seven 202 #1 Posted July 25, 2020 The gas tank leaks for some reason in the bottom and the one rear hubcap is really rusty ? Maybe it was stored by fertilizer for the past 15 years? I'm trying to braze the rusty bottom of tank and think I will get it? Carb is ok but the throttle shaft bushing is bad bad it turns over ok thou if I get the tank from leaking I will try starting it tomorrow?by the way does anyone now what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,284 #2 Posted July 25, 2020 Decal is completely wrong....but it sure looks like it could be a 1968 Commando 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #3 Posted July 25, 2020 O that would be cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,522 #4 Posted July 25, 2020 See if you have one of these under the dash housing. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #5 Posted July 25, 2020 Yes it's there model is 14831 Serial is 457202 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,522 #6 Posted July 25, 2020 Does your tag still have the Anco break-away tab on the end of the plate? Click on the picture Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #7 Posted July 25, 2020 Yes what does that mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #8 Posted July 25, 2020 Oh yeah it's a 68 commando 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #9 Posted July 25, 2020 Well I'm definitely going to fix it up some and at least get the correct decals I think it deserves that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,993 #10 Posted July 25, 2020 Carb shaft bushing is an easy fix. Don't be too concerned with the tank. You can likely get a replacement from Lincoln at A to Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,522 #11 Posted July 25, 2020 43 minutes ago, seven said: Yes what does that mean Nothing realy. When I added your serial number too the list it landed between two others that had the tab. That end piece is not normally there. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #12 Posted July 25, 2020 Carb shaft bushing I had to fix one other time on a 877 I think and I could not find that small of a bushing at the local hardware store? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,781 #13 Posted July 25, 2020 Go to your hardware store that has all the little pull out tray of parts. Get 2 brass Hillman bushings. They will look like brass washers. The larger Kohler carbs 12-16hp use a bushing/washer with a !/4" ID Im not sure what size the 8hp throttle shaft is, but it may also be 1/4" press the 2 washers into the recess on the top of the carb. If the shaft fits too tight you can hand ream the bushing with a drill bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,317 #14 Posted July 25, 2020 Nice tractor but the first thing I would do is replace that ugly colored seat !!! Just repaired a couple of pin holes in a gas tank I had. Lead soldered them. So far so good. Shame about those hub caps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,284 #15 Posted July 25, 2020 11 hours ago, seven said: Oh yeah it's a 68 commando 8 One of my favorites, here’s mine... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,993 #16 Posted July 25, 2020 Bottom pic is a calendar shot!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #17 Posted July 25, 2020 12 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Go to your hardware store that has all the little pull out tray of parts. Get 2 brass Hillman bushings. They will look like brass washers. The larger Kohler carbs 12-16hp use a bushing/washer with a !/4" ID Im not sure what size the 8hp throttle shaft is, but it may also be 1/4" press the 2 washers into the recess on the top of the carb. If the shaft fits too tight you can hand ream the bushing with a drill bit. Ok will look thxs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #18 Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Sparky said: One of my favorites, here’s mine... Nice I didn't think I would do a restore at first but dam that's nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
