Lawn Ranger 2.0

[jparkes43 27]

Hello. Yes i am here!! i have been away for a while and some of you may know my ranger progress was stumped by that tecky engine i had so i tried and tried for ages with different options and in the end i decided for a different engine, so i got myself a copy Honda GX200 to squeeze into the ranger and i have to say its amazing, i have completed mock up and i am very happy with my setup i am just now going to take it apart and re paint it and then put it together again but this time its happening, took it on a few drives and it actually rides quite nicely and that engine has plenty of power and overall its nice to drive. i have also recently doing lots of adjustment on the tractor to get it driving just right so i don't have any more troubles when it goes back together. i am going to make the original fuel tank fit onto the engine with some mounts, but for now the Honda one is staying. there are a few littler bits i still need to do aswell. but this is the new restoration topic area as i cant find my old one.

glad to see you all again. And its good to be back working on the tractor

 

james

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HeadExam 1,783]

Really nice job, I wonder if it would be possible to use a more period air breather and exhaust?

[Chris 642]

Glad to took my advise & fitted a honda ish

 

I got one fitted on my merry tiller & it works well

 

Getting any parts maybe interesting when it breaks down

[jparkes43 27]

Really nice job, I wonder if it would be possible to use a more period air breather and exhaust?

Hello, thanks so much i really like it and i am glad its not just me who feels that way, I am going to use a pepper pot exhaust with a manifold (that i took off my tecky) so it comes out the side of the bonnet where it would have originally just need to get round to it so yes it is possible i am going to by some metal tubing and plate to make my flanges etc. As for the air box i am not sure quite how i would do that but its something i would like to maybe look into it, have you any ideas?? i have kept all my tecky parts so i have the air box etc although i could make/buy something or if needed just keep the standard one, but i agree with you.  

 

james

 

Glad to took my advise & fitted a honda ish

 

I got one fitted on my merry tiller & it works well

 

Getting any parts maybe interesting when it breaks down

Yeah i did i always like them and they are good engines, and the copies are just as good in my experiences. Yeah on the ranger it really works well! Im not sure on spares but i think Honda parts are interchangeable. 

 

james

Edited July 31, 2015 by jparkes43

[HeadExam 1,783]

I used a new 10hp Tecumseh to replace my 8 hp Tecumseh from my Massey MF-8, they were exactly the same size and the old exhaust and  air box bolted right onto the new engine. The new air box was oval, not round, and would not fit through hood, so I was glad  the old one fit and I didn't have to cut the hood. The new 10hp Tecumseh was about 295.00

[jparkes43 27]

ah ok i see i will look into what i got to see whats what. 

 

thanks

 

james

[HeadExam 1,783]

ah ok i see i will look into what i got to see whats what. 

 

thanks

 

james

I think it very possible to bolt a small briggs period breather onto the engine

[jparkes43 27]

Hello guys. A little update for you and some more pictures.

I have now put the seat on the tractor just for more comfort when driving/testing.

I have adjusted my brake/clutch so both work perfectly now

I have also Turned the exhaust around 180 degrees so it face the other way to give me clearance on the bonnet (it now faces backwards) and subsequently it has given more air flow to the engine so its all good (as in its previous position it covered up the cylinder head) 

I have had to cut out a small notch on the carb side to clear the carb when the bonnet is in place. But it doesn't look to bad.

I have sorted out a air box assembly (will show that when it arrives) not gone for originality but it will clear the bonnet. 

I have made a mount for the bottom of my bonnet as it sits slightly higher and got all the necessary bolts etc and it works quite nicely.

I have also looked into making the old fuel tank work with a few mounts so it goes through the original fuel tank filler hole. (but the Honda one has been put back on so i can run/drive it)

 

I have started to make a flange and pipe etc for the pepper pot exhaust but i'm not sure if i will use it now. It may just be for shows but i will see how it performs with it etc.

That is all for now. More pictures to follow of the bonnet attached etc (i can't for now as the Honda fuel tank gets in the way).

Thanks

James 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2015 by jparkes43

[jparkes43 27]

Hello.

 

So today i thought i would share a few bits and pieces. 

 

So i had put my bonnet on to take pictures for you all. i don't do this often and i don't keep the bonnet on as i need to take off the Honda air box and air intake bits and pieces if i want the bonnet on and then put it back when i want to run it so my progress will be little until my parts arrive which should be the 10th to the 20th (they are coming from america). i also have a few option regarding my fuel tank, mounting places etc and what tank to use. so its all good progress and i'm nearly there just a few bits to work out first and waiting for bits. i am on holiday from the 15th to the 22nd so hopefully it comes before then, but obviously i wont be able to do any work while i'm away. But i think it looks very nice with the bonnet on and i'm excited to get it more complete.

 

 

 

 

For reference the rocker cover does not stick out the bonnet its nice and set back just the pictures make it look like it. (In these pictures there was no fuel tank attached aswel) 

 

James

Edited August 4, 2015 by jparkes43

[jparkes43 27]

Hello guys.

 

back from my holiday and it was great.

 

so back to tractor work it was

 

the bonnet it now fitted with the Honda fuel tank and also my new air filter that does clear the bonnet.

 

Some more bits to do before i take it apart again (belt guard, kill switch and a few other tweaks).

 

but enjoy this little update.

 

thanks

 

james 

 

(it has been raining a lot recently so she hasn't come out, but as soon as it clear up i will get some better pictures)

 

also for some reason it says that i am not allowed to use a certain image extension to upload pictures, any help?? what do you guys use (i use(d) photo bucket) pictures will be here. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/58006-lawn-ranger-20/#comment-536666

Edited August 24, 2015 by jparkes43

[Stormin 4,458]

I use Dropbox now. Photo Bucket got to be a pain.