ONeill 0 #1 Posted June 4, 2012 Hey there, I just bought a 1967 1257 with the 12hp Kohler (it also had a snow blower unit). And I bought a 1968 Commando 6, which had a siezed 10hp Techumseh (it had a snow plow). I have been looking at several tractors over the years and have become a fan of the wheel horse. I have started both on a frame off restoration. Currently, I'm at the point of sanding everything down. What i would like to ask is if someone can tell me if the started/generator on the 12hp Kohler is the same as the cub cadets (there were parts for that on e-bay). Or rather is there somewhere I can get a rebuild kit for it. It screams when the engine is running, so i believe its the bearings. Any advise would be appeciated. Thanks Brendan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #2 Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Howdy and Congratulations on your "new" Wheel Horse's. They are great tractors. As far as cub cadet starter generators being compatible with a Wheel Horse, the answer is no, because the Cub cadet S/G are built to rotate counter clockwise and Wheel Horses S/G's rotate clockwise. The parts like bearings and brushes might be the same for both but Im not sure. I have read here that rebuilding them is easy and the parts are easy to get as well as affordable.The folks here are a wealth of great information and I know that there are a lot of folks here that have rebuilt them. Im sure that you will get a lot more responses shortly. Oh and dont forget John Edited June 4, 2012 by Horse'n Around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONeill 0 #3 Posted June 4, 2012 Awesome, thank you for the quick assistance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #4 Posted June 4, 2012 I believe there is a fairly inexpensive kit that is sold on Ebay!! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,532 #7 Posted June 4, 2012 Welcome! What motor is the Commando 6 going to get since the Tecumseh 10 is shot. It was originally a Tecumseh 6 but I think a Kohler 8 would nestle in there quite nicely. Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONeill 0 #8 Posted June 6, 2012 I was thinking a Kohler 8 as well since i already have the twelve. I am trying to salvage the techumseh with pb blast, but i've got no movement so far. When I get the time i'll pull it apart and survey the damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO6 20 #10 Posted June 6, 2012 Great, so I'm not the only one with a Commando 6. Please replace the 10 HP with the original 6. Otherwise you'd turn it into a Commando 8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #11 Posted June 6, 2012 Tractor of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #12 Posted June 6, 2012 :WRS: :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 104 #13 Posted June 6, 2012 Welcome To RedSquare! As you have already found out, this site is packed with VERY valuable information! How about some pictures of your new horses???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
