fishnwiz 3,290 Posted August 8, 2016 Answered an ad for a used Simplicity tractor for sale. Guy said tractor had a crate motor in it. Always heard that was the way to go when redoing these tractors so I bought it...I have been robbed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregB 940 Posted August 8, 2016 Bet you its quiet.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinSam 4,030 Posted August 8, 2016 Good airflow....shouldnt overheat:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnwiz 3,290 Posted August 8, 2016 It's the smaller 1% model as opposed to the bigger 2% modelsm00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfrank1962 62 Posted August 9, 2016 quote:Originally posted by GregBBet you its quiet.............. id="quote">id="quote">....and easy on gas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMBerst 36 Posted August 10, 2016 One way to hold in all that HP...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puttputt 28 Posted August 10, 2016 I think you have a rare prototype. You should feel very lucky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PGL 438 Posted August 10, 2016 Those boxer engines are pretty smooth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theniteowl 29 Posted August 11, 2016 Man, all this time I have been waiting to rebuild my original engine I could have put one of those in. Got a few in the shop just holding old parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnwiz 3,290 Posted August 11, 2016 quote:Originally posted by theniteowlMan, all this time I have been waiting to rebuild my original engine I could have put one of those in. Got a few in the shop just holding old parts. id="quote">id="quote">Funny you should say that! That's what's in the crate right now,;good usable parts from the original blown up motor! This way I can store the parts,trailer the tractor to storage and have extra parts for when I put in the replacement engine. Lots of 12hp Briggs in this size Simplicity tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites