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Hello everyone. I just aquired this unit for free. It was sitting in a neighbors shed for the last 12 or so years. A little carb rebuild, a new spark plug...
See my servicing procedures page, both the general section and the 3 speed adjustment. it sounds like it needs some typical cleaning and maybe adjustment. ...
I hope this isn't too off topic ... My neighbor has a Montgomery Wards 16 Hydrostatic lawn tractor I think was made by Gilson. I am hoping to get a date on...
The tractor was built on the 266yh day of 1977. It was the 258th to roll of the line that day. http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/snowfaq.html#serial The engine was...
I've got a plymouth with a replacement 8 HP B&G on it. Motor is shot, and want to replace it with a new one with electric start (plug in type not battery)...
Hi all- I have an early 1980's Simplicity 8hp (Tecumseh) Snowbuster that I have some questions about. 1) where is the engine oil drain plug? Is it is okay to...
Hello all, just joined the group...cant say I own a gilson, but I do enjoy tinkering with older yard machinery, so I'm hoping to learn some new tricks. I was...
You aren't the first to ask about my sheds. I guess I should put something together. For now words will have to do. They were based on some big shipping...
Thank you for the write up. A few more questions while we're on the subject, if you don't mind...in the picture showing the inside of the shed, the door does...
Yes, I just set the door aside, I have a few handles at the top for handling it with. I'm an engineer and some equipment I got at work came on them, just being...
Thanks for the drive adjustment info Pete, it worked great. Next thing I know one thing led to another and I started to rip the whole thing apart. The wife...
Thanks for the manual offer, I have that one already. Don't get your hopes up for OEM tires. See my FAQ page for options. Thanks for writing Enjoy your machine...
Yes I already found tires from the surplus center . _____ From: gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pete...
I just bought a Gilson snowthrower off a neighbor. This is the first snowblower I ever owned. I can't seem to figure out how to start it. Can anyone provide me...
A Gilson Plymouth 5HP B&S snow blower FREE to who ever wants to come and get it. Needs carb work and a spring for the drive linkage. I got it new around 1982...
Hi All New to this group. I am looking for information regarding the size and manufacturer of the engine and spark plug that should be used with this model....
Hi group. Does anyone have some idea as to how to refasten the magnet for the magneto back onto the flywheel. I have 2 flywheels, each has one of the two...
Hi, I need parts for my snowblower. It is built around 1980 and it is probably a lot of models that have parts I can use. I need the junction in the...
Well it's time to get my old blower ready for the snow. Last season i had problems putting it in reverse. It has 2 forward speeds & a "deadman" reverse, when...
Well it's time to get my old blower ready for the snow. Last season i had problems putting it in reverse. It has 2 forward speeds & a "deadman" reverse, when...
This sounds like a gear drive with the high and low sped range. It sounds like the problem is in the high/low speed cogs. If you tip the machine up you will...
The gearbox is named Tecumseh, I had it apart and every thing looks to be ok. I will try the linkage again & see if I can make it right with that. I'll send...
Hi John, Should you not be able to fix your machine, I am really interested in some parts for mine. Unfortunately I cant help you with parts to fix your...
I think I know what you have now but can you post the model number from the black tag so I can check some stuff before I answer again? If not are pictures...
Pete, Model # 60 3972 344033 serial # 2752702 I never got a chance to take pics last nite of the gear box. The machine is shown under 1973 mastercraft in the...
OK, now I know what you have. I think you'll find that it is actually a 3 speed machine, that line between Fast and Slow is the second gear. Being a Canadian...
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