upstate yank 219 #1 Posted November 22, 2018 i was able to day to get the old tractor off the truck today ;the one with the Briggs motor that was replaced from a kohler 'the year i was told it was made back in the 66-67 era ' model number still not sure of ;as the only numbers i have are off the fly wheel shroud which again are # B-703866 or if it is a 8 horse or bigger 'but anyways after unloading it and starting it first pull 'boy did it fire up ;both the choke and throttle cables are froze up ;so i added a small piece of wire to the middle of the throttle linkage and the old thing ran fine ;then i took it for a spin around the yard a few times and i was really impressed as the power it had ;then i engaged the mower deck which ran fine with no noises or no bad spindles other then it could use a good greasing' and blade changing; the braking does need adjusting which is no big thing either as it creeps in neutral 'checking the oil i really do not see a dip stick as in the front of the motor is where you add the oil and behind the block on its right side is where you check the oil level ' but in all for a 100.00 bucks i didn't go wrong ;changing the transmission filter and oil would help as well' again i want to thank the ones that did reply 'there is nothing like having 7 horses in the barn ; 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,770 #2 Posted November 22, 2018 Tinker with it to get the little things fixed and a little maintenance and you will have a great old horse. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #3 Posted November 22, 2018 Nice find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #4 Posted November 22, 2018 The 8hp alluminum Briggs are good powerful engines. People don't like them though because of the updrafts carb. You have to know what you are doing with them. But once right they are just about unstoppable 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #5 Posted November 22, 2018 56 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Tinker with it to get the little things fixed and a little maintenance and you will have a great old horse. oh well do i know that no matter the motor it is a horse made out of steel not like the junk they sell today ;yep in time with the small items it needs it will be a strong runner ;thanks for your reply back and now i have 7 horses in the barn'we are addicted to these fine old horses 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #6 Posted November 22, 2018 56 minutes ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: The 8hp alluminum Briggs are good powerful engines. People don't like them though because of the updrafts carb. You have to know what you are doing with them. But once right they are just about unstoppable thanks for your reply and so far i am content with it ;sure it not a kohler but it runs great ;so i wonder if i got my 100 bucks worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #7 Posted November 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, upstate yank said: thanks for your reply and so far i am content with it ;sure it not a kohler but it runs great ;so i wonder if i got my 100 bucks worth In my opinion they have just has much torque has a k181 Kohler. The down side of the Briggs is its light compared to a Kohler and will pick up the front of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #8 Posted November 22, 2018 I'm. It an expert just a newbe but I think you got your monies worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #9 Posted November 22, 2018 Just now, Whnewone said: I'm not an expert just a newbe but I think you got your monies worth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #10 Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Whnewone said: Nice find thank you; in time i will get it like new day by day as we know we can not kill these horses as they are made strong not like the ones the dealers pass off on us really junk and tin' i have been a horse fan from way back to the age of 14 but after years of getting married to my high school sweetheart and still after 49 years still the best thing i did ; but i gave up trucking after close to 40 years over the road 48 state and canadadue to my youngest daughter being killed by a drunk driver i couldn't handle it any more so i gave it up now that i have retired i stay close to my kids and now again collect the horses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #11 Posted November 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, Whnewone said: yep i think so ;thanks for your reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,162 #12 Posted November 22, 2018 8 hours ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: The 8hp alluminum Briggs are good powerful engines. People don't like them though because of the updrafts carb. You have to know what you are doing with them. But once right they are just about unstoppable there is no big mystery to those carbs biggest thing is they come apart 1 way only and they are prone to warping. I always sand the 2 halves with a piece of plate glass 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #13 Posted November 22, 2018 If you find that you’re unhappy with it, I will gladly write you a check for 101.00 😂😂 nice find, whatever you decide to do with it will be better than letting it sit, that’s for sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #14 Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, jabelman said: there is no big mystery to those carbs biggest thing is they come apart 1 way only and they are prone to warping. I always sand the 2 halves with a piece of plate glass people dont understand how they come apart lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #15 Posted November 22, 2018 @upstate yank That looks a lot like my 875.....1965 8 hp electric start Kohler/hydro...1st hydro in the Wheel Horse line-up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #16 Posted November 22, 2018 again thanks guys for the feed back and after getting it running yesterday i will keep it ;im going to take the deck off changed the blades and a good greasing ;now i have 7 horses in the barn hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #17 Posted November 22, 2018 thanks again for the feed back ;i will keep it with the other 6 horses i have' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #18 Posted November 22, 2018 3 hours ago, KC9KAS said: @upstate yank That looks a lot like my 875.....1965 8 hp electric start Kohler/hydro...1st hydro in the Wheel Horse line-up. it could be the same as what you have ;a picture would be great if you could send one so i can compare ;thanks for the reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #19 Posted November 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Lengerich8 said: If you find that you’re unhappy with it, I will gladly write you a check for 101.00 😂😂 nice find, whatever you decide to do with it will be better than letting it sit, that’s for sure! thanks for the offer but i will add it to the other 6 i have in the garage ;yep that is true not letting it sit and rust ; 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #20 Posted November 23, 2018 I'd bet what you have there is an 877. Correct parking brake, hood and belt guard. Steering wheel is wrong - should be a small 2-spoke one but those often got broken/cracked and replaced with later model wheels. Don't discount it's power, with that hydro it's a very short and highly maneuverable little Horse that will serve you well. Put some wheel weights on it and the 42" plow - you'll be surprised what it can push. Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,514 #21 Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Sarge said: Don't discount it's power, with that hydro it's a very short and highly maneuverable little Horse that will serve you well. Put some wheel weights on it and the 42" plow - you'll be surprised what it can push. Sarge Turned earth years ago, similar setup. Great deal you found! Very nice! Pushed a lot of wet white cold junque too! My sons took over, their first Horse. I made the front bumper to hang weights, kept the Horse down while turning the gardens. Down boy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #22 Posted November 23, 2018 thanks again guys for the replies on the old girl again yesterday i was able to get it off the truck and it started the first time with a little choking and the throttle wow did it run so fine and a ride around the yard a few times 'though i need to get new cables as these ones are really froze up ;heck i even engaged the deck and no chattering ;the pan was set to high so it really didn't cut very well ;leaves that is every wheres 'but heck it works great;then to remove the deck and replace the blades ' i will need to adjust the neural as it rolls once the pedal is down but that isn't a big thing to do ;yep i know it is not the correct steering wheel but it works for me 'due to the care that some of these old horse go though people do change things due to busting certain items and not really taking care of them ;and yes for the 100.00 and the ride it was well worth it ;to save any horse is the right thing to do ; 7 in the barn and i am a very happy camper 'horse of course ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #23 Posted November 23, 2018 44 minutes ago, upstate yank said: thanks again guys for the replies on the old girl again yesterday i was able to get it off the truck and it started the first time with a little choking and the throttle wow did it run so fine and a ride around the yard a few times 'though i need to get new cables as these ones are really froze up ;heck i even engaged the deck and no chattering ;the pan was set to high so it really didn't cut very well ;leaves that is every wheres 'but heck it works great;then to remove the deck and replace the blades ' i will need to adjust the neural as it rolls once the pedal is down but that isn't a big thing to do ;yep i know it is not the correct steering wheel but it works for me 'due to the care that some of these old horse go though people do change things due to busting certain items and not really taking care of them ;and yes for the 100.00 and the ride it was well worth it ;to save any horse is the right thing to do ; 7 in the barn and i am a very happy camper 'horse of course ' Take coating off the cables if they have any. Take cables off tractor and put them in a coffee can and fill it up with trans fluid. Soak for couple days then take them out and bend cables around a bit to break rust free. Then try pulling on them (note throttle maybe a locking one so be careful) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #24 Posted November 24, 2018 52 minutes ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: Take coating off the cables if they have any. Take cables off tractor and put them in a coffee can and fill it up with trans fluid. Soak for couple days then take them out and bend cables around a bit to break rust free. Then try pulling on them (note throttle maybe a locking one so be careful) thanks so much for the advise as if this works it sure would be cheaper then new cables 'yes they still have the coatings on them and yep the throttle cable could be locked the other issue it runs great other than the adjustments on the neutral 'i will let you know when i can as the weather is getting colder here ; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #25 Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, upstate yank said: thanks so much for the advise as if this works it sure would be cheaper then new cables 'yes they still have the coatings on them and yep the throttle cable could be locked the other issue it runs great other than the adjustments on the neutral 'i will let you know when i can as the weather is getting colder here ; It's no garrentee it will work but worth a shot I have had good luck doing it though Edited November 24, 2018 by craftsmanmowerfreak 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites