Homesteader 8

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I've got a little Homesteader 8 with a very tired engine. Uses about as much oil as gas!!  Are these little B&S engines worth rebuilding or should I look for a replacement?  Are rebuild kits available?

My B-1 is twice the tractor, but I would like to get this little unit useable again.

Edited by Alberta Phil - 03 Feb 2014 at 10:58am

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Alberta Phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3661	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alberta Phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Homesteader 8 Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:57am
	I've got a little Homesteader 8 with a very tired engine. Uses about as much oil as gas!! Are these little B&S engines worth rebuilding or should I look for a replacement? Are rebuild kits available? My B-1 is twice the tractor, but I would like to get this little unit useable again. Edited by Alberta Phil - 03 Feb 2014 at 10:58am

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ACmowerguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 20 Apr 2010 Location: Winfield, MO Points: 1199	Post Options Post Reply Quote ACmowerguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:55pm
	Some of these engines had a cast iron cylinder sleeve. Even the aluminum bore engines can be rebuilt but its harder to find someone to do the machining. I had one with a cast-sleeve and tore it down for a rebuild. I bought an oversized piston and undersized rod. The crank was turned and the cylinder bored. I have not yet reassembled it. I believe there are aftermarket kits on eBay but NOS briggs parts show up fairly often too at reasonable prices. You could also watch for an 8hp shortblock. I bought one for $100 from a local shop (got a great deal). Often times a shortblock can be had on ebay for under $200. I don't think you can rebuild one for less than that. Post your model and type # and I'll get you the correct shortblock #. Then you can watch for it on eBay.
	10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments

Alberta Phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3661	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alberta Phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Feb 2014 at 2:37pm
	The Homesteader engine has these numbers. Model: 190700 Type: 1719-01 Code: 7108181

ACmowerguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 20 Apr 2010 Location: Winfield, MO Points: 1199	Post Options Post Reply Quote ACmowerguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 8:34pm
	Hi Phil. That type number isn't listed in my short block manual. I also have a Simplicity engine reference manual which lists model and type numers for each peice of Simplicity equipment back to 1957. I looked up the comparable 8hp Simplicity from 1971 and came up with these #s: Model Type 191701 0630-01 Or a 1972 8hp Simplicity was: 191700 0638-01 The short block for these engines would be part # 390649. I bought a 397816 because it had the same crankshaft dimensions but also had a cast-iron sleeve. If your engine is original to the tractor I believe either of these short blocks would work. Add these numbers to your saved searches on ebay and when one comes up they will email you. Edited by ACmowerguy - 19 Feb 2014 at 8:35pm
	10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments

Alberta Phil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3661	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alberta Phil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 10:31am
	Thanks, I'll start lookin' around.