Montgomery Ward lawn tractor

[robert_f]

Rick,
I have the Gilson Hydro 16.
The model no. 58021 44092 or 53021 44092.
It´s hard too read the number.
Serial no 278

My tractor is in a bad shape, but it runs ok.
I am trying to rebuild it bit by bit, but still use it.
Last week we had 50cm of snow, here in sweden.
I use it with a snow blade this time of year.
Hope that you can help me with the manuals.

Regards,
Robert

 

[Rick Jay]

Richard,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I keep forgetting to check this thread.

Next time I'm over my dad's I'll check to see what he has for manuals. He did have a puzzling ignition problem a few years ago. He eventually solved it, but I forgot what he did.

If you haven't tried it yet, I'd try replacing the points ignition with one of those universal electronic ignition replacement kits for Briggs engines. See if that gets it started.

I'm at work (sort of /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif) now. I'll call him when I get home today and ask him what he did to solve his ignition problem.

Take care,

~Rick

 

[Rick Jay]

Robert,

My dad's is the gear model: 4 forward, 1 reverse. I have no idea how different the gear and hydro models are. If you need help with the hydro unit, then he might not have any information.

I should see my dad within the next week. I'll check to see what he has for manuals for the tractor.

I like your pic. My dad's Gilson has a "cream" colored hood and he uses a snowblower. He also has the cab for it.

The front blade is a nice unit. He has one, but only uses it if the snowblower should break in the middle of a storm. This has only happened once in 30 years, so he has very little hours on the blade, but it is a nice, well built blade.

I'll contact you when I have more info.

Take care,

~Rick

 

[richy]

hello my name is richard and i have a montgomery with deck.
was u looking for the trac.get a hold of me mr_mudslide_01@yahoo.com ok talk to u soon

 

[GerardC]

Richard: If you look back at the date, the original post was posted on 11/03/02. You may still get a bite but I doubt it. Always good to post though as someone else may be looking for what you have.
Welcome to TBN.

 

[gmsssi]

My neighbor had a 16hp MW tractor in the late 70's and he use to win small tractor pulls at local fireman fairs with his stock machine all the time, they were a workhorse!

 

[Russell_doty]

Hello forum ,I have a montgomery Wards tractor also and have the manuals for it.I have a 14 hp that has had a 16 hp replaced on it . My grandfather had it at my great grandmothers farm for mowing grass and removing snow.I also have the bottom plow mount without the plow.I am writtin gthis forum for info on ordering parts or locating parts.I need a spring that fit inside a pulley for the drive system on the tractor.I will post picture's and part #s as I learn how to do so.(I am new at this posting Item's and photo's.)

 

[Dataway]

I've got a Wards/Gilson snow thrower for sale..model number GIL-33053A....in the unlikely event anyone is interested. I'm in the Albany NY area. Rusty but seems very solid, still moves nice and free.
Email me at: jbranson(at)nycap.rr.com (replace the (at) with @ of course).
JohnnyB

 

[jed1950]

are you still looking for the torque spring for the transmission pulley

 

[bobpino]

Help, I cant find the serial numbers or part numbers of my tractor...It Is a Montgomery WARDS 16 HP RIDE ON, yellow in color, I think its about a 1974 but Im not sure--is this a Gilson?
I need a torque spring that goes behind the drive or transmission pulley, without this it does not move..
Can any point me in the right dirsction to get some parts for this tractor?

thanks!!!!