wisdomispriceless
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1988 Simplicity 6512.5 garden tractor with 1,149.x hrs. Runs as it should with no smoke, but sounds to me like there's rattling coming from within the engine, as if there's slop in the connecting rod bearings or elsewhere. I contacted a well known local repair shop a few years ago to get an estimate on what it would take to rebuild it. The owner told me that he thought that the rebuild parts needed would be difficult to come by if they were even available, and that he would get back with me. Well, he never did, so I'm thinking he struck out on finding the necessary parts. Why else would he turn down easy money to be made during the off season? If anyone knows any different, please let me know. This is a B&S 12.5 hp twin cylinder L head engine, model 404707, type 1212 01, code 88081512.
If parts are not available to do the rebuild, can anyone recommend a replacement engine that would work with this platform? This tractor was my dad's, extremely well taken care of, and is in excellent condition, has all of the original parts with the exception of one of the mower deck sheaves and bearing. As previously mentioned, this was my dad's and I hate to part with it.
If parts are not available to do the rebuild, can anyone recommend a replacement engine that would work with this platform? This tractor was my dad's, extremely well taken care of, and is in excellent condition, has all of the original parts with the exception of one of the mower deck sheaves and bearing. As previously mentioned, this was my dad's and I hate to part with it.