I need an engine for my Original
Hi all.
I am brand new to this forum. I have recently acquired an early original, serial number 5884. My dad bought in new. It's been sitting in an old garage for the last 45 years. At that time my brother decided to "fix it"...there is currently no engine that I can find. I do have the starter/generator with it's bracket, and I have the gas tank with mounting straps. The tractor seems otherwise in very good condition, a seat full of acorns from the squirrels but it's been out of the weather, paint looks remarkably good. I would love to get it going again. We never had a mower deck. It has a 3 pt hitch (I remember watching the mechanic install it when I was 6) and I have a Brinly disc that we used to keep weeds controlled on the lakeshore.
I am mechanically inclined and a logical thinker, and good with my hands, but to date my skills have been more developed in my woodshop. I do have a local mechanic who is willing to assist as I need it.
I'm going to need to find a replacement engine with all the appropriate add ons such as air cleaner, etc. Any ideas of where to start?
thanks! I'm excited for this project!
Bjorn
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