know they used 2 different electric start techys in the same year but apperantly so. But I agree with the mainstream that a 8 horse kohler would make a nicer work tractor maybe somebody will donate a 856 model tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunson70 50 #32 Posted March 21, 2011 Hi Rick. My hat is off to you!! Nice find! Take good care of her. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #33 Posted March 22, 2011 Puddlejumper, thanks for looking. i am thinking a 8 horse kohler would be the right engine for the old horse,now i need to find one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #34 Posted March 22, 2011 the tractor is a 656, 1966 6hp Tecumseh that would have had pull and electric start, Nope they just had electric start no pull start. A lot of people took the correct debries screen off and put on a recoil starter but that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites