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Guess what I found. Cleaned it out. Doesn't run any better but at least it's not about to burst into flames. Did a quick spray out of the carb but didn't have time to take it off and clean it properly so it is probably still gunked up. The tractor starts and runs but it still lacks power...

Not sure but my 23hp Vanguard engine might be blown. I should know more when the shop gets a chance to look at it but it has little to no compression. I want to explore options now even though I am holding out hope it isn't actually blown. The mechanic who has it now isn't a fan of replacing...

My 4 year old Simplicity Conquest with 23hp Briggs Vanguard motor is in rough shape. It's in the shop for a few weeks getting diagnosed but I'm very concerned it's dead, spewing oil out the left valve cover and little to no compression. Mechanic thinks it most likely severely overheated...

My 4 year old Simplicity Conquest with 23hp Briggs Vanguard motor blew up. It's in the shop for a few weeks getting diagnosed but I'm very concerned it's dead, spewing oil out the left valve cover and little to no compression. Guy thinks it most likely severely overheated, probably due to a...

I have a mid to late 60's Super Convertible (I think). It does ok for brush mowing but this winter I got a dog eater snow blower for it. There are a few issues I am having but let's start with the biggest problem. It can barely get up my paved driveway after I've made a pass down it. Only the...

Any suggestions are appreciated. 1958 Massey Harris Ferguson 202 with Continental Z134 4 cyl. gas engine. Won't crank anymore. It kept stalling Saturday while digging a ditch. The genny is shot (I guess) so it always has to be jump started but then runs ok usually. Last time it stalled out it...

Hello, I have a MF 202 workbull with Davis 102H FEL and Pippen backhoe. The FEL is not lifting smoothly or strongly and I think it is low on fluid. When I added what little fluid I had around (a gallon maybe) it worked slightly better but not much. Funny thing is despite apparently being low it...

Hi, I have a 1958 202 (I think it's a 58). I was digging a drainage ditch today with the backhoe when it suddenly died. I was on a bit of a slope facing down the hill and the gas tank was less than half full so I added more gas since the intake is at the rear of the tank. It started up and...

My new Conquest has about 14 hours on it and the engine takes a minute or so to warm up and smooth out off choke. It runs strong but I notice the engine speed still seems to want to fluctuate slightly for a couple of seconds when coming out of a cut if the grass is a little high. It smoothes...

I have a Toro/Wheelhorse tractor with a Kohler Command 18hp motor that is running like crap, seems to be fuel starved. I noticed the carb selenoid wire was barely attached and when I removed it the wire broke the rest of the way. New selenoid at dealer $75, online $28. New carb with selenoid...

I found a dealer less than 20 miles away from me that had a leftover 2010 Conquest with a 50" deck and the 23hp Vangaurd motor. He sold it to me for his cost, $5,200, $800 off of his list price :D. I tried to get him down a little more but he said he was not even quite breaking even at $5,200. I...

Hi, I saw a Simplicity Legacy garden tractor at my local dealer the other day. It is NOT the XL model, just the regular Legacy. I didn't get a chance to talk to anyone about it for long but got some basic info. They are asking $3,500 for it. It looks really clean at a glance. Not sure of the...

Hi, I have a 1997 Toro/Wheelhorse 267-H garden tractor in fair condition but a couple years ago the engine bent a push rod. I bought the parts but ran out of time to fix it. So it sat for a year and a half partly disassembled before I broke down and had a local guy do it but he could not get...

Hello, I just picked up a great 1958 MHF 202 with loader and backhoe. It's old and dirty but works great and has good power. I used it this weekend and am very happy with it but it got stuck in reverse once. It eventually came out OK after I let it sit for a couple of minutes, then it worked...

Hi, I'm fairly new here but I see the enormous amount of knowledge out here! So I thought I'd see if I could get any advice on possibly buying an old loader/backhoe. I already posted in the MF forum regarding one I saw for sale for $3,000. It's operational but with some issues. Now I am...

Hi, I'm new to TBN and could use some advice. I am thinking of getting an older loader/backhoe and I found a Massey Ferguson 202 for $4,000. I am hoping to go look at it tonight. It seems like a decent price if everything works but I don't know a real lot about tractors and was hoping for a...

Hi, I have been looking around here for a little while and am amazed at the knowledge here. I am thinking of getting an older loader/backhoe and don't want to spend a lot of money and need some advice. I'll post more about that in a separate post. Anyway, good to be aboard! - Carl