TecumsehBriggs

I sold a 1999 Craftsman awhile back & got this one free from the buyer. It's a 1993 (although it has 1997 dates on it) Montgomery Ward Signature 2000 Series (MTD Model 670) with an 18hp Briggs opposed twin, 42" deck, 7 speed.

So far I've pressure-washed the entire machine, changed the oil & both spark plugs, replaced some fuel line, installed a fuel shutoff valve & replaced the fuel filter, replaced both axle bushings on the left side with brass (plastic bushings were shot), repaired a crack in the dash tower with a piece of bar stock & bolts & nuts, lubed, adjusted, tweaked, etc. I swapped the seat with my '96 Ranch King (which I swapped from another Signature 2000 Series) because it had no rips or cracks in it (mine had 1 small crack, but I repaired it with silicone).

Yesterday I cleaned & sanded the underside of the deck & sharpened the blades, then I painted the underside gloss black, even though it was metallic burgundy (black was cheaper). Today I sanded, primed & painted the topside of the deck gloss burgundy. Came out good I think. The engine runs well & the drivetrain works as it should, as do the headlights. I also have to check the right rear tire; it's not holding air for more than 24 hours. I may Slime it, or tube it if the Slime doesn't hold. I bought 2 new tubes for another Sinature I'm currently working on. That one has a 2 bin bagger, so I may install it on this one. We'll see...I have less than $30 invested in this so far, but I plan to list it for $650 with the bagger.

I installed the deck, adjusted it & went for a mow. Does a great job! Here are the pics.

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dangeroustoys56

Cool- the twin should be worth more anyway.

Im irratated at my 85 mastercut- why ive let it sit out in the shed - im thinking a rod may be comming loose ( lil 'ticking' metal noise turing motor by hand) - probably just swap motors and rebuild it.

TecumsehBriggs

Yesterday, I took the bagger frame off my 2002 Huskee & installed it on this tractor. Had to straighten it out, since the previous owner was a thug & abused his equipment. Touched up the paint & attached all the bagger parts. Posted on craigslist for $650 w/free delivery within 50 miles of my location. I'm going to need a battery for this one. It's the skinny motorcycle type battery.

I put some liquid laundry starch in the right rear tire, since it wasn't holding air for more than 24 hours. Still has air after about 4 days. Looks like it works.

dangeroustoys56

I hate those lil batteries - theyre expensive and dont seem to last very long ( specially with a big twin) - my dad did some modding to my old '92 white - he opened up the battery area, used an old computer case to make a tray and fit a 'normal' size tractor battery in it.

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Here she is with the bagger:

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Canadian95MTD

Hey. I have the exact same motor. Have you ever had problems with it not drawing fuel?

TecumsehBriggs

No fuel problems whatsoever. Started it up for the first time this year, started right up. I added Sea Foam & some 2 cycle oil to the gas & ran it before I stored it for the winter. Added some fresh gas & she started like she was supposed to.

dangeroustoys56

If its not pulling fuel- then sounds like the pump diaphrams need replacing - you can get a rebuild kit reletively cheep.

TecumsehBriggs

Not having a fuel problem, but thanks anyway.

TecumsehBriggs

Sold her Saturday. Now I have to procure a few parts for my other tractor projects. Should all pan out this week...