| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| split51 |
Posted - 06/01/2015 : 21:13:58
I found this 712 with a Briggs V-twin on the Kansas Craig list. The owners daugher thought it was original paint so I made a deal with her. I got up there and it was an older repaint so we renegotiated the deal. Who ever repainted it did a very nice job.
Can't wait to get it cleaned up and a spindle bearing replaced to see how it mows.
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| B-16_IC |
Posted - 06/08/2015 : 22:02:49
Hmmm, I was told it wasn't that easy. I'll have to find time to try it myself. I have that engine sitting on the garage floor. Thanks for the information.
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| skunkhome |
Posted - 06/05/2015 : 22:41:12
Yeah those head lights have an unusual wiring scheme. Usually the ground comes through the socket wall but on those the negative is one of the duel poles. |
| split51 |
Posted - 06/05/2015 : 21:53:56
The driveshaft mounts just like the Briggs but the PO used spacers due to the shaft being about an inch too short. I personally would have taken to shafts and cut and welded them to make the correct length.
As far as I can tell, the engine is bolted to the frame with no spacers. Not sure if it bolts to the same holes as the Briggs or if the PO had to drill new holes. |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 06/05/2015 : 21:04:29
The engine was worth the asking price plus! Speaking of which, any chance of a couple pics of the driveshaft attachment and mounting? I have the same engine here and contemplating it's intended home.  |
| Cvans |
Posted - 06/05/2015 : 14:39:18
Yah, I feel a lot better also. |
| split51 |
Posted - 06/05/2015 : 13:15:48
Chris, my mistake. I had to give 200 for that one. I don't feel so bad now |
| superbinder |
Posted - 06/04/2015 : 19:15:25
poached it outta my backyard. |
| Cvans |
Posted - 06/04/2015 : 16:56:01
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I am very happy with it. Only gave 150.00 for it.
I hope you can sleep at night after stealing that.
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and diffenatly going to need to replace the BGB
At the price you paid I'm surprised it came with one. |
| split51 |
Posted - 06/04/2015 : 15:17:43
I am very happy with it. Only gave 150.00 for it.
I got it out last night and diffenatly going to need to replace the BGB and a few spindle bearings in the deck but it runs great. Just hard to get used to hearing a V-twin i place of a single lung.
And look at this added bonus!!!!! I got to messing with it at lunch today and figured out it was missing the ground wire for the lights.
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| Cvans |
Posted - 06/03/2015 : 23:19:19
Very nice looking tractor!
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| skunkhome |
Posted - 06/03/2015 : 20:33:25
Love those early models. I think they run cooler as well. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 06/03/2015 : 08:26:11
Nice find |
| split51 |
Posted - 06/02/2015 : 22:23:41
16 hp B&S vanguard. |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 06/02/2015 : 21:58:06
That is a nice looking machine! What is the new engine?
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| split51 |
Posted - 06/02/2015 : 18:08:25
Here it is after a quick cleanup and buffer over the hood.
The BGB is a little noisy but I have a parts tractor with a good box.
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