Very nice! Just started down the rabbit hole myself, lol. Picked up a '78, literally a barn find! Of course all the rubber (seals & tires, been sitting in garage since her husband passed in '80, r.i.p.)dry rotted to trash but the original kohler on it still runs great.
@@Nicky_Pin_It How do you like the Honda engine. I have the same one on mine. I’m going to copy your kill switch and throttle lever. That’s neat I like that.
One thing I would do is get heat shrink tubing that will fit over your throttle adjustment lever. Cut it to length and hit it with some heat. Now you have a nice little grippy pad for your adjustment. Plus it looks a lot better too.
Sounds like it is surging at higher RPM (starved for fuel). Fuel mixture is too lean or too much air in the mix. I have had a damage govenor gear do same. Nice work brother!
I have the same machine except mine ia Koehler engine,my house works great ,but it tends to shut off when in use if it jumps,tilts or when running and I'm going at an angle and it'll turn off in mid use. Runs great,starts right up,can't figure what the pro leg is. Would you have any advise ?
I never liked the way the F/N/R lever worked with that wheel and slide-block. The spring tension has to be just right. I'd like to see an improved scheme for that.
I have one with the original engine. This machine is so seized up that I can't even get the engine to go up and down. Thank God it still turns over. I have a lot of work to do. Where did you get your decals I plan on making a trailer for mine later.
I like that you have a Honda engine those are some of the best small gas engines out there. I'm thinking I want something a little bit beefy because I want to be able to pull heavy loads. Mine comes with an electric starter and a battery. I'm going to have to replace all the wires but I will be having some lights put on it if I have to work past daylight hours.
Neutral is middle of the way on the on the right small lever, and if your large lever in the middle is pressed up not all the way up , all the way up is reverse
@@Nicky_Pin_It It's starving for fuel when it does that so the carb needs adjusting/or there is an obstruction in pick up tube/emulsion tube or the bowl nut orifices are obstructed depending on the brand/design of the carburetor. The air/fuel ratio is not balanced correctly
Very nice! Just started down the rabbit hole myself, lol. Picked up a '78, literally a barn find! Of course all the rubber (seals & tires, been sitting in garage since her husband passed in '80, r.i.p.)dry rotted to trash but the original kohler on it still runs great.
Just bought my second one an 87 horse and going through it as we speak.
The journey is half the fun
I agree. Still love this rig, tilling season is right around the corner
@@Nicky_Pin_It How do you like the Honda engine. I have the same one on mine. I’m going to copy your kill switch and throttle lever. That’s neat I like that.
@@backspace4093 works great. Ive also had great results using the Predator series engines in other projects
Good idea on the kill switch 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the really good ideas.
Very nice job 👍
I have a 1975-76 horse that is ready to be rebuilt. I hope I can get it done soon.
You can’t beat an old Troy Built tiller, if they are at parade-rest or attention.
One thing I would do is get heat shrink tubing that will fit over your throttle adjustment lever. Cut it to length and hit it with some heat. Now you have a nice little grippy pad for your adjustment. Plus it looks a lot better too.
You’ve inspired me I have two horse tiller is about the same vintage as yours thank you
Youll appreciate it! Just used mine again the other day still an amazing machine
Well done Nick!
Good shit! Gonna keep this in mind for a pony I have
Beautiful!
Sounds like it is surging at higher RPM (starved for fuel). Fuel mixture is too lean or too much air in the mix. I have had a damage govenor gear do same. Nice work brother!
I had an -86 model and it had a drive engage lever on each handle. I don't see any on yours.
I have the same machine except mine ia Koehler engine,my house works great ,but it tends to shut off when in use if it jumps,tilts or when running and I'm going at an angle and it'll turn off in mid use.
Runs great,starts right up,can't figure what the pro leg is.
Would you have any advise ?
Do you have a source for parts ?
you should show it in the dirt working....
Where can I find the cast parts? The part the T bar tightens and holds the handle bars snapped😡
How does the Honda GX160 perform? It only has 5.5 HP and the Troy Bilt Horse originally came with 6, 7, and 8 HP engines.
I believe I have a GX200, which is the 6.5 version. Has no problem handling the load
I never liked the way the F/N/R lever worked with that wheel and slide-block. The spring tension has to be just right. I'd like to see an improved scheme for that.
Where did you find the decals?
Your restoration is flawless.
Ebay. And thank you. Still runs great and looks awesome
I have one with the original engine. This machine is so seized up that I can't even get the engine to go up and down. Thank God it still turns over. I have a lot of work to do. Where did you get your decals I plan on making a trailer for mine later.
I like that you have a Honda engine those are some of the best small gas engines out there. I'm thinking I want something a little bit beefy because I want to be able to pull heavy loads. Mine comes with an electric starter and a battery. I'm going to have to replace all the wires but I will be having some lights put on it if I have to work past daylight hours.
Where did you buy the decals
Ebay.
Yo when you edit another InShot video hit canvas then hit ratio then hit UA-cam and you can also click on the inshot logo on the video and remove it
where did you get the new parts from
Custompartsinc.com
What paint did you use?
Troy bilt red...bought it at Lowes
Spray bomb job, came out nice though
@@Nicky_Pin_It I've seen that paint. How well does it hold up to scratching and such?
No electric ignition? OH MY!
I’am sorry I do I don’t know how to put it in neutral my machine can you please help me thanks so much god bless you
Neutral is middle of the way on the on the right small lever, and if your large lever in the middle is pressed up not all the way up , all the way up is reverse
It's not purring like a kitten. It was hunting
How do I fix that?
@@Nicky_Pin_It It's starving for fuel when it does that so the carb needs adjusting/or there is an obstruction in pick up tube/emulsion tube or the bowl nut orifices are obstructed depending on the brand/design of the carburetor. The air/fuel ratio is not balanced correctly
Not restored without original engine - small error !
Minor detail...it's built to work and work it does
Where did you get the wheels and tires?
@@dabml5222 I refurbished the factory wheels the tires were from Tractor Supply
@@Nicky_Pin_It thanks