23 Reo 221 #1 Posted January 22, 2017 Just picked up what I believe to be a 1973 12 automatic. The motor does not have a dipstick, just a plug on the top of the block and nothing on the back where the dipstick tube usually is mounted. Has anyone seen this before? The tractor has an unusual model Number 1 7211 Serial # 429424. I am not positive on the 4th digit of the model, 1 74?1. Any information would be appreciated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #2 Posted January 23, 2017 429424 looks like a 1968 serial number. Possibly a model 1-7231? Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #3 Posted January 23, 2017 2 hours ago, 23 Reo said: plug on the top of the block unscrew it there should be a dipstick attatched to the plug 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregg'shorses 77 #4 Posted January 23, 2017 Als 21 minutes ago, Shynon said: unscrew it there should be a dipstick attatched to the plug Also to check oil don't screw it in. Just rest it in the hole . Clean area around first of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,343 #5 Posted January 23, 2017 4 hours ago, 23 Reo said: ... The tractor has an unusual model Number 1 7211 Serial # 429424. I am not positive on the 4th digit of the model, 1 74?1 ... Model number "1 72 something", or "1 74 something"? Have you found a spec number on the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #6 Posted January 23, 2017 Dipstick description is on page 8 of this engine operator manual Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 221 #7 Posted January 24, 2017 I will get more numbers,motor, deck etc. I will also take some pictures so we ca play name that Wheel Horse, The tractor has a mule drive, the old style rod to actuate the PTO and old style front tires that look original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phiah 0 #8 Posted February 12, 2017 On 1/22/2017 at 4:03 PM, 23 Reo said: Just picked up what I believe to be a 1973 12 automatic. The motor does not have a dipstick, just a plug on the top of the block and nothing on the back where the dipstick tube usually is mounted. Has anyone seen this before? The tractor has an unusual model Number 1 7211 Serial # 429424. I am not positive on the 4th digit of the model, 1 74?1. Any information would be appreciated. I own this same model. Mine is a 1968 12 horse Kohler. K301S. Good little engine for its time. I am looking for a cylinder head for it now. Ray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies1 117 #9 Posted December 2, 2021 On 1/22/2017 at 8:44 PM, gregg'shorses said: Als Also to check oil don't screw it in. Just rest it in the hole . Clean area around first of course That's not what the owners manual says. It says to insert the dipstick as far as it will go. That would seem to include screwing it in to get the most depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,838 #10 Posted December 2, 2021 2 hours ago, PetesPonies1 said: That's not what the owners manual says. It says to insert the dipstick as far as it will go. That would seem to include screwing it in to get the most depth. Sounds like it may not me the original motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies1 117 #11 Posted December 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Gregor said: Sounds like it may not me the original motor. Nope, original paperwork. You need to read up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #12 Posted December 2, 2021 This is a four year old posting.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #13 Posted December 2, 2021 To be sure threaded plug dipsticks are checked NOT screwed in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #14 Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) I've got at least one machine, my walk behind snow thrower, but it has a Briggs motor, that says to screw the dipstick in to check the level, and it's printed right on the dipstick! I guess it depends on the manufacturer... Edited December 2, 2021 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #15 Posted December 2, 2021 32 minutes ago, pfrederi said: This is a four year old posting.... Ahhh, so it is! Timeless as it is though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies1 117 #16 Posted December 2, 2021 39 minutes ago, pfrederi said: This is a four year old posting.... So what? You like inaccurate information SAVED FOR POSTERITY? Makes no sense. get accurate information posted for others to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies1 117 #17 Posted December 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I've got at least one machine, my walk behind snow thrower, but it has a Briggs motor, that says to screw the dipstick in to check the level, and it's printed right on the dipstick! I guess it depends on the manufacturer... It's a Kohler I'm posted about. Says dipstick "into filler opening as far as it will go" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #18 Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, PetesPonies1 said: It's a Kohler I'm posted about. I know that Pete, I can read. posted my accurate information to show the difference between manufacturers, and I said so in my post. Saving it for posterity, ya know? Edited December 2, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #19 Posted December 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, PetesPonies1 said: accurate information posted for others to read. BTW Pete, here's your accurate information: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,838 #20 Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, PetesPonies1 said: Nope, original paperwork. You need to read up. He's right. I need to read more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #21 Posted December 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, PetesPonies1 said: So what? You like inaccurate information SAVED FOR POSTERITY? Makes no sense. get accurate information posted for others to read. No i want accurate info. if it is tube type dipstick push it all the way in. If it is a screw in plug type is sits on the block. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies1 117 #22 Posted December 2, 2021 3 hours ago, pfrederi said: No i want accurate info. if it is tube type dipstick push it all the way in. If it is a screw in plug type is sits on the block. OK. I'll take a pic of what I have in the literature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites