upstate yank 219 #1 Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) well guys it has been a while i posted a question about a carb adjustment on a B-80 which i was able to figure out and it runs strong 'and i want to thank again the ones that did reply 'so now i have another question and i sure hope some one might know ; i was searching the craigslist for the older horses and found one that was listed for 125.00 but the owner would say he would take a 100.00 for it so off i went to the st.louis area from my home in Springfield a 2 plus 1/2 ride to and the same back 'but anyways here are a few pictures of the old horse ;yes at times we get scammed but at times we have to trust others for there word 'but anyways what i have is a older horse and really do not know the year ;in all it looked good with a few miner issues such as the choke cable and the throttle froze up 'it has the pull start and i am sure it goes back to the days ;the motor is a Briggs and stratton really not sure what horse power as the owner said a 8 but it looks a little bigger ;the deck is solid but he thinks either the belt is bad or a bad spindle ;the one idler puller is bad which is no biggie 'so i ask if any one here might know the year of this old horse'on the side of the housing the numbers are # B-703866'thanks guys yes it is an automatic but now to find the screw or valve so it will free wheel as so many are so different Edited November 20, 2018 by upstate yank 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #2 Posted November 20, 2018 It looks like it could be an 875 or similar. I'm sure I'm wrong and welcome corrections as I'm constantly learning. Looks like an 8hp briggs to me. I don't think its original, but again, i could be wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #3 Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, ZXT said: It looks like it could be an 875 or similar. I'm sure I'm wrong and welcome corrections as I'm constantly learning. Looks like an 8hp briggs to me. I don't think its original, but again, i could be wrong. thanks so much for your thoughts and yes it is a briggs but i would to know the year if anyone knows it sure is an oldie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,972 #4 Posted November 20, 2018 Don't let the Briggs mislead you. It's not the original engine. It had an electric start, probably a Kohler, because it has a battery tray. Based on the style of clutch engagement lever, I'd guess it's a 1967 or a little later. Definitely an old Horse. Look for a plate with a model number on it just under the control panel. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,162 #5 Posted November 20, 2018 on the plus side, who ever changed the engine didn't cut up the sheet metal to make it fit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 50,997 #6 Posted November 20, 2018 You have a short frame with a hydro so it would be a '65 or '66. Under the dash you will find a small metal tag that will have the model number. The hydros all came with electric start Kohler engines, Take a look at this manual and you will find the towing valve location in Figure 1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #7 Posted November 20, 2018 1967 was the first year to have the parking brake handle up on the center counsel, so my best guess would be that it's 877 or a Charger 9. The Briggs is definitely not correct for either model. Looks like it could be a good lil worker. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #8 Posted November 20, 2018 thanks everyone for the replies and there is no tag under the dash the only numbers are the ones i posted and i thought the same thing about it having the battery tray odd though i didn't notice if there was a key switch ;i will look today and reply back ;thanks again guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,332 #9 Posted November 20, 2018 Can't see if there's a key in those pics. You get that Briggs running well you'll really like it. Nice engines. That'll be a good little horse for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,140 #10 Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Yep, 1967 model 877, 1077, or 1277 that should have the Sundstrand 3100077 transmission. The pressure relief/tow/push valve is a 9/16 or 5/8 hex nut on the rear left side of the tranny case. near the upper left rear corner. Turn it CCW one turn to open the valve. It requires a thin open end wrench to reach the hex head between the tranny and tool box. Edited November 20, 2018 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #11 Posted November 20, 2018 14 hours ago, SPINJIM said: Don't let the Briggs mislead you. It's not the original engine. It had an electric start, probably a Kohler, because it has a battery tray. Based on the style of clutch engagement lever, I'd guess it's a 1967 or a little later. Definitely an old Horse. Look for a plate with a model number on it just under the control panel. Jim thanks for the reply back and there is no tag plate under the dash so now i think i made a bad choice on this one oh well we live and learn ;but even still the transmission is worth the 100 plus a few other parts ;again thanks to everyone for the replies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #12 Posted November 20, 2018 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Can't see if there's a key in those pics. You get that Briggs running well you'll really like it. Nice engines. That'll be a good little horse for you. there is no key what is there is a push button to shut the motor down .i am sure once i get the bugs out of it it will be fine ;but even though it is the wrong motor heck for a 100 bucks the transmission is worth that plus a few other parts thanks for the reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #13 Posted November 20, 2018 sorry there is no key just a push button to shut the motor off ;i will have to check it to make sure it is wired ;but heck the transmission and other parts are worth the 100 ;;it seems we live and learn as time goes by ;thanks for the reply ; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 50,997 #14 Posted November 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: 1967 model 877, 1077, or 1277 1077 and 1277 would be a long frame and have the bell type PTO. The seat is correct for '67 so I guess that makes it an 877. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,331 #15 Posted November 21, 2018 You can't go wrong for the price I would definitely buy it . Restorable or use for parts is well worth the money . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,972 #16 Posted November 21, 2018 The short frame Horses are very collectible. I'd just call it an 877, and restore it. Could be a nice tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites