Vintage ~ 1966 Simplicity Sovereign Lawn & Garden Tractor Briggs Points Engine

Vintage ~ 1966 Simplicity Sovereign Lawn & Garden Tractor Briggs Points Engine - Will it Run

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7 ай бұрын

1966 Simplicity Sovereign Will it Run
Lets get it off the trailer and test the engine for condition.
This Briggs engine has points in it and there is a problem.

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@ZippoVarga 7 ай бұрын

Heya Arch! Your 3012 is a 1969 which can be verified by looking at the engine numbers which are located on the blower housing just under the air filter and that decal. May have to sand the surface to get the numbers to pop up. Weight plates, $50 each, stinger weight $100 and Doughnut weights $125 each. So there's some serious money in just the weights! The stinger weight goes into the rear sleeve hitch and it counter balances the front implement. In this case, spring trip blade, which is another $200. The Variable drive belt is made of unobtainium and expect to pay $100+ for a replacement if you can find one. Lastly, the headlights.....If they work and the bulbs have a Triangle with a "G" in the center then they are another $35 each for just the bulbs. I can go on, but this was an EXCELLENT Buy. The Start Button is actually a foot start button from earlier GM Vehicles and it's made by Delco Remy. Cover the gas cap as well. If that gas tank is good, that's easily another $200 item and not covering the gas cap while stored outside will let water get into the tank and rust it out. Also, when you DO put a battery in, put a barrier like a piece of 1/4 inch piece of plywood between the battery and tank to prevent acid from eating away at the tank. I also have a real time video taking one of these engines out and it literally can be done in 20 minutes by following the video. Also, let me know if you need manuals for the engine and tractor and I can email them to you. Definitely a super nice find with all the extras it came with. As for the points.....get an Nova II ignition module to put in place of the points for more reliable spark if you stick with the original coil. But, using a Magnetron in place of the standard coil kills two birds with one stone. Cheers Buddy! Zip~

@TheNovaJohn 7 ай бұрын

Nice,, I figured this would be a nice addition! Yes when ya get a chance, shoot over some info,,,now that I have 2 engines and hopefully more someday I could use any info ya have! I remember the 700 and a few others ya did that look every similar but didn't see a engine pull video. If ya get a chance, no rush on anything, shoot me the link! I can also put the link in my video as well.. Its nice to make things easier for others too. This is the guy that wants some work done on his Sunstar as well> Thinking on doing a pressure wash tomorrow or next day! Its time to start on that project next! Its real nice to have the privilege to work on these! Gotta pinch myself!!

@EricClark-io7rf 6 ай бұрын

Great find guys, it’s got value from the bottom up.$$$ I restored a 1964 a few winters back with the direction of our great friend Zippo.

@TheNovaJohn 6 ай бұрын

Nizeeee,,,,,,Nice to know some of the old stuff can be had for good prices!! Some people ask waaaaayyyy too much $$

@dohcholidaycustoms642 7 ай бұрын

Arch whenever you mess with these old garden tractors it makes me wanna drag one home for myself lol. I was just eyeballing a Allis chamler 712s. I don't need another project tho

@TheNovaJohn 7 ай бұрын

LOL,, yea but ya gotta get projects when ya can!! Ya can let it kick around, maybe do a few things and pass it on!

@dohcholidaycustoms642 7 ай бұрын

@TheNovaJohn i might at some point pick up an old tractor and do something cool with it. I'm trying get a new shop put up in the backyard first.