My 124 snow storm tractor
 

i went to get this tractor in the big snow storm last week. i got home and my dads walk behind broke so i had to fire her up. its been a couple years. i put a booster pack on it and played wth the choke and fired right up!

when i got her on my lunch brake
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when i got it home and fired up
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after plowing for 3 hours lol
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day 2 of plowing! i put a set of loaded turfs on for more traction.

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after using her for the weekend i know it needs a carb rebuild. will not run good off 83 pumped gas bt will run good on vp 112 fuel. and the head gasket is alil leaky. ordering the parts this week.

engine 12 hp kohler
model # k301A
spec. no. 47138B
ser. no. D063990

tag on rear end
277473

Nice Tractor! Thanks for the pics! :beerchug:

I love the smell of race gas!:beerchug:

The grill guard is really cool!

Some day when i restore it i think im going to keep the grill gaurd bt add some mesh to it. I like it to.

Anyone give me info on the tag readings i got off the tractor and how i can learn how to read them?

Congrats on your score! Some great pics that are POTW worthy!

sweet score! Those bottom pisc are definitely POTW material. :beerchug:

Nice cub! Thanks for the pics.

124
 

Hello, Ditto Sam, i love the smell of race gas in the morning! Mike

Someone able to give me info on my engine and rear end tag?


engine 12 hp kohler model # k301A spec. no. 47138B ser. no. D063990

tag on rear end 277473

The tractor was built in dec. 68.
K301 denotes 12hp, the A means it has a special oil pan.
The 47 on the spec# denotes K301 (12HP) The 3 numbers and letter after the 47 are the specific variation to the engine to meet OEM specifications.
The D in the serial# denotes 1968 and the remaining numbers are factory code for line and shift at the factory when the engine was assembled on that day.

Hope this helps.

Mike that's some good info!:beerchug:

Thanks for the info! What is the special oil pan?

If some one would make race gas aftershave I would buy a gallon . The 124's are good ol TUFF tractors . Take care of it and it will take care of you. :beerchug:

She will be getting a very good servicing soon! I like to mix 112 in my fuel. Its kind of like gas treatment (no ethanol) and keeps my tractors running healthy and strong.

Not to get off the subject but............................?

I'm only asking cause I have NO knowledge of the subject matter?

Can high octane like race gas cause any problems to a simple kohler 10/12hp. Motor?

Like run to hot? Because of the increased pressure? Or does racing gas do that?

To fast?

Don't know?

Nik

My dad always told me to run 87 in kohl ears... Anything else makes them run too hot. He's bee overhauling kohlers for 30 years, so I'll take his word for it;);)

special means the deep oil pan. connecting rod has the longer dipper.

my dads been building kohlers for 20 years and the vp fuel guy i get my fuel from says 112 isnt enough to do any harm and never had an engine over heat. its mixed half and half. i mow my lawn wth a 782 wth half vp 112 and half pumped 83 no problems mowing for 2 hours plus.

vp 114 you will run into problems. talk to a vp fuel dealer they will tell you.