hifiwasabi 0 #1 Posted February 1, 2009 I was at a buddy's place last night having a few beers and happened to mention my L-108 rebuild when he mentioned he had another tractor and that I should get it along with a compressor and a '53 flathead Ford. I reluctantly passed on the compressor and flathead but went for a little drive to have a look at the Horse. It was hiding under 3 feet of snow but low and behold there was a complete B-81 with deck. I was a little concerned when I saw the Briggs and Stratton diamond on the engine, but I figured, what the hell. $150 and a battery later it ALMOST runs.I'll be putting a new plug wire and possibly cleaning the carb tomorrow morning. Any known trouble spots to know about? Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #2 Posted February 1, 2009 Looks like it's happy to be in out of the cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hifiwasabi 0 #3 Posted February 1, 2009 It sure is! Theres no heat in the garage so we got the little propane spot heater. Made short work of the snow alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #4 Posted February 1, 2009 Good job saving the horse. Are those the correct tires? Those rears look kinda small.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandred 15 #5 Posted February 1, 2009 Great save good to get the old ones out of the cold so what is a L- 108 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarmaker 0 #6 Posted February 2, 2009 HIFi, This looks a lot like the A-100 I am working on. Most of the same sheet metal and similar tires. I added a new battery, and some other tinkering and I think it will be a nice unit for the grandson. Not a puller just a nice little ride. Ours has lights and they seem to work as long as you rev up the old girl! I have the rear rims in the basement in primer right now, getting them ready for the new rubber. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hifiwasabi 0 #7 Posted February 3, 2009 An L-108 would be my '68 Lawn Ranger (unless I've been improperly informed which would seem likely). As for the B-81, I'm not entirely sure whether the rears are original or correct, they do have some minor cracking so I would assume they could very well be. The fronts however are brand spankin' new, along with the seat. I'm not planning on making a puller out of this unit either, just a clean workhorse. The deck is pretty trashed so I'd like to get a blade instead and do some grading! The sheetmetal looks sharp to me and I'm not going to bother with paint, just run it. Good luck with your A-100, I'm just looking forward to actually having a tractor that runs! Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #8 Posted February 3, 2009 An L-108 would be my '68 Lawn Ranger (unless I've been improperly informed which would seem likely). Yep, misinformed, unfortunately. There is no L-108 or L-158. 1968 was the year that Wheel Horse changed over to the x-xxxx model numbering. Your Lawn Ranger should have a metal serial number tag on the left side of the dash tower with either a 1-1631 or a 1-2631 on it. 1-1631 was a recoil start tractor and 1-2631 was an electric start. Look closely for the tag, it could have easily been painted over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hifiwasabi 0 #9 Posted February 3, 2009 Well, that being the case, its a 1-1361. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #10 Posted February 3, 2009 I did mention that over a week ago, but you must have missed it. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=7701 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
