weaponepsilon
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Hey all. Real quick info on me: Mechanically inclined, six pack attitude, can give proper names of components only on off days...
The Problem:
I bought an old Craftsman 830 rider with an 8hp Tecumseh off some guy on Craigslist. Price was right and he only lived about a mile from me. I picked it up and he cautioned me that the tractor needed a tune up. I went on my way, changed the oil, tightened the rear wheel (chain was slipping), and gave her a new spark plug. Thing ran great. Last fall It spewed black smoke and it leaked oil. Sure enough the oil seal failed and I hauled into the garage and left it over the winter. This spring I found that the seal was intact but had slipped down the shaft. So naturally, I tapped it back into place, refilled the oil, and let it warm up. I took it for a spin around the yard and it started to sputter and get really loud. I go back almost to the garage when the engine exploded. The entire side of the cylinder wall blew outward all over my garage.
I figured I could replace the engine. Boy was I in for a can of worms.
I found a guy who had a Briggs 8 hp rider engine model 193707-0301-01 for $100. I snapped it up quickly but found a multitude of problems. First, the original Tecumseh was a pull start. Solution: new switch, new wiring, add a battery. Second, the pulley diameters were off. I had a 37 in drive belt, but now I need a 38 inch or so belt.
Where I'm at: After monkeying with this rider (new engine, new gas tank with brackets mounted) I forgot a few crucial components.
1) I need to wire a "kill" or off position with the switch to turn the damn thing off. How do I do that?
2) The guy mentioned little about the danging wire coming off the motor. After research it is a wire from the stator to recharge the battery (black wire, red connector). I would like to have my battery charge. How do I connect it; what am I missing?
Now I know thats a bit to take in, but I'm assuming overall I need a simple harness to connect and be done with it. My issue is that I cannot find a proper harness nor are any retailers able to work with me.
Nice forum you guys got here, hopefully you can give me a hand or point me in the right direction...
The Problem:
I bought an old Craftsman 830 rider with an 8hp Tecumseh off some guy on Craigslist. Price was right and he only lived about a mile from me. I picked it up and he cautioned me that the tractor needed a tune up. I went on my way, changed the oil, tightened the rear wheel (chain was slipping), and gave her a new spark plug. Thing ran great. Last fall It spewed black smoke and it leaked oil. Sure enough the oil seal failed and I hauled into the garage and left it over the winter. This spring I found that the seal was intact but had slipped down the shaft. So naturally, I tapped it back into place, refilled the oil, and let it warm up. I took it for a spin around the yard and it started to sputter and get really loud. I go back almost to the garage when the engine exploded. The entire side of the cylinder wall blew outward all over my garage.
I figured I could replace the engine. Boy was I in for a can of worms.
I found a guy who had a Briggs 8 hp rider engine model 193707-0301-01 for $100. I snapped it up quickly but found a multitude of problems. First, the original Tecumseh was a pull start. Solution: new switch, new wiring, add a battery. Second, the pulley diameters were off. I had a 37 in drive belt, but now I need a 38 inch or so belt.
Where I'm at: After monkeying with this rider (new engine, new gas tank with brackets mounted) I forgot a few crucial components.
1) I need to wire a "kill" or off position with the switch to turn the damn thing off. How do I do that?
2) The guy mentioned little about the danging wire coming off the motor. After research it is a wire from the stator to recharge the battery (black wire, red connector). I would like to have my battery charge. How do I connect it; what am I missing?
Now I know thats a bit to take in, but I'm assuming overall I need a simple harness to connect and be done with it. My issue is that I cannot find a proper harness nor are any retailers able to work with me.
Nice forum you guys got here, hopefully you can give me a hand or point me in the right direction...