Free: Craftsman LT

[macdaddy]

Free for the taking, very good shape body and deck. Engine is locked up, I don't know if it's from no oil or sitting. I do know it sat since it was almost new.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/bolensuk/tractor12.jpg

[freebird]

Good luck and use lotsa PB Blaster on that piston!

[macdaddy]

Thanks, but I am giving it away, I don't have room for it anymore.

['81-B-82]

If you still have this mower, I would be interested in taking it off your hands.

[draddogs]

How far are you from Monterey Tenn. macdaddy?

[macdaddy]

I still have the mower, PM me for a phone number to work out the details. Saturday would be a good day to come and get it. I will post to this thread when it's gone.

[macdaddy]

The mower is spoken for, Thanks MTF

['81-B-82]

I picked the mower up this morning and just wanted to say that the pictures do it no justice. This mower is like new with a only a few scratches on it. The sad thing was that the engine was locked up tighter than a drum. Got it home and hosed some of the dirt off of it and then began the slow process of trying to free up the engine. Pulled the plug and give it a few shots of PB Blaster. Ended up using a pry bar on the flywheel to break it loose. It still didn't want to turn with out the use of a pry bar, so I gave it a few more shots of Pb and then went to my Aunts farm to mow. When I got back home this evening around 5, I tried the pry bar again and it moved a lot easier. Put the plug back in and tried the starter. It turned over real good but didn't want to start, so I used some starting fluid on it and it fired right up. Having a problem with it wanting to stay running without the use of starting fluid. I know it has to be a carb problem. I gave Ole Macdaddy a call this evening and told him I had something I wanted him to hear. He couldn't beleive it. Couldn't ask for a nicer person than Macdaddy. Enjoyed my visit with him and seeing all his toys.

[jodyand]

Glad it worked out for you '81-B-82 :congrats: And yes the carb is more then likely gummed up. A good cleaning should do the trick.

[macdaddy]

Thats great, it runs. Clean that carb and your in business. I was shocked when 81-b-82 called and said "I have something I want you to hear" sounded like it was turning over freely too.
Nice guy, enjoyed the time spent with him. Nice truck/trailer set up too.

[Ingersoll444]

Thats great, you got it running!!!

['81-B-82]

Was wondering what year this mower is. The Model # is 917254643. Serial # 0640S03168. Thanks for any help.

[Mower_Man42]

Built on the 64 day of 1980 plant code S 3168 unit made that day. Very nice little LT my nephew has a 1982 or 84 LT4000.

[draddogs]

Glad it all worked out for the both of you. 81-B-82 glad it turned into a little gem...good job :fing32:

['81-B-82]

Just wanted to give everyone an update as to the Craftsman lawn tractor. Messed with it this morning, cleaned the carburetor and degreased the engine. Started it up and it will run on its own but surges and backfires every now and then. Tried adjusting the carb but I am no good at that. It runs good with the deck engaged but when you turn the deck off it doesn't run and idle smooth like it should. Will give it a try after it sets for a while and cools down. Here are some new pics I took of it. It was running while I took the pics...too bad I can add sound to the pics!!!

[bontai Joe]

Just wanted to give everyone an update as to the Craftsman lawn tractor. Messed with it this morning, cleaned the carburetor and degreased the engine. Started it up and it will run on its own but surges and backfires every now and then. Tried adjusting the carb but I am no good at that. It runs good with the deck engaged but when you turn the deck off it doesn't run and idle smooth like it should. Will give it a try after it sets for a while and cools down. Here are some new pics I took of it. It was running while I took the pics...too bad I can add sound to the pics!!!

Some of these will only run like that. If the carb isn't a little rich, it won't run right with the blades engaged, if you lean it out, it won't run right with the blades off. But it sure is amazing that you got it running at all, so you may find the carb's sweet spot after all.

[Reyalsnomed]

Does that one have the OHV Tecumseh in it?

['81-B-82]

Yep, it sure does have the OHV.

[glenn27]

I picked the mower up this morning and just wanted to say that the pictures do it no justice. This mower is like new with a only a few scratches on it. The sad thing was that the engine was locked up tighter than a drum. Got it home and hosed some of the dirt off of it and then began the slow process of trying to free up the engine. Pulled the plug and give it a few shots of PB Blaster. Ended up using a pry bar on the flywheel to break it loose. It still didn't want to turn with out the use of a pry bar, so I gave it a few more shots of Pb and then went to my Aunts farm to mow. When I got back home this evening around 5, I tried the pry bar again and it moved a lot easier. Put the plug back in and tried the starter. It turned over real good but didn't want to start, so I used some starting fluid on it and it fired right up. Having a problem with it wanting to stay running without the use of starting fluid. I know it has to be a carb problem. I gave Ole Macdaddy a call this evening and told him I had something I wanted him to hear. He couldn't beleive it. Couldn't ask for a nicer person than Macdaddy. Enjoyed my visit with him and seeing all his toys.

I'm just amazed by how this works out for everyone--this site (and others) bring us much closer together/makes life a little better.... :fing32:

[Argee]

I'm just amazed by how this works out for everyone--this site (and others) bring us much closer together/makes life a little better.... :fing32:

It's like having a bunch of buddies down at the coffee shop. A place you can go and trade lies. ROF