meadowfield 1,900 #1 Posted June 25, 2014 Some of you will remember that the Tecumseh V70 engine expired on my sons ranger after 40 years. The con rod has snapped and knowing they aren't that reliable (though 40 years isn't bad) I've chosen what I trust to be a better replacement. Here's the Ranger in happier times... and now on my new Ranger maintenance station - my knees are getting too old to crawl on the floor. Parts can be stored underneath out of the way and it's on wheels here's the new Engine ready to drop in, needs the pulley swapping over and a small mod to the chassis to make it fit. I will need to change the ignition switch and fit a solenoid. At least this one has a reasonable charge stator - so we can run some lights! So another project to do in between C4, Bendy, Difflock, moving house and work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted June 25, 2014 I like the maintenance station Mark, way better than working on knees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted June 25, 2014 Good idea. Now where can I find two big lads to lift my tractors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #4 Posted June 25, 2014 Local caravan park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #5 Posted July 16, 2014 Well... We lifted the engine and split it It's about what I expected. The con rod snapped and instead of going through the casing it hit the camshaft and snapped it in two Whilst the bore and piston look ok and there's no real damage to the casting I think it's going to be parted. I've got £45 in the starter and £30 in the carb, so might be looking to get some money back. Chris - 90% certain the cowl is yours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 998 #6 Posted July 17, 2014 Look's like a good replacement Mark. Like the High work Platform, but if your getting too old for crawling around on the floor , what chance have I/we over 60's got . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted July 17, 2014 No worries with the cover Mark, havnt had chance to get it running yet, having probs with the throttle linkage, cant work out what opens the flap under the plate thingy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #8 Posted July 18, 2014 Ouch! That's quite a painful engine failure Mark! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #9 Posted August 28, 2014 Been on holiday for a week, and got severe horse withdrawal symptoms Within 30 mins of getting home, here was my first job, removing the old pulleys from the techy The shaft and keyways are identical between techy and Briggs With four fresh holes, the 8hp Briggs drops straight in Will hopefully try start tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted August 28, 2014 Looks an easy swop Mark, don't forget me techy engine cowl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted August 28, 2014 Easy swap so far Chris! Not forgotten the cowl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted August 29, 2014 "Within 30 mins" Where do you find the energy Mark? I'd be shattered after your long drive back home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted August 29, 2014 Not sure Ian, but was in bed for 9pm and just got up now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted August 29, 2014 Well... Remarkably, despite the engines being different makes, sizes and 30 years between them. The original exhaust actually fit and went through the hole in the chassis Gawd knows how that worked... A quick mod to the heat shield and all looked good. A bit of fuel and it started first time And within an hour all was together and child no3 was back in action Another job out of the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,728 #15 Posted August 29, 2014 Good work Mark, nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted August 29, 2014 Well done. BTW. Either that back tyre is flat or the grass wants cutting. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #17 Posted August 30, 2014 Looking good Mark nice re power does it have a mower deck ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #18 Posted August 30, 2014 If your grass is getting to long. I could bring my new sickle bar down and cut it. That's when I have painted it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
