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Docwheelhorse

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

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Terry M

Lucky for me you live so far away(and I have no room) as I'm sure I would be tempted....:D

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squonk

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D_Mac

< perk > Project ????

 

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wallfish

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.

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Docwheelhorse
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

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Docwheelhorse
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....:D

20 Hrs and 1300 miles ONE WAY... whats stopping yah??

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wallfish

EXACTLY what I was think'n! LoL

Don't worry, surely this thread will fill up quickly with beg'n replies!

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squonk

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Pullstart

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!

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AMC RULES

Definitely interested, but well past the begging stage of this hobby.

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Pullstart
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.

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Tractorhead
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 😎😁

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ebinmaine

:popcorn:

 

 

I'll be watching to see what develops....

 

 

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Docwheelhorse

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. 

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ebinmaine
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....

 

 

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littleredrider

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. 

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D_Mac

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 !

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AMC RULES

Is the engine apart now?

Unless it's blown, pretty sure we could get it running.

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Docwheelhorse

Motor is not apart... gotta find time to pick it up

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ebinmaine

Just bring it upta Maine.

I'll trade a cup of half coffee and a few minutes of poor banter for it.

 

:banana-parachute:

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12Horse Paladin
On 5/15/2020 at 3:13 PM, squonk said:

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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.😎

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12Horse Paladin
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!🤔😁

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rustyoldjunk

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.

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Docwheelhorse

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

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