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Allis 718H

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Topic: Allis 718H

Posted By: DaveWisc.
Subject: Allis 718H
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 7:26am

I still use my 718H to mow my yard and also have the rear mounted tiller for it. I do till the garden each year also. So this is my question I have been at a lot of shows and never seen many of this model are there many in use yet? Also were there many made. I bought this used in the 80s I think. I overhauled it one time about 10 to 15 years ago. It still runs good but uses oil again will have to do something in the future. Thanks Dave

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Posted By: talntedmrgreen
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:03pm

The 718 is a harder to find model. It seems the production numbers were much lower than others. The Simplicity 7018 is in the same boat. That OHV Kohler is tough to find in running condition. Many of the 18's I see are repowered with a 16 or other engine. We would love to see it! The 718 is one of a very few machines still on my wish list.

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Posted By: DaveWisc.
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:47pm

I have never had it to a show. I could bring it to the GOTO in Pontiac this fall if it is that rare. It runs good I figured it was a low production model as I have not seen any at shows that I have been at.

Posted By: talntedmrgreen
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 1:23pm

It would be great for a show! Most folks probably won't know it's a harder to find model, as it looks just like all the other 700s, but an AC lawn and garden guy should.

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Posted By: DaveWisc.
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 1:36pm

Yea the 716 is not OVH is it .I will bring it will have room going to bring my D21 and my 3 bottom pull type #2 .

Posted By: Toscani NE SD
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2018 at 7:00am

I have 2 718's, they had early and late 2 different decals big or small numbering, I have both versions

Posted By: talntedmrgreen
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2018 at 9:18pm

I wasnt aware of two versions and would love to see them!

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Posted By: DaveWisc.
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 9:25am

Need some advise my 718 uses a good pint of oil mowing for 3 hours but it runs good my question is would you guys overhaul it or just run it til later

Posted By: Jim Hancock
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 8:05pm

Hi Dave.

Here's what I'd do until I can re-ring it, if that's your situation:

Are you blowing blue smoke out of the exhaust? That'd indicate worn cylinder and/or rings.

If that's the case, I would get a can of "Restore" , 4 cylinder size, at Auto Zone and pour half of it in right before I take off mowing and check the oil level when you're finished.

If it still uses oil, add the rest of the can when you're ready to mow again and see what you've got.

Just be sure to shake the can real good before you pour it in.

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Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 9:19pm

will have go out and see what 718h i have out back that belong s to my employee it started getting a knocking rod the rest is in excelant shape we will get it going this summer doses any know if a k 341 crank will work in that engine his head seams to be ok

Posted By: DaveWisc.
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 1:06pm

I have talked to issavetractors they have overhaul parts for the K series Kohler engines