Docwheelhorse 2,740 #1 Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Hello All, bought 4 tractors yesterday to get the one I wanted... not into it for much money. The one I wanted is an all original 1257 with a real solid 42" deck... , 2nd tractor is a 1257 with the trans pulled---tractor is hanging on edge of parts only.... it really looks like it was dragged out of a swamp. 3rd tractor is an engineless 416a (Onan) with the full instrumentation dash but the standard front axle and the wimpy Eaton 700 / Manual lift---I may repower with a yank start something or other for whatever reason. The 4rth tractor is restoreable… I THINK its on the "rarer" side.... needs plenty of love. But I want to find a Tecumseh lover to get it too... Im going to just give it away.... Pictures and model number will be posted after I pick it up. So.... if you just can't live without a Tecumseh between the fenders and are looking for a project and are willing to come to central CT make your case here and the best job of "begging" for it (lol) will get it. Tony Edited May 15, 2020 by Docwheelhorse clarification 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,251 #2 Posted May 15, 2020 Lucky for me you live so far away(and I have no room) as I'm sure I would be tempted.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,317 #4 Posted May 15, 2020 < perk > Project ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,242 #5 Posted May 15, 2020 I'm a Teccy lover! I LUV'M so much they get ripped right out to save them and they get replaced with an expendable Kohler engine. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #6 Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, wallfish said: I'm a Teccy lover! I LUV'M so much they get ripped right out to save them and they get replaced with an expendable Kohler engine. LMAO--this is NOT the reply I am hoping for. Tecumseh's also hold "boat anchor" status for me... but hey I'm the guy that likes Briggs and Stratton so who am I to judge.... Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #7 Posted May 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Terry M said: Lucky for me you live so far away(and I have no room) as I'm sure I would be tempted.... 20 Hrs and 1300 miles ONE WAY... whats stopping yah?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,242 #8 Posted May 15, 2020 EXACTLY what I was think'n! LoL Don't worry, surely this thread will fill up quickly with beg'n replies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,054 #10 Posted May 15, 2020 I’ve got two Tecky tractors in my herd, not a one has ever let me down. I’m a Wheelhorse fan! Whatever shakes ‘em, I like those too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #11 Posted May 15, 2020 Definitely interested, but well past the begging stage of this hobby. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,054 #12 Posted May 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, pullstart said: I’ve got two Tecky tractors in my herd, not a one has ever let me down. I’m a Wheelhorse fan! Whatever shakes ‘em, I like those too! and for the record... without shows this year, I’d be willing to make a drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,212 #13 Posted May 15, 2020 44 minutes ago, pullstart said: and for the record... without shows this year, I’d be willing to make a drive. Huh one less i guess 😎😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,002 #14 Posted May 15, 2020 I'll be watching to see what develops.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #15 Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Ok... ok... I still dont have pics... but Ill let you guys in on secret. And im really just looking for a Tecumseh guy to get it running because its cool. Im not looking for anyone to literaly "beg". I just dont want to see the motor pulled and tossed. Drum roll... its a 197? C160-8 with the OHV Tecumseh and electronic ignition. Rumor has it these Cs are different from all others to accomodate this motor. Edited May 16, 2020 by Docwheelhorse Cleaning up sloppy post 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,002 #16 Posted May 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: 197? C160-8 with the OHV Tecumseh and ekectron8c ignition. Rumor has it these Cs are different from all others to accomodate this motor Makes me wish I was a little closer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #17 Posted May 16, 2020 I've had a couple, one in a lawn ranger that ran good, but was tired. Way back in the day I sorta raced go carts, and I had a 5 horse. They outlawed them because they have more torque than a Briggs 5 horse. One I had think had a cam in it, or retimed or something, and had race gas in it, straight piped exhaust. Ran good, but would only do 35 with gearing we had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,317 #18 Posted May 16, 2020 If my garage wasnt full of " projects " already I would love to take it on. I feel like I dont belong here since selling off all of mine. Someday soon I will be back in a saddle again ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #19 Posted May 16, 2020 Is the engine apart now? Unless it's blown, pretty sure we could get it running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #20 Posted May 16, 2020 Motor is not apart... gotta find time to pick it up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,002 #21 Posted May 16, 2020 Just bring it upta Maine. I'll trade a cup of half coffee and a few minutes of poor banter for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #22 Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 3:13 PM, squonk said: If my two walk behind sno throwers started like THAT, Id shoot'em n put em both outta their misery n mine too. Ariens 8hp Wheelhorse 7hp Both '73's...BOTH Teckys... BOTH '1 pull' starters.😁 'Nuff said.😎 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #23 Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 7:11 PM, Docwheelhorse said: Ok... ok... I still dont have pics... but Ill let you guys in on secret. And im really just looking for a Tecumseh guy to get it running because its cool. Im not looking for anyone to literaly "beg". I just dont want to see the motor pulled and tossed. Drum roll... its a 197? C160-8 with the OHV Tecumseh and electronic ignition. Rumor has it these Cs are different from all others to accomodate this motor. OOOOoooohhhhh....that sounds like a want!🤔😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #24 Posted May 18, 2020 I love the cast iron OH and HH Teckys. I have been running them and taking care of them on another brand for years. They run smooth,have plenty of power and squeeze fuel pretty good too. I would love to have a OH160 powered C160 but too far away for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #25 Posted May 29, 2020 Update... still haven't picked up the tractors yet... stay tuned... they do exist and will be picked up and yes the 160 is still going Tony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
