378Pete 237 #1 Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) OK this may seem like I am lazy but I am not. For some reason trying to use the search feature on my cell phone is not an enjoyable experience. What I am trying to accomplish is tuning up two tractors Saturday after noon when I get home. First one is a 1257 and a 656. I would like to know the correct spark plug, filters, engine oil and rear end fluid for them. Does anybody know if carb rebuild kits are available at any local chains? And thanks in advance for helping out! Edited January 14, 2016 by 69chargerv8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #2 Posted January 14, 2016 I don't know the air filter or spark plug numbers off the top of my head i usually just take them to my local parts store and find a match. The kohler carb kits are usually easy to find at local small engine stores but when it comes to the tecumseh carbs i don't bother rebuilding them sense you can buy a whole new carb for 2$ more than a rebuild kit . Engine oil is usually i good quality 30wt oil for summer and 10w-30 for winter. Trans oil for the 656 80-90wt gear oil if i'm remembering correct should be the same for the 1257 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
378Pete 237 #3 Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks for the info on the fluids. The air filter can be matched , never even thought about that. That really only leaves the spark plugs. I don't think the correct one is in the 1277. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,490 #4 Posted January 14, 2016 This Kohler manual lists a RH10 Champion spark plug. H60 uses J17LM or RJ17LM Champion plug HH60 uses J8C or RJ8C Champion plug Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,791 #5 Posted January 14, 2016 45 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: This Kohler manual lists a RH10 Champion spark plug. H60 uses J17LM or RJ17LM Champion plug HH60 uses J8C or RJ8C Champion plug Garry Garry that plug sound about right. It has been a while since I looked it up. I do have the Kohler # in the garage. I can post later. Gary B..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
378Pete 237 #6 Posted January 14, 2016 12 hours ago, slammer302 said: I don't know the air filter or spark plug numbers off the top of my head i usually just take them to my local parts store and find a match. The kohler carb kits are usually easy to find at local small engine stores but when it comes to the tecumseh carbs i don't bother rebuilding them sense you can buy a whole new carb for 2$ more than a rebuild kit . Engine oil is usually i good quality 30wt oil for summer and 10w-30 for winter. Trans oil for the 656 80-90wt gear oil if i'm remembering correct should be the same for the 1257 Wow, you were spot on! I actually bought the whole carb for $12 free shipping from amazon. Rebuild kit $10 plus shipping. This is why it pays to ask questions. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #7 Posted January 15, 2016 glad i could help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
378Pete 237 #8 Posted January 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, slammer302 said: glad i could help I just don't understand why they are so cheap. And they are all fairly similar in construction. Good score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,791 #9 Posted January 15, 2016 6 hours ago, 69chargerv8 said: I just don't understand why they are so cheap. And they are all fairly similar in construction. Good score cheap overseas labor = sweat shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
378Pete 237 #10 Posted January 15, 2016 27 minutes ago, T1257 said: cheap overseas labor = sweat shops. But a comparable one for the 1257 is $50-$60? Just seems if one can be that cheap they could all be close to the same price.Do you use 80-90wt in the rear of your 1257? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,791 #11 Posted January 16, 2016 On 1/15/2016 at 6:45 AM, 69chargerv8 said: But a comparable one for the 1257 is $50-$60? Just seems if one can be that cheap they could all be close to the same price.Do you use 80-90wt in the rear of your 1257? I use about 1/4 Lucas tranny stop leak and the I think 80/90 the Lucas is great for the seals you can not get to. My Commando hubs are so bad that nothing I did they would not budge. So in that one I used 3/4 luces and the rest gear oil. It great stuff. So I like the blend it good for the gears and stops leaks. My 1257 was the same way it is all original and I did not want to bust the hubs. so I did the same.no leaks. Enjoy the ride. Gary B.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
