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I am having an issue with the deck to my GX 335 JD. It is a 48" Convertible deck and when I took the blades off to sharpen them, I was cleaning up the underside of the deck and along with the blades, I removed the metal cup that sits over the bottom of the spindle. Does anyone know much about...

Hi everyone. I have an '85 Deere 318 and it will not start. When I go to crank it, the solenoid just clicks ONCE and the starter does not spin at all. Sometimes the starter would spin almost like it wasnt catching and spinning the engine and a little tap on the side of the starter with a hammer...

I have been servicing a LT 2000 for a family friend and it this year it has been running a little rough. In order for it to run smoothly the choke has to be out a little. There aren't any visible adjustments on the carb. I haven't had time to delve into it very much, but I am planning on...

Im in the process of rebuilding my old Tecumseh HH120 in my Super 12. This is a question for all you Vintage Sears Restorationists. Does anyone know the correct torquing of the bolts on the connecting rod? Inch lbs/ft lbs? If so how much? Thanks.

Hello everyone. I have an old John Deere 212 (a 1986 to be exact) that I am replacing the points and condenser on. I can replace the condenser with no problem but Im having a little trouble with the point. Are you supposed to turn the flywheel so the rod is all the way out and then gap it? Is...

Does anyone know if the Tecumseh part numbers are universal. For example, I am rebuilding the HH120 in my Super 12 and Im trying to find a oversize piston and ring set for it. Im having a hard time finding parts for my model 143.602022 but I found the same part # 34524 listed under the HH120...

Does anyone know someone who does small engine machining? I have an old cast iron Tecumseh hh120 out of a sears super 12 i need to have some work done on. Nothing serious I just need to have the cylinder straightened out and the crank polished. I was waiting for a family member to do it as a...

I have been restoring my 69 Sears Super 12 and after flushing the sludge and old fluid from the trans, Im ready to re-fill it but not sure what to use. Its a cast iron rear with a 3 speed hi/lo. I have had someone tell me to use 80w90 and then someone say HD SAE 30. Anyone have an idea? Thanks...

i replaced the fuel solenoid because it was froze. tractor runs but only with choke half on. battery is crap and deck also spins even though it is disengaged. i have had similar problems with a john deere 185 and when i replaced the battery it straightened itself out. any ideas?? thanks

I have a few old tractors that I got from my grandfather. One is a JD 110 that has been sitting for I know at least 15 years. What should I do to clean the gas tank, carb and fuel lines out. Also, I am worried about when I start cranking this thing that it will lock up. I have changed the oil...

I have an old JD 70, 7 hp tecumseh, that leaks oil. It looks like its leaking out the bottom but I could be wrong. Its probably something simple like a seal somewhere but haven't torn it apart yet to look. Any thoughts? Thanks.

of course when im a**hole deep in snow things all of a sudden decide to break down. went to start my jd 318 and it sputters. never did it before. all i did was gas it up, start it up and it revs up and down like its not getting gas, pull the choke out a little and it straightens out some. i...

anyone know how to tell the age of a kohler and onan engine?? im doing a research project on john deere riding mowers for school and need to know the age of my 110 and 318. i know they are 60's and 80's, and there is a way to tell through the engine serial numbers like briggs but just not sure

sears super 12, replaced head gasket, got this thing all put back together, everything hooked up, but it will start but acts like it has trouble doing so. will crank, but very slowly as if it isnt getting enough juice. i have a everstart 350 cranking/275 cold cranking battery on it. does it need...

I have a sears super 12 I am looking for attachments for. I already have a 1 bottom plow and front snow blade. I am really looking to find a three point disc and a three point cultivator. Depending on condition, I will pay up to $100.00 per piece, and will come and pick up. I am in the...