engineguy63 238 #1 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) This came home with me...........from the local tractor show. It certainly has some issues , but, runs and drives fine. I have a kohler k91 hanging around so that will maybe be the ticket when I get around to restoring it. Would like to know what year it is .....if thats possible from the pictures...and if it could have had a k91 originally?? Thanks!! Edited May 8, 2016 by engineguy63 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted May 7, 2016 Truely incredible... the amount of hacking these poor little guys can endure, and still survive. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,942 #3 Posted May 7, 2016 But it makes bringing them back all the more rewarding. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #4 Posted May 7, 2016 Atleast , there not getting scraped , another one saved !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #5 Posted May 7, 2016 glad it went to a good home!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #6 Posted May 8, 2016 Great buy! You'll be fine. I saved this little fella and he'll be good as new by next year. That tractor is not that bad. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #7 Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) No, Not all that bad, Just a lot of do dads added on for no apparent reason. An afternoon with a grinder will get it ship shape. Without the correct engine, I am not sure if there's a definitive way to tell if its a 58, or 59...........if anyone knows....please chime in! Thanks Edited May 8, 2016 by engineguy63 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted May 8, 2016 Not that it's difinitive... but, what's the casting date on your transmission? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #9 Posted May 8, 2016 1 hour ago, engineguy63 said: No, Not all that bad, Just a lot of do dads added on for no apparent reason. An afternoon with a grinder will get it ship shape. Without the correct engine, I am not sure if there's a definitive way to tell if its a 58, or 59...........if anyone knows....please chime in! Thanks Take those panels off and spot weld the holes and smooth them out and you won't even know they were there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #10 Posted May 8, 2016 Thats one of the first things I will have to do................................Its hard looking at it in this state. I will have to check clearance for the top of the motor....looks like enough but, I would think the P.O. raised the hood for a reason???? As for the other welded on bits WHO KNOWS! MUST have served SOME purpose at some point 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #11 Posted May 8, 2016 13 hours ago, engineguy63 said: No, Not all that bad, Just a lot of do dads added on for no apparent reason. An afternoon with a grinder will get it ship shape. Without the correct engine, I am not sure if there's a definitive way to tell if its a 58, or 59...........if anyone knows....please chime in! Thanks WTF? Some people should not be permitted to own tractors. So wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #12 Posted May 8, 2016 Well, Took a pile of "EXTRAS" off it and I think looks a lot better. A couple turns of the screwdriver and even the tecky is runnin' ok. Not really sure why hood was raised 4 1/2 "................everything clears the engine ok .its tight, but not really all that bad. I would like to think there was a reason people do things...but......what a pile of washer's nuts and spacers I have left! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #13 Posted May 8, 2016 Much better... why does the Techy look like it's not sitting square on the frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engineguy63 238 #14 Posted May 8, 2016 In the pic.....it does look a little off. I just checked it and it (the engine) has a metal flange that is bolted to the bottom casting....maybe it has a SLIGHT angle to it, but, It is firmly on the frame rails. I am not sure what the engine came off of.it is a little hard to read, but HH70 looks like what it says. I am guessing it was a snow blower engine. Gonna have to do for now till I get the k91 running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #15 Posted May 8, 2016 Looks 100% better! looks like it just needs a quick wash.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
