Molon_Labe 731 #26 Posted November 4, 2014 Way to save another For that kind of money you can't lose! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #27 Posted November 4, 2014 I'm a bettin' that you get that little gal working like new and showroom redi ... Nice find for your money 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #28 Posted November 4, 2014 Kohler Engine 7hp - Model K161T - Spec No. 281269J Guys, I wanted to reach out on something. The engine and specs noted above are from a possible donor engine I came across. I know its not a tecumseh but it does look "period correct" would any of you know if this engine would work? And if so,,,,,,where / how could you mount the gas tank. As always, thanks. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #29 Posted November 4, 2014 That would be a great motor for it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #30 Posted November 4, 2014 I really need to find the aisle you are shopping on! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #31 Posted November 4, 2014 That motor should bolt to the frame no problem and the has tank would mount up under the dash Here's the gas tank on one of mine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #32 Posted November 4, 2014 Pics Its just a metal strap that holds it on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callen 64 #33 Posted November 4, 2014 Glenn, Does the valve cover on that blue engine have 4 or 5 bolts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #34 Posted November 4, 2014 Kohler Engine 7hp - Model K161T - Spec No. 281269J Guys, I wanted to reach out on something. The engine and specs noted above are from a possible donor engine I came across. I know its not a tecumseh but it does look "period correct" would any of you know if this engine would work? And if so,,,,,,where / how could you mount the gas tank. As always, thanks. Glenn Depend what period correct is. For 1968 every made had a Tecky except the Commando 8, Raider 12, Charger 12 + Electro 12. There was no option for a Kohler on that tractor, or most others in 68. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #35 Posted November 4, 2014 I'm not sure of dimensions for the fuel tank under the hood but once again look at what other brands used. For example, it cost an arm and a leg for a Gravely fuel tank for a 5000 series but a like size Cub Cadet tank is less than 25% the cost. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #36 Posted November 4, 2014 Depend what period correct is. For 1968 every made had a Tecky except the Commando 8, Raider 12, Charger 12 + Electro 12. There was no option for a Kohler on that tractor, or most others in 68. Gene. Your correct. But as we have learned some dealers did a swap out and installed the pull start and key start kohler. Yep. They did it. Even though it did not come that way. Thank you. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #37 Posted November 4, 2014 Glenn, Does the valve cover on that blue engine have 4 or 5 bolts? Callen...for you..5 Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #38 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Glen, that is a swap I would do in a heart beat, no biggie to do it either. You will thank yourself for not getting involved in the Techy. You'll have no engine runnin dizzy headache's too fix, more power, less oil burnin and a better all around engine. While the 500 is a nice tractor to find it ain't a Hemi Super Bird or a Corvette Stingray where originality is a must... Sounds like a win win to me! You can make it look 100% original and that would be very cooll, half the guy's out there won't know the difference anyway. Or... you can answer this call.. JERSEYHAWG Glenn!! Cleanup in aisle 7!!! We have a 6hp Techy that has thrown its rod and we have oil all over the place!!! Sorry Techy guys... it happens.. Edited November 5, 2014 by Ken B 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #39 Posted November 5, 2014 C'mon... that's a $40 tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #40 Posted November 5, 2014 C'mon... that's a $40 tractor. sure,,,,scream it all over the internet,,,,,40 DOLLAR TRACTOR,,,,,40 DOLLAR TRACTOR,,,,,40 DOLLAR TRACTOR,,,,,,,,,,,,, now,,,,,,how in the heck could I get 50 bucks for it,,,,,,you tipped Gene off.....LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #41 Posted November 5, 2014 Want me to come and get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #42 Posted November 5, 2014 Remember Glenn... he said he'd give you more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #44 Posted November 5, 2014 Remember Glenn... he said he'd give you more. Your on the list ahead of him.........you asked first. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #45 Posted November 5, 2014 How could he beat me when I offered more before you even bought it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #46 Posted November 5, 2014 How indeed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #47 Posted November 7, 2014 A mower like that needs an original engine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #48 Posted November 7, 2014 A mower like that needs an original engine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Your Killin me. Catch my h60 engine thread. See what I hurt put....the H60 engine thread.....lol Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
