Gravely 16-G Rear Engine Garden Tractor Full Restoration/Will It Run? 

Nice work, both on the Gravely and on an entertaining video. You have good subject matter, good hosting/humor capabilities, and a good grasp of how to get good/interesting/clear shots...sound's even good. Seems like these should have more views, but what do I know. Oh, and also, upload in more than 720p if you can!

"I suppose I'll have a gander at these bevel gears..." "Smells as good as it looks!" Subbed on the strength of that alone.

oh my goodness, i was so worried that you wouldn´t make another video. Thankfully you did. Very entertaining AND informative to see something that rare to get some new life put in it :D very nice :D pls dont stay away that long before next video :)

some very nice work sir.

Breaks my heart you dont have more subscribers, i think you deserve at least two or three zeros more 👍👍

You silly man! Beautiful work and lovely commentary! The hand gesturing is a nice touch- reminds me of the old Soupy Sales show. You drain that tranny by removing the lowest bolt behind the right wheel. I have the same tractor, but a year or two older, the first year Gravely put the Kohler twin on it instead of the single cylinder Briggs 16. Your power drop off may just be a governor adjustment. Thanks for a great video!

You have convinced me that I need to start restoring lawn tractors, which is a phrase I never thought I would say/ type.

Very interesting video. 😊

Beautiful workmanship. I know this video is a year or so old. That being said, I hope you see my comment because I have a need to know. On your fast time segments, I noticed while you were cleaning and painting the various parts and wheels that you were doing something with the torch. Would you please explain what you were doing with the torch? Also, what was the purpose of "burning" the underside of the deck, and what flammable liquid did you use?

Love a flared base

Nice Job. I have a 16G, that won't start, and I need to push it out of the way, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get it to move. I've seen lots of videos for many other makes which have a transaxle bypass lever, but I can't find a similar thing on the Gravely. What am I missing? The brake is not on, it's in neutral, but I can't move the thing. Any idea what the secret to pushing a Gravely G16 is?

wow the previous owner really did some hack repairs.

Yay! New video! 😁

Common issue on these is it freezes in the pto in the on position so you got Lucky

You have a nice way of describing things ... 😂😅😂

good morning i bought a an old gravely tractor all steel hood has to be unbolted to get off would you be interested in it

What a great job. The Bolens looks great as well. I have a 1969 Gravely Commercial 430 which I have restored similar to your project. I restored a 1983 Gravely 8163-B and the red paint I used was Rustoleum Sunrise red. 27 rattle cans. What color did you use?

I have a early ariens tractor that has a similar look what do you think about the ariens tractors ?

Can you tell me where I can find tires and rims front tires for my G12 I did find Robin Snyder because of your help

MR BEANS GOOD DAY SIR

Send me one tractor i needed 😃

Also, I am a disabled veteran. I have been able to utilize my medically retired time (which would have been a very boring life) by becoming a Gravely enthusiast and making a hobby of it. I am a auto mechanic by trade, and I was a tank mechanic in the military, but because of my disabilities, I had to downgrade my hobby to something smaller in order to continue maintaining an interest in meachanics. If you haven't already, I'd like to invite you to join GTCOA. You would be of great assistance to the group, just as it has been to you. Welcome to the world of Gravely. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

It appeared that you engaged the PTO lever quickly. If you did, you shouldn’t. This action can cause damage to the PTO clutch inside the tranny case. You DO NOT want to take that apart. Well taking it apart is easy, reassembly is more challenging. Engage the PTO clutch lever slowly. Another suggestion: when starting to move forward drop the RPM’s on the motor to almost an idle and then engage the pedal for forward movement. High speed take off can cause undo on the clutch used for forward direction. Adjusting the clutch is moderately easy, but annoying. VOE Oh, very surprised that there is no oil filter on the Kohler. I have a slightly older 16, and the Kohler has a spin on oil filter. I’ve had similar issues with my 50” deck. I’ve replaced most nuts with lock washers and/or lock nuts. They still manage to come loose. I notice when the deck isn’t mowing correctly: uneven mow pattern and/or odd noises coming from the deck, that the deck hardware needs attention. Good job on the restore.

How hard would it be to put s hydraulic lift on a 16g ?

I lucked out this week. Found a 8163 with very low hours. 367. I paid 3000 for it. Owner had from new. Never been in rain. Origonal paint. I get it this week. I cant wait for it to arrive. I tried other brands but i grew up on 2 gravelys. A 432 and 816s. Both were very reliable tractors. But its not easy finding a good one. People hold on to them. Looking forward to new content

My 16G is getting delivered tomorrow

Runs. New rear tires and starter. Sell it for $200

pretty work on the tractor & another entertaining & informative video!

Disses the rotary torque.😂

Great job giving that old tractor some new life.

finally!! a new video :D

I'm trying to get my hands on a good gravely to restore or on that was restored. They are hard to find

I got a 16-g

I'm looking to get one of these mowers and wanted some info on them. After seeing your video I now am confident, while I look at it to see if every thing is there and working well. Great video very informative.

i'm a novice but what does using the torch on parts before spraying them do?

This reminds me of letterkenny....not a bad thing. Very amusing and informative video.

Great Videor on the restorer of Gravely 16-G Cant wait to see the Oil filter cooler add on , Wonder if they will work together ?

Very good video from an old gravely owner. Would love to see a video on the remote oil filter. Thanks!

You planning on building a custom trailer and/or mount to taxi your other projects around?

25 + year Gravely Mechanic , That hole in the front axle, that is mount a front brush cutter

Love the music totally appropriate!

Sounds like vice grip garage

Bro love the content. Please continue with the tractor content

Very satisfying video. Lots of fun.

I had one these look just like it .

Hello While watching your quite informative and humorous restoration of your G16 you showed a packaged new fan. I need a fan like that for my G12. Can you tell me where to order/find one?

Awesome 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

if you want to mount a snow blower you will need the pto shaft and bearings that mount in the hole of the front axle, and two mount plates that bolt on to the sides at the front of the "frame". Very nice rehab, looks worlds better!

How’d you go about sealing the underside of deck? Looks like it’ll hold up for decades.

I have that exact same model and will possibly get to restoring it here soon. Btw, that is one AMAZING bench vise!!

Love 16 G

I noticed you using a propane torch while painting, curious to know hows and whys

Way too many hand gestures. Very distracting and irritating!

Hey I'm Chris and curious to know what color of Rustolem Red did you use paint