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Trying to figure out exactly what I have a friend gave it to me said it was a 1963 8hp Kohler he's right on the engine but I think he is off on the year and I can't find a serial or model number on it I got intending to completely restore it but I really need to identify what I have I would really appreciate any help and advice 

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ebinmaine

Welcome aboard!

 

The hood makes it '70 or newer.  

 

Any pics of the other side?

 

Electric clutch would be unusual on an 8 horse. 

 

Push pull knobs and those decals are leading me to 70 to 72 era?

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1st horse

That's kind of what I'm thinking too I thought late 60's early 70's and by my saying he was correct on the engine it is a Kohler not sure of hp yet here's a pic of the other side not the best though I was thinking maybe a commando 875

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pfrederi

The engine is not a Kohler it is  I believe a Briggs, that may also explain the electric PTO

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1st horse

Getting a lot of good info here looks like he really didn't know what he had lol of course I don't have a clue either any idea where I may find some numbers I really want to get started on the restoration but I need to figure out exactly what it is for getting any parts thank you so much for all of your help

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squonk

71 800 Special

 

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WHNJ701

Save the patina!!!

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9 minutes ago, squonk said:

71 800 Special

 

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Sure does look like it

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9 minutes ago, pfrederi said:

 

Thank you so very much truly appreciated this will be an immense help

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1st horse

Any idea where the number plate should be located or are the numbers stamped in somewhere??

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rjg854

Not for sure with that exact model, but usually on the hood stand, left side or under the dash

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gwest_ca

Welcome to the forum.

If you click on the picture part of the link to the manual there is a picture of the ID plate but hard to determine the location on the tractor. It may be up under the dash panel at the top of the panel in front of the seat.

 

Another manual. Click on the picture in the link for more info.

Garry

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1st horse

I want to thank everyone for all of the fantastic info now I'll be off to a great start restoring my horse

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5 hours ago, jabelman said:

Save the patina!!!

Sorry patina is way too rough she's gonna be a full resto back to factory original

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