Antique Troy-Bilt Rototiller - Can It Be Saved??

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This is gonna be EPIC!! This tiller is presumed to be from the 70s. It has a 7HP Kohler K161T flathead engine. It was picked up for free and it is in terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE shape! Is it too far gone to repair? Lets find out! Thanks for joining!
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@KoolBell4AU Месяц назад

Absolutely, can be saved. I recently revived a 34 year old Troy Bilt HORSE and within a matter of a couple hours it was running like a brand new one. Really enjoyed bringing this old boy back to life. Made my brother-in-law grin like a mule eating briars.

@rustyshackleford7082 Год назад

Good video, I have a 1974 Horse that set for 25 years in my barn that belonged to my wife's dad, I used it until the 6 hp Tecumseh threw a rod, and I decided to rebuild it as a winter project. Axle and all seals were completely shot, trans was still in great shape, so put a HF 6.5 hp clone in it, replaced all the seals, and because the HF engine is so much lighter, I took the plastic gas tank, filled it with pea gravel, so it weighs around 20 lbs, and mounted it under the engine as a counterbalance. Runs like a top, and no annoying safety devices on it.Tjey built the old ones like tanks.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

They really did. Thank you for sharing Rusty! 👍🏼

@user-mc6dg6qe8l Месяц назад

"no annoying safety devices on it" Hope you got good health insurance bud.

@rustyshackleford7082 Месяц назад

@user-mc6dg6qe8l TBH, I don't know if the modern ones have any safety devices. If you manage to hurt yourself on my old one, it's your fault, lol.

@MrIgottap 18 дней назад

Haha yeah. If ya wind up in the Dr’s office (or God forbid the emergency room) because YOU were running one of these, YOU should probably just “stay on the porch”. I own an older model and a friend has a slightly newer one. The only significant “safety device” difference is that the operator has to keep at least one hand on either of the handlebars to prevent an automatic kill switch from shutting off the motor. It’s easy enough to bypass (rubber band) if so inclined, but he doesn’t so that his wife/kids can run it. The occasional rock or root can make it buck and possibly pull out of the operator’s hands, but it really isn’t that big of a kick if the rest of the machine (particularly the belt drive) is running/adjusted correctly. My grandmother used to run my “widow maker” into her seventies, but she was a farm wife (worker) and not afraid of farm equipment.

@ibsoarin 3 года назад

This Troy Bilt Horse II with serial number 415731 was manufactured August 1979 by Garden Way Manufacturing Company. The Troy Bilt Horse II with 4 speed and one drive belt was introduced February 1978. The Kohler K series 7 HP was introduced March 1978. Thank you for this invaluable video.

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

AWESOME info. Thank you so much for relaying the knowledge. Glad you liked the video!

@user-lu8qu3xw2c 5 месяцев назад

I just got one and what does it mean 244912 trying to figure out what connects from carburetor to the leakage on the side of the motor

@user-lu8qu3xw2c 5 месяцев назад

I meant what year and what is it

@ChrisXOutdoors 5 месяцев назад

Not sure.. I had trouble decoding mine. Might be helpful to dump it on the internet to see what comes up?

@bmwbaker 7 дней назад

I have the exact same machine still runs today over 50 years old. We do store inside. The biggest problem with these machines are the seals and a little plastic block that goes underneath that handle that you welded. Far as I know parts are all still available.

@MrIgottap 18 дней назад

I didn’t even have to finish watching the video and I already KNOW that machine can be saved. Troybilt rototillers are simple, straightforward, sturdy machines. As long as the last operator didn’t go out of their way to destroy it, they can pretty much all be made usable relatively easily. I personally have a “hand-me-down” Horse that was bought new in the early 80’s by my Nanny and Paw Paw. Nowadays my Uncle and I take turns following it around our garden patches and corn/potato rows. Just watch out for the “easy to see” occasional gear oil leak and either fix it or keep feeding it oil until you can. Replacement seals/parts are basic, affordable and readily available. Our unit has used up a couple sets of tines and tires, that should help display/explain the amount of dirt it’s chewed up. It has been used harder some seasons more than others, but it has always been there and ready to go every Spring since it was brought home.

@fabieneldridge3414 2 года назад

My old Troy built is a 63 and 7hp Koller engine points on the side like yours and every year they must be cleaned. My motor still running like a champ ! Just got through plowing a quarter to half an acre up. Just a quality designed item. Carb probably needs rebuilt. They run forever. Glad my Son has taken over my mechanics. He is keeping everything up for me now. He restoring a commercial rear engine Snapper mower to new. Looks better than new !

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

So awesome Fabien! Thank you for sharing. They are awesome machines 💪🏼

@fabieneldridge3414 2 года назад

@@ChrisXOutdoors probably the best tillers ever made. Some things are designed right to last !

@benjamincresswell3713 Месяц назад

I ran a brand new 1999 Troy Mustang to bust heavy field growth. It wore me out doing a 40'X80' garden but it did the job. I ground all the 5yr "field-mix" growth up completely in 1 pass down to 9". I liked it so much that I went on eBay and bought a 36" tiller for the back of my 1973 I H Cub Cadet. I sit while working up the garden ever since. Kohler 12hp hydrostatic is perfect.

@mhub3576 10 месяцев назад

I just picked one of these up here in MN for $350. A 1979 Troy-bilt Horse. Mine is a 6hp. They were also sold in 7hp and 8hp "Professional" versions. I am the 3rd owner. The first owner retained every single piece of literature and brochure, as well as the order form that shows the prices for all the different versions and accessories. The 6hp was $620.80 on sale in the fall of 1979, which is about $2,600 in today's dollars. The 8hp was $767.20. The electric start option added about a hundred bucks to each version. Mine also came with the hiller/furrower attachment, which is like a little plow, for $29.60 during the fall sale. Mine also has a newer aftermarket carb. These are still made and not much has changed, except the name. Now they're called the Big Red model, which sell for about $3,300. They typically go for $500-700 in good working condition here in MN. Mine has leaking axle seals, which is apparently a common issue but a fairly easy fix. So I've ordered new axle seals and tine shaft seals from Amazon and look forward to installing those in the next few days. Cheers! 😊

@ChrisXOutdoors 9 месяцев назад

Great info! Thank you for sharing. They are exceptional machines.

@StumpkillerCP 17 дней назад

I have a very similar tiller. Mine is a 1972(?) Troy-Bilt Horse. I had a 6.5 Hp B&S engine swapped in to replace the original maybe eight years ago and just last year added a new set of bolo tines. It still keeps charging along.

@brucesmith5426 Месяц назад

Nice find. My grandfather bought a Horse version like this in 1971. It's been well used and my father abused it a number of times. It's on it's 3rd engine and 1 rebuild of the tine gears and bearings. It's in much rougher shape in appearance, but she's still going strong.

@michaelbarrett1914 Год назад

This is the 70's model of the Troybuilt Horse model with a Tecumseh engine. They were not as popular as the Briggs & Stratton engines, but the were very reliable and their balance was far far superior for operating than any other motor which made it much easier to spin the entire unit easier to use. If you can rebuild it with the engine and put new seals and gaskets in the tiller part you have a far better unit than you could dream of buying new today. This would last another 50 years.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

I agree with that. The craftsmanship on these is far superior compared to what is put out today 😕

@donbutterfras5652 Год назад

This is a Kohler engine. I have one exactly like it and after 40 years it still starts with no more than 2 pulls. Great product.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

I’m not surprised.. thanks for sharing Don! 👍🏼

@frankeskew2008 10 месяцев назад

I have my dad's horse. His had the tecumseh engine.

@johnmerry18 2 года назад

I own two now. The first one I bought at the Garden-Way store in Troy,NY. It was reconditioned and was sold to me with a full warranty for $725. Thinking around 1985. At the time a brand new one was selling for around $1700. Was a no brainer. I ran it for 30 years. I noticed the shaft for the wheels sliding back and forth so I new she was nearly done for. I bought another one with nearly new tines for $500 on CL a couple of years ago for $500. I have gone " no till" with the exception of new garden space so I expect this one to outlive me. They are hard to beat.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

They really are! Thanks for sharing John 💪🏼

@leecox3051 10 дней назад

I am using one of those. It has a Kohler pro engine. The pull rope should be on the carb side so you can pull with the choke on and once it starts flick it down to turn off. Mine starts first or second pull. I am old and it was my dad's tiller. It is from mid 70s.

@donwells6661 2 месяца назад

Thanks Chris. Just now working on my 1980 7hp Kohler Troy Built tiller. Bulletin proof. Hasn't been used for 13 years. Your video is great. Thanks again.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching Don. Glad you enjoyed!

@stargazer57813 Год назад

This is one awesome machine. I used one when I was a teenager to till our gardens and a half acre of strawberries. I had to replace the back tiller bearings, the tines twice and the motor over the coarse of ten years but it did an incredible job.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

They are definitely built like tanks 👍🏼

@jaymortensen642 11 месяцев назад

I have one that I owned for over 30 years and it came from an uncle who bought it in 83, I have the original broacher. This thing leaked so much gas that I never had an issue with gumming of the carb or gas tank but started up and ran good every year second pull until last year when the carb was just to worn so I put on a new carb and back to the worm digging until this year when on the second tilling of the gardens first pass knock knock knock and bang hole in the jug so I bought a new 350 bucks motor and its back to worm digging.

@natem4179 3 года назад

That gas tank transformation was beyond insane. If things nowadays were made like that, and there was no ethanol in gas, we'd be out of business.

@dannybowman7792 2 года назад

Amen. I'm a Stihl Tec. I also hate ethanol. I find units with good spark and compression. Many times I just toss the old carb and replace it with a new carb because of ethanol rusting and ruining the inside of our carbs.

@ZukosGarden 12 дней назад

Yea I got myself one and I can't wait to get it started

@jjyemg2397 Год назад

I was wrong. I have the serial number list by manufacture date. I'm sorry. This was built in 1979 somewher between august and september of that year. Once again, I apologize. Mine is a FEB 1978 and this thing is awesome!!!

@royreynolds108 Месяц назад

I bought a Troy-Built Horse model with a 7 HP Hohler engine in 1977(?). They came out with an 8 HP and a travel disengage when moving the next year. I moved it to near Flint, MI in 1979 and then to Jefferson, TX in 1987. It has not run since about 1990. I paid about $850 for mine then. The transmission is a solid cast iron casting. You have a good $1000+ machine. Get new tires. Mine needs tires and a complete rebuild. Those machines were introduced in the 1940s, I think.

@ChrisXOutdoors Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing Roy. We are located near Fenton.. you are probably familiar with the area!

@royreynolds108 Месяц назад

@@ChrisXOutdoors I used to work on the Huckleberry RR from 4/79 to 10/83. We moved from on East Dodge Rd, Mt. Morris to Shreveport, LA in 10/86. I have had to hold my tiller up because it would till so deep. The ads about being able to till with one hand are true. BUT, don't try it when breaking new ground.

@FastandFoody 11 месяцев назад

Nice i got a 1985 with a old Tecumseh cast iron… makes tilling the garden a breeze and she looks good 😊

@donnh8004 2 года назад

I had a Horse tiller back around 1975. It was a beast. My house was factory built and brought to a property with a prepared basement. What I didn't know was the company that prepared the yard had cleared off the trees and buried the stumps. I used the Horse 7 HP tiller to break up the soil to make a garden. It was tough going. At one point the tiller leapt about 4 feet into the air and it kicked out a piece of stump about 5 feet long. I was truly amazed. It was tough. The only thing I disliked was the drive system from engine to gear box was using about 3 belts and pulleys. The pulleys kept wearing out. Not sure what sort of setup they use now, probably have improved by now. Would like another tiller like that. Have another garden to dig here in Victoria BC Canada. :-)

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

So cool Donn. Thank you for sharing! They are beasts for sure 👍🏼

@stevemac8436 2 месяца назад

The date and model number is on the left side of the mounting bracket for the handle bars, TH-****, silly place to put it because handle bars can be changed in minutes. The serial number on the transmission case is coded, on the Internet how to read. Like you said, 73 model. Thanks Dean Leith Jr for carring on the Garden Way name and rugged machine.

@skatkat6885 Месяц назад

when I mowed lawns, i also tilled gardens for my clients. I learned that you till one length down. skip a width of your tiller, and till back..skip next line , till, skip, till skip, and when you reach the width of your garden, go and till all the skipped sections up and down.. this way your tiller doesn't lean while tilling. you are WELCOME! AL

@anonamoose2582 27 дней назад

Troy-Built with the rear tiller wider than the wheels usually does not suffer from that problem. They are a pleasure to use.

@Whodaleewho Год назад

My TB horse has a roll pin behind the rims to lock them on. Hope this helps you get the rims off next time

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Thank you for the info!

@Mojo-ms8th Год назад

I have a late 70s model with tecumseh engine tuff as nails my father in law ordered it in late 70s. Tiller sat from 2006 until this year, put new fuel line and carburetor changed fluids, 3 pulls fired up, 75 × 40 garden so far no issues

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Wow.. sat for 16 years??

@ramonebarrymore1031 4 месяца назад

The last ones where made with cast iron engine blocks were 1979 with the Koehler engine magnum 8 after that the engine was replaced with Briggs and Stratton with an iron sleeve after that they started to go down in quality they made several attachments for them . Mine is a 79 minute model cranked on first pull for 25 years now I can’t get it to crank and no one wants to work on them. They are far superior to any tiller on the market today . You can get almost every part online

@wolcottfamilyworks Год назад

Just got my 1980 7hp horse running after 20 years of sitting with fuel in it. Talk about a mess. Video was extremely helpful, thank you!

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching 👍🏼

@quietobserver4636 Год назад

I have 2 of these. One gas a 6hp tecumseh and the other an 8hp Briggs with electric start and a wrap around bumper. I always run a heavy dose of Marvel mystery oil in the first tank to make sure the top end gets lubricated really well.....I also always pull the spark plug and put MMO on top of ther piston and valves when rescuing an engine, regardless of its condition.

@TheSaskachewan1 Год назад

I have one that the engine flew apart. started knocking then stopped. I took it to a repair man and he said to rebuild it. They were built like a Rock. Great machines that were and still are the best out there. iIf you find one and can afford to repair It go for it. You wont be disappointed

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Couldn’t agree more 😎

@mhub3576 10 месяцев назад

Some have repowered them with Predator engines from Harbor Freight. Not too difficult to do, it seems.

@Outlawjosiwales 2 года назад

You crack me up. I am 32 years old and I have been using two different ones of these for 20 years. A lot of people still use them and they are 800 bucks in running condition it's not a dinosaur

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Agreed. I see so many of them for sale at that price

@chriswatters2995 2 года назад

I struck gold today. I found and bought a 8 hp horse for $200 and all it needds is a belt. Tires are good and tines look new and I think they are original.. Your machine is a series 1 and my new one is a series 2 I believe because it has a in out gearlever and lots of safety for dummies features..

@murraylowe8677 9 месяцев назад

What fails in this machime is the driving gears for the plowing tines but Troy Bilt has come up with a new kit to replace the previous system with a great upgrade. I also found with the heavy cast Tecumseh motor is huge help in not allowing the machine to be bounced around like if it had a lighter engine on it when it hits rock or hard clay. JMO. I love my old machine. I just hate moving it without the engine running it is heavy. But do not forget to lubricate all parts to keep it in good repair.

@clinthunt5933 2 года назад

i have the same tiller, just put a new engine on it yesterday. its an amazing machine left behind by my grandfather.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

So awesome.. Love stories like yours!

@kent8342 2 года назад

Great video! Great to see an old Troy Bilt Horse tiller brought back to life. My dad has one just like this, it’s either a 1973 or 1974, we’ve never looked it up. He bought it brand new when I was young. He still uses it every year. He just used this Spring to get the garden ready for planting. I believe his has a Tecumseh engine. He’s changed the tines on it a few tines and the air filter of course, but that’s all. Thanks again, great video!

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Interesting information! Thank you for watching Kent 👍🏼

@budbuddybuddest Год назад

He's changes the Tines?? Good grief, that's a lot of tilling!

@silversage03 7 месяцев назад

I stumbled upon your video and am thrilled I did! We have my FIL's old Troy Bilt that has (sadly) been sitting for at least 10 years. I think I just found my winter project! No small engine knowledge at all, but I certainly can't hurt it, now that I have an idea of things to check. Thank you!

@ChrisXOutdoors 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely Deborah! Thank you for watching. Keep me updated on the progress!!

@chrismarquez3803 6 месяцев назад

I was given one of these, in good shape, stored for decades. Wanted to see how to start it

@CountryDick 6 месяцев назад

The “tumbler” set-up is genius.

@ChrisXOutdoors 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! 💪🏼

@christopher-kx9wu Год назад

I just picked up a 1972 not running and this video helped me get it running like a sewing machine again thanks for making this video

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Glad to hear Chris! This was a fun one to make.. I wish it could have been a little more in depth 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

@brentonthomas8728 Год назад

I absolutely have one? It was my dad's hes passed on now but I use mine every Spring.

@TheNewenglandboys 9 месяцев назад

I have a 1972. Still runs and tills. Mine is a twin belt, one for the wheels the other for the tillers. And the wheels are split rims. Reverse is gone and it broke a belt. It’s 51 years old and got tired of working on it so finally bought a new tiller and put my old Troy Bilt up for sale. But it’s been quite a machine.

@ChrisXOutdoors 9 месяцев назад

Sounds like it! Thank you for sharing 👍🏼

@melonboi186 2 года назад

You are lucky that you found the same carburetor, because I HATE when they give you the wrong one, because the engine so old, then yo7 can’t get the governor hooked up right so it overrevs, by the way I LOVE the ending , the slow motion tilling and the music

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Thank you Lucian! I don’t think I showed it on camera but I DID have to drill the throttle linkage hole one step up in order to fit the linkage piece. Thanks again for your support! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@HighGear7445 Год назад

I have an early 80's 8hp bought new and just repowered it last year ...good for another 40 yrs

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

For real though 😂

@anthonyfavichia5071 Год назад

I have the 8hp kohler troy built work horse its a beast 43 years old . Now they are over $3500

@stevehlabse5537 2 года назад

Have the same one. Sat for years. New magneto,points,carb and clean and reset valves. The old beast runs great. Total cost of tiller and parts to get her running.$187.47 Great investment

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Yes that is a great machine for that price. It might outlive you and I if it’s taken care of 😂

@dittmerg 3 года назад

I have the same tiller and Troy Bilt has never let me down when i need a part.

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

I was surprised how readily available the parts are for this thing 🤯 thanks for watching Grant!

@jerrydaniel1530 4 месяца назад

Cool. I learned something today. Cleaning a gas tank.

@larryarmstrong6973 День назад

My gas tank on our old 1971 Horse was rusty too but not as bad as this one in the video. I dumped a bunch of new sheet rock nails in it and shook it violently for a total of about 10 minutes. I couldn't come up with a way to mount it to anything so I learned a trick from this video. Mine didn't come out quite as clean as Rusties but it's clean enough for me. I did buy a tank coating kit but now I'm wondering if I need to use it. My problem is I have taken it apart using other videos and have found some parts that are broken or totally shot. I think it needs a new driveshaft as it appears there is damage to the worm drive on the back of the driveshaft. But without a new one to compare it to I can't say that for sure. The cheapest one I've found so far is $350. I'm hoping someone knows more about where to find parts than I do. I'm learning but have a ways to go yet. Anyone out there know of any place that sells older Horse 1 Troybilt tiller parts besides Amazon or Ebay?

@ChrisXOutdoors День назад

Unfortunately I dont. Might be worth a local marketplace search and seeing if there is one within 100 miles of you that someone is looking to part ways with (might even be a bonus if it’s a machine that needs work and you can use it for parts).

@lawrenceveinotte Год назад

Just started fixing the same one today, 7hp Kohler, everything except my engine was seized, my intake valve was stuck open so i had to pull the head and get that freed up, one of the head bolts snapped so i have get that out, i'll tig weld a piece of 1/4" rod at 90 degrees to what is left of the bolt, should come right out, everything is freed up except the belt adjustment, that will be tomorrow, i might have to buy a new carb, haven't looked inside mine yet, great video, thanks, your recoil is out about 180 degrees

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Thank you for watching Lawrence. Keep me updated on how yours recovers. And good luck! 👍🏼

@baldeagle242 3 года назад

Great video! Love this older stuff. Brings back tons of memories tinkering around in my grandpas shop when I was a little kid. You’re videos just keep getting better. Keep up the great work! 🦅

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

Thank you Steve-O. Always rare when points come around ☠️

@baldeagle242 3 года назад

@@ChrisXOutdoors pretty easy to convert to solid state if you ever wanted to go that route.

@kdawson020279 Год назад

I have one that was purchased the day I was born in 1979 by my late grandfather. Ants got the fuel system bad, just got a new old Tecumseh that's the same model as the dead one. Time to do this myself. Motor in good shape but needs a complete overhaul for confidence due to age. Maybe a little cleanup and paint all around.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Hope everything works out! Keep me updated on the progress 👍🏼

@mariodinovo4018 Год назад

I worked at trotbilt in 1978 put wheel shift oil seal and drive shift oil sealsin on ass line replace condenser and points it should start right up

@kingscairn Год назад

You can make your own gaskets with cereal box type cardboard - no biggy - I used to make my own for old Harleys, mowers, trucks, cars etc - just pay attention to thickness's

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

I’ve seen that done a ton before but have never done it

@jamesvesser5422 Год назад

Is there anyway you could do a video on replacing the belts on a 70's Troy Bilt Tiller with 2 belts ? Thank You

@donfrederick4825 8 месяцев назад

Love working on things like this. Just picked up a workhorse today, need some TLC

@chriswatters2995 2 года назад

Love your video I have the exact machine.. I bought it in 1972 and it was $400 new. Still have it.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Thank you Chris. Probably a lot of memories with that beast huh?

@TheIrishAmish 7 месяцев назад

This tiller is in great shape to start with.

@jamesdickinson5173 13 дней назад

I wish i lived close to you ! i have a old Troy Built Pony model , that needs some work .

@markfleming9131 Год назад

Great video. Now off to help my father-in-law with his. He has 4 of these around his farm. 1 has been running. Thanks for sharing the info.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Thank you for watching Mark!

@billz410 Год назад

LOL this is great- ran one very similar to this as a kid in mom’s garden. TroyBilt used to send out literature and fliers quite regularly in the mail…at one time they even had a service where you would ship your used tiller back to them and they would refurbish/repaint and send it back to you. They were built very heavy duty; the best available for homeowner use at the time.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

I didn’t know that! It’s evident that a boatload of pride and craftsmanship was put into these when they were made 👍🏼

@terrancepadilla7217 11 месяцев назад

I do have one very similar to that I'll send you some photos. I am having a carburetor issuing trying to find the replacement. The numbers on the carb don't match but I can find.

@Sherry-jx9hs 6 месяцев назад

I'm a little late to the party but those style carbs are on all kinds of newer motors. I am guessing that it is from 60's or older. I have an old Troy Bilt I am working on getting back to work so I can find it a new home. Those 40 year old tillers are still on sale for 4-5 hundred dollars if they work. I saw a guy put a motorcycle tank in the dryer wrapped up in blankets and he used like 1/4 inch nuts and tumbled it and got the crap out of the tank

@2sylvan 6 месяцев назад

Great video I also have a troy Bilt horse from that era. I’m sure you did it but I’m surprised you didn’t talk more about checking the engine oil before you tried to start it.

@ChrisXOutdoors 6 месяцев назад

You’re right. Now that I think about it, I should have put some more emphasis on that 🤦🏻‍♂️

@johnkatkus7143 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I actually have a Troy Build Horse from that time frame. The unit looks like it is OK but I will definitely have to do the maintenance that you have done. Thanks again and I will try to keep you posted on the progress.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Please do! Good luck John 👍🏼

@fussebd1952 4 месяца назад

Good job man, I just got one of these yesterday.

@ChrisXOutdoors 4 месяца назад

Thank you Bill!!

@poochie49 9 месяцев назад

Wow, great timing to find this video. Just picked up an old 1970's Troy Built roto tiller. Looks to be in pretty good mechanical condition. Man these were built real tough. I have to look at the Engine. Seems to be an old 6 HP Tecumseh HH60 engine. Gonna check the points and a few other things. Wish me luck in the restoration. Ontario, Canada

@ChrisXOutdoors 9 месяцев назад

Best of luck sir! They are fantastic machines and I’m sure you’ll be able to get yours recovered 😎

@poochie49 9 месяцев назад

What is that T handle for?

@ChrisXOutdoors 9 месяцев назад

@@poochie49 I believe it is an adjustment screw

Месяц назад

@@poochie49 It allows the steering to move to either side so you don't walk on the tilled soil.

@GratefulSledHead 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I just picked one up and your video will be a big help in getting it running again.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Of course! Thank you for watching 👍🏼

@voidgeometry794 2 года назад

God Bless RU-vid! This is a great video. I just got one of these tillers for free and hopefully Ill be able to get it running and working for a few more years. Thanks friend!

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Thank you for watching! Best of luck with your project 💪🏼

@anonamoose2582 27 дней назад

I have one of those. Dad and two other friends bought them as group (saved some $$) new in the early 70's direct from Garden Way. Mine does NOT have that kill button on the side. So i'm guessing yours is a bit older.

@poopsifter9022 Год назад

Cool video. A buddy of mine just gave me an old TB Tiller a few hours ago. It was sitting in a garden for 20 years. The belt broke and the owner got pissed off and left it there. It was a few more years outside and now I have it. I got on youtube and found this video. This the exact model tiller and motor that I have! There are a lot of little things to fix but doable. I will look for an owners manual online or perhaps the person that posted one could send me a PDF version. The motor turns and it has compression. The carb is stuck so I will remove and see if I can clean it to working condition. Either that or I will order a new one. I will send you a picture by FB. Keep up the videos. Thanks again.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Yes please keep me updated on the progress!

@poopsifter9022 11 месяцев назад

@@ChrisXOutdoors Still working on it, but now I am putting it back together. Having fun working on it though. I found a tiller made in 1986 that was in a fire. The motor melted off and that is my next project. I did have most of it cleaned and painted sitting in buckets. Even though it passed through the fire, there was still oil in it so I figure that the gears are still good. I will find out soon enough.

@ChrisXOutdoors 11 месяцев назад

@@poopsifter9022 I’d agree with the gear prediction

@Nate70 2 года назад

Enjoyed that,I did so much of that small engine repair when I was young,I loved working on that stuff.

@kingscairn Год назад

Thats what frugal farmers do - most old equipment was diy - if you couldnt fix your own shit - ya didnt have a hair on your ass

@PapaPeeps_ 3 года назад

Solid video Chris! You’re like a small engine whisperer to these old machines!

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

😂 thanks for watching josh.. glad you liked it 👍🏼

@richardminor5401 Год назад

I’m working on one right now - Carb Linkeage spring is weacko

@hipdaizii Год назад

I bought a brand new troy bilt horse model in 1976. I gave $575.00 plus shipping. I still have it today. I had to replacr the engine once and I overhauled the transmision last summer. I have a repair pdf file if you are interested in having it. Just let me know and I can email it to you.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Thank you for the offer. I am ok for now but I appreciate you. It’s incredible how many people have these still in operation. Thank you for sharing the story of yours brother 👍🏼

@robertdavis4184 2 года назад

Any small engine repair shops should be able to get parts of the carburetor

@ronaldwestover8990 2 года назад

I bought the same one as far as the engine being a 7hp Kohler. Still runs and works as good as new. The only replaced was tines and had to JB weld the gas tank because of rust holes. Enjoyed the video.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Great machines aren’t they? Thanks for watching Ronald! Glad you enjoyed.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Great machines aren’t they? Thanks for watching Ronald! Glad you enjoyed.

@ethanbb2133 2 года назад

Thanks for this great video! helped me identify the motor I have on mine.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

Thank you for watching Ethan. Glad you enjoyed! 💪🏼

@thadroberts4042 2 года назад

A 1979 and 1980 sold for around 600 bucks..the troy-bilt horse are currently selling for up to 900 bucks in very good condition.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

I don’t doubt it. They agreed awesome machines!

@gtmcfar 2 года назад

I have my grandfather’s Troybilt Horse. It sat outside for years and water got into the transmission. I pulled it apart and replaced all the seals and bearings and it is still kicking. It has to be 40+ years old now. The transmission was built in a way you just won’t find today. That is why the value is so high on these old antique machines; it is a machine worth repairing. The engine is having some problems so with a replacement engine soon to be installed I expect it to still be tilling when I am dead. BTW, this will be the third engine….

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

That’s incredible. Yes, these things are truly amazing. Thanks for sharing!

@dawnpgeo 2 года назад

Hi. We have a Troybilt Horse tiller purchased around 1985. We have an engine issue... it has gas coming out of the exhaust. Can you recommend an engine that will fit? Thanks in advance! My current engine is a Tecumseh.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

it is running very rich which means it is getting way too much fuel. If you or someone you know has the knowledge to adjust the settings on the carburetor (the info might be easily found on the internet), you might have more luck with that route because there probably aren't many options to swap a same era engine in. Some people go the Harbor Freight predator engine route for about $100. Also thousands of videos on RU-vid if you search "Predator engine swap on a _________." Best of luck!

@raydickson53 2 дня назад

I have an old 8 hp troy bilt horse.It starts and stops each time you put gas in the plug hole.I am wondering what does the two little filters play located below gas tank.Before carburetor .

@philliphall5198 Год назад

I remember when everyone wonted one and then the garden was not there thing. I bought a lot of them for 75.00 running good Still got three at farm that are in great shape Those metal gas tanks have to be replaced with plastic and so mods made

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Sounds like a good score on your end! 👍🏼😎

@XPFTP 3 года назад

25 people screaming.. THEY SELL THEM ONLINE 25 BUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS... but that carb is very saveable... WOW . should be a flat hard dalcron i think its made of. the handle runs on for engagment. thats where u want to check next. anyways. change out the gearbox oil . change motor oil. check for leaks in a day or 2 . probley needs tine seals and maybe axle seals.

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

Thank you for the info!

@Doorslover1234 Год назад

You did so good and helped me out!

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Glad I could. Thank you for watching!

@nick0394 2 года назад

I got the same tiller with the old kohler k series like yours. The one I have was really rough and didn’t have spark. I played with it for a while got it working and now that thing runs like a bat out of hell. Bullet proof engines man

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

They really are. Truly amazing how those old machines stand the rest of time

@elishaesunis7635 2 года назад

How did you get spark back?

@tammiesanty941 10 месяцев назад

Just found your video. My parents have one of these and the smaller one. Neither of them run. Might have to try this

@ChrisXOutdoors 10 месяцев назад

Let me know how it goes!

@rmsimpson85 Год назад

Great video, you can adjust the white detent piece to allow the shift lever to stay in place…(you may have already figured that out though)

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

Yep 😆 thank you Ryan! Glad you enjoyed brother 💪🏼

@dwaynefunerburg8456 Год назад

You can use apple cider vinegar in that gas tank. Get super clean. CAUTION vinegar will eat all rust.all the way through the tank if left in to long.

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

That’s really interesting. I’ll have to try that next time 🤔😂

@oilsmokejones3452 2 года назад

Great score for free..I just paid $150 for one exactly like it in much rustier shape and needs tines replaced..

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

So cool how well these hold their value. Good luck with your machine!!

@stevemyo8137 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video

@ChrisXOutdoors 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Steve!!

@christopherhodge4347 2 года назад

Snapped mine off the same way and welded it back on just as you did.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

I can't fault such an awesome machine for having that weak point after 20-30 years of abuse lol

@paulkincaid8161 2 года назад

I have the same one I just used mine to till my garden. I also have a 1972 sears and roebuck front tine tiller. That I finally put a newer engine on last year. I only use premium no ethanol fuel.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

The no ethanol fuel makes a WORLD of difference 👌🏼

@paulkincaid8161 2 года назад

@@ChrisXOutdoors is it does and fortunately where I live I can get no ethanol regular and no ethanol premium at local gas station. No ethanol stores longer to. I'm just finishing up some gas I've had for 2 years. Runs just fine.

@ChrisXOutdoors 2 года назад

@@paulkincaid8161 I believe it!

@raten2791 3 года назад

I hope you checked the crankcase oil before running it. The gearbox oil could well be full of water if it was left outside for years.

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

I did off camera. All good!

@wayneclark6381 Год назад

I have one of these looks just like yours. My two belts are loose and I can’t figure out how to tighten them up or see the size on them without having to take them off. Do you happen to know the belt size or if they can be tightened? Thanks and your videos are great. Wayne Clark

@ChrisXOutdoors Год назад

I’m so sorry Wayne but I don’t know the belt sizes of the machine. I no longer have it in my possession otherwise I would be of better help to you. And thank you for watching! I appreciate the support brother 💪🏼

@TurlosGarage 3 года назад

Those old farm machines go forever with a little help now and then.

@ChrisXOutdoors 3 года назад

Agreed.. Minor tlc and maintenance goes a long way

@ZukosGarden 11 дней назад

Also I have the 6HP engine on mine its belt driven would I be able to upgrade this particular feature and put a more HP motor on it its the Yard Machine OHH06 model and I'm currently needing to upgrade the carburetor on it please let me know your thoughts on this

@ChrisXOutdoors 11 дней назад

Yes you can do that. Just need to make sure you have the correct size shaft that way the pulley can be moved to the more HP engine

@yanidoesit Месяц назад

Lathe and nuts and bolts is what I use.

@yanidoesit Месяц назад

Try acetone and auto fluid... Acetone causes the rust to become brittle.

@yanidoesit Месяц назад

Believe what you can... I've been using it with only 10% acetone. Seems at least as good as anything else. "I know that I have seen this topic, to some extent, on here before. At our BMAC (British Motorcycle Association of Colorado) meeting yesterday our president brought in a handout for the members on the subject - in print. "Magical Mystery Fluid Revealed", I will just touch on the highlights to keep it short. In 2007 "Machinist's Workshop Mag. tm" published information on various penetrating oils including subjective tests of many of the popular penetrants. The following list is the results of their test with the control being the torque in foot pounds required to remove a nut from a bolt in a "scientifically rusted" environment. Penetrant ------------------------------------------ Average Load None ------------------------------------------------ 516 Ft. Lbs. WD-40 ---------------------------------------------- 238 Ft. Lbs. PB Blaster ----------------------------------------- 214 Ft. Lbs. Liquid Wrench ------------------------------------ 127 Ft. Lbs. Kano Kroil ------------------------------------------ 106 Ft. Lbs. ATF*/Acetone Mix --------------------------------- 53 Ft. Lbs.

@ramonebarrymore1031 4 месяца назад

They where 1500 to 2000 back in the 70s they where the Cadillac of tillers sold by a company called garden way. Not the cheap junk you buy today they were me to be the only tiller you ever would by last your lifetime