Garden Tractors - Homesteader 8

Homesteader 8

Printed From: Unofficial Allis
Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Garden Tractors
Forum Description: A great place to discuss the Simplicity and Allis Chalmers Garden Models
URL: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84236
Printed Date: 22 Nov 2024 at 12:31pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.10 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Homesteader 8

Posted By: Alberta Phil
Subject: Homesteader 8
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:57am

I've got a little Homesteader 8 with a very tired engine. Uses about as much oil as gas!! Are these little B&S engines worth rebuilding or should I look for a replacement? Are rebuild kits available?

My B-1 is twice the tractor, but I would like to get this little unit useable again.

Replies:

Posted By: ACmowerguy
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:55pm

Some of these engines had a cast iron cylinder sleeve. Even the aluminum bore engines can be rebuilt but its harder to find someone to do the machining. I had one with a cast-sleeve and tore it down for a rebuild. I bought an oversized piston and undersized rod. The crank was turned and the cylinder bored. I have not yet reassembled it. I believe there are aftermarket kits on eBay but NOS briggs parts show up fairly often too at reasonable prices. You could also watch for an 8hp shortblock. I bought one for $100 from a local shop (got a great deal). Often times a shortblock can be had on ebay for under $200. I don't think you can rebuild one for less than that. Post your model and type # and I'll get you the correct shortblock #. Then you can watch for it on eBay.

-------------
10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments

Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2014 at 2:37pm

The Homesteader engine has these numbers.
Model: 190700
Type: 1719-01
Code: 7108181

Posted By: ACmowerguy
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 8:34pm

Hi Phil.

That type number isn't listed in my short block manual. I also have a Simplicity engine reference manual which lists model and type numers for each peice of Simplicity equipment back to 1957. I looked up the comparable 8hp Simplicity from 1971 and came up with these #s:

Model Type

191701 0630-01

Or a 1972 8hp Simplicity was:

191700 0638-01

The short block for these engines would be part # 390649. I bought a 397816 because it had the same crankshaft dimensions but also had a cast-iron sleeve. If your engine is original to the tractor I believe either of these short blocks would work. Add these numbers to your saved searches on ebay and when one comes up they will email you.

-------------
10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments

Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 10:31am

Thanks, I'll start lookin' around.