Al C. 1,405 #1 Posted May 20, 2016 Replaced the belts and plug, changed the engine and transmission oils, new filters, reset high/low carborator mixture, and adjusted the points. It runs like good music. 50 year old 1067. Probably my favorite. 25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovinski 42 #2 Posted May 21, 2016 NICE!! Do you use it as a worker, or is it a ferlookingat tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #3 Posted May 21, 2016 Al sweet ride. What is with the cables? Enjoy it hard to find these 6 speeds. enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #4 Posted May 21, 2016 That's a beauty Al. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #5 Posted May 21, 2016 Great Horse! Are you done cleaning the Stallion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,952 #6 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Looks like the one cable is to keep the fender from digging into the tires when opened. Nice idea! Edited May 21, 2016 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffaloman 295 #7 Posted May 21, 2016 awesome tractor and I like the way you photographed it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #8 Posted May 22, 2016 Let me give you some background. My dad bought this tractor new in 1967. I was 11 years old. I learned to drive and mowed our acre lot with it. Dad really enjoyed driving it, but was not mechanically inclined. I inherited it when dad passed away a few years ago. It was in pretty rough shape. I have spent two years restoring it and use it along with a SK-486 to mow, thatch, and aerate a half acre lawn. So it gets regular use in the summer but not heavy duty type stuff. I do not use it for snow and it has never gotten wet (in 50 years). It runs like new and it gets cleaned after every use. I have a sentimental passion for it. The braided cables were added to the hinged seat and hood to prevent them from overextending and to reduce stress on the hinge joints. They work well. The last aspect of the restoration is to remove the cylinder head and clean carbon that has built up on the piston and valve heads. I know it needs to be done but I am reluctant to open it up because the engine runs fine as is. So here is the question, would you open up a 50 year old engine that is running fine just to clean carbon deposits. I'm interested in your opinions? Thanks! Al. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,126 #9 Posted May 22, 2016 A very Nice 1067!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #10 Posted May 23, 2016 That is a sweet tractor with a great story! On 5/22/2016 at 9:41 PM, Al C. said: So here is the question, would you open up a 50 year old engine that is running fine just to clean carbon deposits. I'm interested in your opinions? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #11 Posted May 23, 2016 IMO you have done a great job refreshing the tractor. Pull the head and clean the carbon out. All it takes is time and a new head gasket. Then you'll know the inside is as clean as the outside. Chunks of carbon can break off and score the cylinder if not cleaned; Cleaning is cheaper than rebuilding. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #12 Posted May 23, 2016 Well, here is the update. I needed to practice before I open up the 1067 (too emotionally vested). So I opened up my SK-486. I was shocked at how dirty things were considering how well it runs. Now it is clean and still purrs like a kitten. Good old Kohler K341! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #13 Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) A beautiful restoration with a wonderful family history. I can see why you cherish it! . Edited May 24, 2016 by DougC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #14 Posted May 25, 2016 Not to steal your thread or thunder Al, just thought the guys might like to see what a 1067 looks like that has been through the mill. I do plan on making it look like yours someday. Right after I get all the other tractors done! I am slowly collecting stuff that is missing and will be looking for more at the BS. This was my 1st horse in 1986 and was already pretty rough when I bought it. It was my main and only mower till 1996 or so. Did throw a rod in it once but other than that has always started & ran good. It has a loose hub that needs attention as it moves on the axle and took out the seal thus the greasy wheel. I pretty much quit running it till I can devote my full attention to it. Hope you don't mind I saved some of your pics to aspire to! My favorite as well 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #15 Posted May 25, 2016 Such a beautiful Wheel Horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #16 Posted May 25, 2016 No thunder stolen. This is where I started with mine. It took me a while, because I had to learn as I moved from piece to piece. The important part of these stories is that underneath whatever it looks like is a horse of iron and steel. They are great machines. Good luck!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #17 Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) I pulled the cylinder head on the 1067 (Kohler K-241) today. Here is the end of the restoration story ... all is well. Edited May 26, 2016 by Al C. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #18 Posted May 25, 2016 Now aren't you glad you did that? I'm proud of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #19 Posted May 25, 2016 I'm a do-it-yourself-er not specifically a mechanic. Actually, it was not very difficult once I understood what to expect (from the videos and manuals). Had to buy a torque wrench, that was it. It took the members of the forum here to give me the confidence to give it a try. This is a GREAT place! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #20 Posted May 26, 2016 Some guys got it ...some guys don't Al...don't be embarrassed if you don't. ...that's why you got Bros here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #21 Posted May 26, 2016 Thats so cool how the back fender pan goes up like that! Nice horse! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites