Butterscotch1054 6 #1 Posted September 7, 2021 So I bought this what I believe to be a '77 A-90 last fall. It runs then dies. Got good compression, sand spark. got tired of screwing with it. Lots of new parts, coil, plug, carb, points and condenser, fresh oil, and a valve job... what's a clean lawn tractor like this worth? Has No deck either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,367 #2 Posted September 7, 2021 Here in Belgium they go for upwards of 400€ In the US I guess a 100-200$ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,789 #3 Posted September 7, 2021 Peanuts. No deck or tool lowers value a lot, and the A series are just not that desirable. Non runner puts is, I'm sorry to say, just about scrap value in my book. Was it running fine, then perhaps 150 on a good day. Just my I would part it out. Just saying 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,129 #4 Posted September 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Butterscotch1054 said: It runs then dies. Got good compression, sand spark This indicates it is running out of fuel. Try removing the fuel tank cap. Check the flow of fuel from the pump by removing the line into the carb. and cranking the engine. As stated above, Vertical engine lawn mowers do not have a very goood resale value. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,319 #5 Posted September 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Butterscotch1054 said: Got good compression, sand spark. got tired of screwing with it. Lots of new parts, coil, plug, carb, points and condenser, fresh oil, and a valve job. Presuming the ignition points are set properly I would say the fuel system needs attention. You have already spent some time and money on it, get it running and enjoy it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,128 #6 Posted September 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Skipper said: Peanuts. No deck or tool lowers value a lot, and the A series are just not that desirable. Non runner puts is, I'm sorry to say, just about scrap value in my book. Was it running fine, then perhaps 150 on a good day. Just my I would part it out. Just saying 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,906 #7 Posted September 7, 2021 Throw a vertical shaft predator on it and it would be perfect for kids or grandkids to put around and pull a wagon with. Randy 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,872 #8 Posted September 7, 2021 I like Randy's idea and hate to see any horse go to the glue factory but the boys on the the other side of the pond have good points and horses of any flavor are hard to find over there. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,841 #9 Posted September 10, 2021 As some will already know the A90 is a lawn tractor and not a garden tractor it should have a 1400 peerless 3 speed which is way weaker than the unidrive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites