Craftsmen LT1000(2)

Removed the deck and took the engine off today.   Removed the pulley stack and left the belt guides in place.

Drained the oil and it has gas in it. Need to move the engine to the proper shop to open it up.

I want to measure the bore and if the problem is a seized rod the head has to come off anyway.

The deck is missing parts.  At least 1 tensioner pulley.  Need to get an image and compare it to the parts list. Maybe compare it to the YTS's deck.

The JD111 and Craftsman LT1000(2) arrive.

The JD111 is about what I expected.

C111K 159438M

111 1981 (155001-190000)

So it was made in 1981

Wonder if the rear mounted gas tank is the original.

The center and right box contain the blocks for 2 opposed twins.  One  vertical and one horizontal.  The box with the new crank is in front.  The real surprise is the box on the left.  It contains most of a new 8HP Tecumseh engine.  HM80

Found these images relating to the gas tank and the correct location.

The LT1000 was another pleasant surprise.   Not only does it look good but the engine turns.  Maybe a loose bolt or something it that came loose when it was trailer over to my house.   Not sure how much is missing from the deck yet.

31A607 0741 E1 060929ZE

Non pressurized and built in 2006.

Murray 11/38 Hi Lite Web Images

Some images of a good Hi Lite from ebay.
Looks identical to the one I have.

Dozer blade 48624414?

Need to see if this is indeed the blade I have.  It is naked in that everything past the pivot is missing.  According to sears it need to go on a GT.

Craftsmen LT1000(2)

Craftsman 15.5 hp 38 in. Deck, LT 1000 

The sears page says Added on January 01, 2000 

Not yet sure it is this exact tractor but the hood matches and I was told it was a 15.5HP.  This is a very low end LT.  No headlights and a 15.5HP engine.

More images of the 2nd LT1000.

Nose looks good.  Wonder if there are any problems not seen in this image.

As stated earlier deck is missing parts not sure which.  I expect a spindle or two.  May have spares.

Is it possible that this tractor has a good seat?  Is it dirty or damaged?

It is another Intek. New intek 15.5HP on ebay with current bid of $107 free shipping.  That is tempting but expect it will go higher.

The engine is locked up. Not sure why.  With luck it is can be fixed and is not worn out.

The guy who I am getting this from is decent about not loosing parts.  Hope to get a complete tractor here.

Acquisitions Pressure washer, briggs horizontal twin, JD111, LT1000

Visited a friend today to pickup a pressure washer and this horizontal briggs engine.









While I was there he agreed to sell my the 2 tractor.  Both are basket cases so they were inexpensive.

I offered to buy this JD111.   A previous owner had a mechanic replace the 11HP with a 16HP twin.  As I understand it that worked till it ran low on oil.  The tractor comes with a new crank and rods but not pistons.  The hood was butchered to get the 16HP engine in.  Not sure what to do with this.  No deck.

Just for kicks and giggles I may install the 16HP now on the 14.5 Murray.  Use if for a yard tug.

He tossed in thes LT1000 without me asking.   It has a seized intek of some variety.  If the bore is not worn out a new rod might do the trick.   Some parts were robbed off the deck.

The tractors are blocked in by other equipment so it may be a while before I can pick them up.

Lawn and Garden Tractor Summary

Keepers
Could be traded
Junk

1 Cub/IH 682 - running want to lap valves and clean heads  
2 Gilson Super 8 - running does not turn off with key, need connector for charge circuit 
3 John Deere 111 - retrofitted with a 16HP twin, now blown *not here yet
4 John Deere 112 - needs gas tank repair and a carb clean 
5 Craftsman LT 1000  - Squirts oil out breather after it is warmed up, Todd's
6 Craftsman LT 1000 - seized engine, parts missing from deck  *not here yet

7 Craftsman DYT 4000 - running but motor burns oil  
8 Craftsman YTS 3000 - no motor and torn down

9 Ariens RM 1332 - burned oil.  Motor is in bits

10 Murray 11/36 - acquired as junk, motor runs, needs transaxle

11 Murray 11/38 - need to inspect motor internals

12 Murray 12.4/40 - Used it all summer.  Transaxle has sloppy axles and needs pulley. Currently no motor

13 Murray 14.5/42 - No Hood. Need to inspect oringinal motor.  Currently running with 18 twin that needs starter

14 Murray 18/46 - No Hood. Will not start with key, will not idle without choke, need blades 

Not Mine Tractors

JD 111

JD 160

Yard Machine Tiller - replaced rings... working