Converting Self-Propel to Push, as simple as it seems?

[Snapperfreak]

Berniebac yours should be even easier to swap. It's been a long time since I've looked under a craftsman but all the drive stuff is up front and I don't think there's a belt that goes around the shaft. I don't think but either way ya just yank the motor and bolt up the 3.5. That 3.5 probably has the same power as that "6.75".

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Thanks, Do you know what size the or part number the wheels are? Specifically the front ones, they don't match so I might order some new ones if I know which ones to get.

 

[Snapperfreak]

I don't have the p/n handy but they're supposed to be 7x1.5. They're all over eBay. Rears are 9x1.75, or 9x1.95 for extra tough and commercial.

 

[Snapperfreak]

K&T parts house for com. These numbers are for steel wheels. Front: 7x1.5 11083 $14.17 or 7x1.75 12347 $14.54. Rear: 9x1.75 12603 $19.84 or 9x1.95 12345 $21.75.

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Appreciate it! You have been most helpful sir!

 

[Berniebac]

Berniebac yours should be even easier to swap. It's been a long time since I've looked under a craftsman but all the drive stuff is up front and I don't think there's a belt that goes around the shaft. I don't think but either way ya just yank the motor and bolt up the 3.5. That 3.5 probably has the same power as that "6.75".

Thanks for letting me know that it might go easy. I haven't had a chance to do anything but look under it, lots of brown grass down there. I will pull the motor off when I get a chance but not likely till Friday at the earliest. I do hope the old 3.5 is a strong motor.

 

[Berniebac]

Alright I picked up the old Hivac without engine. Looks like the model is 21401? It's kind of faded but I think that's it. Last number might be a 7 if it's not a 1. The serial number is 34103241 but I can't find anything online that list info by serial number. Looks to be 80's era from others I have seen. Anyways, the deck, handle and bag was in good shape. I'm not familar with these but it's a good thing I'm planning for this to be a push mower cause not all the propel gear is there from the looks of it. It did have two rear axles and wheel sets though. This should be easy enough to restore and make into a nice push mower. I'll post a thread up on the project once it's done. I'm thinking of seeing if my B&S 675 series engine will fit this though to get it moving faster. Eventually I want to put a Honda GCV190 engine on it. Well here is what I picked up. Now I got to get to work on it :thumbsup:

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Just take the wheels off that baby stroller in the background of the photo. They should make it run good and smooth. LOL

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

LOL! not a bad idea. The full motion wheel turning is a nice feature...

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

So what do you guys think I should do on the pull cord? The modern engines have longer pull cords that reach to the handle. Should I cut down the cord so the pull handle recoils to the engine like the older ones? Mount a holder by the handle like a modern mower? Just curious what you all think.

 

[exotion]

So what do you guys think I should do on the pull cord? The modern engines have longer pull cords that reach to the handle. Should I cut down the cord so the pull handle recoils to the engine like the older ones? Mount a holder by the handle like a modern mower? Just curious what you all think.

Just watch your toes.