Picked up a John Deere BO at auction

[ricky racer]

Found a starter solenoid that would work for a test. Just put some fuel in the carb bowl and gave it a try. It runs. Nice to finally get some signs of life.

Picks 'em off pretty good!! I love those old 2 cylinder tractors!!

 

[cjet69]

Picks 'em off pretty good!! I love those old 2 cylinder tractors!!

I was also happy to see it had about 12 psi oil pressure. I think these are supposed to run at 10-15 psi.

 

[Barebones]

Found a starter solenoid that would work for a test. Just put some fuel in the carb bowl and gave it a try. It runs. Nice to finally get some signs of life.

That's progress! I'm sure that was music to your ears.