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So much for a "simple" Briggs & Strat carb overhaul

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KMinAF

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I bought this tiller 30 plus years ago and it was old then. It is a J.C Penny brand, well used and very weathered. According to the date stamp it was built 10/1974. Never given me a bit of trouble until this year when the float developed a leak. Simple fix until I gave the carb a nice coat of black paint. That shiny "new" carb just didn't look right against the old worn, dirty and weathered brown paint so I decided to clean it up a bit. (it was too rainy and windy to till the garden anyway.)
Now I don't know if I can bring myself to get it dirty!
 

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I appreciate your efforts, and outcome...looks great!

Some years ago my friend wanted to borrow my Tiller ( Montgomery Wards ). I told him sure, I"ll help you load it up on one condition..that I never see it again.
Away he went and I never seen it again..he is around all the time but that devil machine has never been spoken about since.

Randy
 
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BFBOB

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Careful with that color scheme - I smell lawsuit!

Now, you need a set of Penncraft wrenches to work on it.
 
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BFBOB said:
Now, you need a set of Penncraft wrenches to work on it.
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I just happen to have a set of Penncraft sockets. I bought them back in the early 70's and still have them. They aren't too bad, but I seldom use them. I have a lot of the old Craftsman tools that I bought many years ago and they are still going strong.
 
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Monkey Wards tillers were made by Gilson (I have one). Gilson was bought by Lawn Boy who was bought by Toro. Some parts are still available.

After my carb rebuild, I did paint it and the tank. Not inspired enough to paint the rest. I still use it several times a year.

I can't tell exactly what B&S engine is on it, but the old 5hp vertical shaft engine can easily be upgraded to electronic ignition with a Briggs & Stratton conversion kit, #394970. You can buy these on eBay for about $20. Best thing I ever did.
 
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