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Howdy. I recently purchased a non-running 1277 with a Johnson 10 Loader from a fellow RS member. I bought it for the loader - to put on my C121, then I figured I’d just get rid of the 1277. Now I’m wondering if I should try and get it running and leave the loader on it. The motor turns by hand. I’ve tinkered with motors but never much more than the basics. The battery that’s in it is labeled 2017, so it probably was in use then.  What’s the easiest option, swap the loader or try and get it running? What would you do? Thanks!

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roadapples

Get it running. You'll want a dedicated tractor for a loader....

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Pullstart

Is the C-121 an auto?  I’d stick to an auto for the loader, no matter what model…. If that was a choice.

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PWL216

Yes, c121 is an auto

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PWL216
30 minutes ago, roadapples said:

Get it running. You'll want a dedicated tractor for a loader....

The 121 would be a dedicated loader…

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Ed Kennell
1 hour ago, PWL216 said:

 What’s the easiest option, swap the loader or try and get it running?

Depends what's wrong.     Bad spark plug   to broken crankshaft.        I would try to get it running, then decide where the loader belongs.

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Roger R

Get it running,   fer sure!!

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953 nut

Since you don't know any history on the 1277 engine, transmission and it seems to have been neglected I would go with the hydro C-121 for the loader and get the 1277 running later on.      :twocents-02cents:       

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lynnmor

If it won't start, just kick it to the curb like so many do, just let me know when you do that.  :eusa-shifty:

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WHX??

I would consider the swap looking at the cobblement that went on with the '67. Hopefully the C is in better shape. Still don't scrap the 1277 tho.  Lots of potential there for the right guy. 

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RandyLittrell

I love my 1277 with johnson 10 loader! 

 

 

 

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