B-1 Garden Tractor

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   I've got a B-1 AC garden tractor.  The last time it ran was in 1996, when the motor locked up.  The old Briggs motor is hard to get parts for and I am considering a repower with a new motor.  Has anyone ever repowered a B-1?  What info do I need off the tractor?

I'm interested in any and all info you can provide.  The tractor is in good condition and has been shedded since it quit.

One other thing, I'm having trouble locating the serial number, any hints on where to look?  Am I looking for a tag or a stamp in the frame?

Thanks.

Glenn

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glennpeterman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote glennpeterman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: B-1 Garden Tractor Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 2:39pm
	I've got a B-1 AC garden tractor. The last time it ran was in 1996, when the motor locked up. The old Briggs motor is hard to get parts for and I am considering a repower with a new motor. Has anyone ever repowered a B-1? What info do I need off the tractor? I'm interested in any and all info you can provide. The tractor is in good condition and has been shedded since it quit. One other thing, I'm having trouble locating the serial number, any hints on where to look? Am I looking for a tag or a stamp in the frame? Thanks. Glenn

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Dakota Dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: ND Points: 3965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dakota Dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 6:13pm
	Serial Number was a sticker behind the seat. no stamped numbers except the engine number on the fan cowl. you can find a lot of info on simpletractors.com the biggest problem with a repower is the trany drives off the flywheel end of the engine. those old briggs are extremly tought and not hard to get parts for.

Chris/CT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niantic, Ct Points: 1939	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris/CT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 9:12pm
	Parts are available, You cannot buy an engine that good anymore, do a complete rebuild of engine and it will last for many more years. Sandy Lake implement is a B+S dealer as well as AC parts supplier, ask for Brenda. If unable to do the rebuild yourself, send them the engine and they will rebuild it.

bluebanshee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote bluebanshee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 10:09pm
	Rebuilt ours a few years ago. At that time some of the parts were discontinued like certain sizes of pistons, maybe the rod too. I was able to get a piston, NOS 30 over piston w/rod, stellite seats, guides, valves. Its a model 19 engine. From fall to spring it sat in the garage, full choke, low idle and one wrap on the pull start and it fired right up on leftover citgo 110/93 2-stroke that it had in the tank.