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    Progress of AMF mower restore

    Attached is a photo of what I have done so far. Main deck was stripped, repainted, as were all the mechanical parts underneath and reinstalled. The Peerless transaxle has been reinstalled, wheels stripped/painted and new tires. Moving to the front end next so I have a rolling chassis again...
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    replacement of engine

    Sorry photo didn't work, here is a link: http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/TMan159/media/wiring1_zpsnqow9evp.jpg.html
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    replacement of engine

    I've attached a photo of how the current motor is wired, shows the starter, the key switch, and the solenoid. Any thoughts on how to make this work with the six pin harness in a new motor would be appreciated.
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    replacement of engine

    Thanks. Sorry for silly questions but this is new ground for me. My existing engine has a frame mounted solenoid, power from the battery goes to the solenoid and then the other solenoid terminal goes to the starter. Then there is a third spot on the solenoid which goes to the key switch I...
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    replacement of engine

    As I continue to work on restoring a 1974 AMF lawn tractor, I am thinking I am going to replace the engine with a new one. The existing engine is an 8 hp briggs and stratton, I would like to replace with a 17.5 hp briggs and stratton. I've never done this before, any problems with replacing...
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    Hit a couple road blocks restoring 1974 AMF lawn tractor

    Thanks for the replies, TRK I will try that with the sheered off seat bolts, and see if I can cut the shaft of the steering wheel in a place where I can get it back together and where it won't be seen. Regarding the rear wheel, I'm a little nervous about opening and fiddling around in the...
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    Hit a couple road blocks restoring 1974 AMF lawn tractor

    I've tried heat cycles on the wheel a couple of times, but I have been using a propane torch and wondering if that is hot enough. Do I need something else?
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    Hit a couple road blocks restoring 1974 AMF lawn tractor

    So, I'm back to tackling the restore on my 1974 AMF lawn tractor. I've taken off most of the body panels and started sand-blasting. No rust which is a good thing, just a few coats of paint to remove. Three problems. First, I can't get the steering wheel off. It has a pin which goes...
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    Seized rear wheel, tried everything

    Well even the puller I tried didn't work, wheel didn't budge. I went down to the local tire shop and borrowed a bigger puller, still didn't work. I'm going to try cutting the shaft of the wheel at the back, then pry open hopefully enough to break it free, then just get it re-welded before...
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    Seized rear wheel, tried everything

    I picked up a cheap puller. I am going to drill two holes in the wheel so I can put in two eyebolts, they attach the jaws of the puller to those eyebolts, will see if that works. I saw a Youtube video using this tool: http://shop.blizzardtools.com/Wheel-Puller-complete-32000.htm, but not...
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    Seized rear wheel, tried everything

    Yeah I have been hammering on the wheel with a rubber mallet, was thinking I'm just going to end up popping the axle out of the transaxle. I wasn't planning on removing or disassembling the transaxle, but it looks I may have to. I have to get the wheel off, the tire needs to be replaced and I...
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    Seized rear wheel, tried everything

    I'm starting the restoration of the 1974 AMF lawn tractor I picked up in the spring. Three wheels came off easy, one on the rear right is badly weld seized. I have tried penetrating oil, multiple cycles of heat, it won't budge. I'm trying to avoid finding a puller that would work, anyone have...
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    New muffler glowing red, 74 AMF 8hp briggs

    Running good but new muffler glowing red, I'm guessing not normal? Any suggestions?
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    Couple more carb questions

    The parts diagram shows the bowl, the washer, then the nut which holds the screw to adjust the fuel. If some sort of packing will stop the drip though I'll do it.
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    starting question

    Ok I'll check it all, still seems odd that it only happens hot, when cold and I turn the key it turns over right away.
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