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[S_fornshil02]

I recently purchased a 76 sears st12 all orginal down to the tires but the sun has done a toll on the dashboard. Im searching for the dash for this garden tractor so i can have it whole once again. Ps got a super deal on it too 😃

[TAHOE]

Those are plastic. If you want a similar one, you can get one from any ST/SS tractor 1976-1979. If you get an earlier one 73-75, it will be fiberglass and a little different shape, but they do not break as easy.

[chieffan]

Any chance of making your own?  I acquired a White 1655 a year ago that had the center dash busted up.  Had all the fancy monitor stuff that is just something to look sat and cause problems.  I removed it and cut one out using HD plex-a-glass.  Even had the slot for the throttle arm which I cut out with a scroll saw.  Working out good so far.  I don't know the shape of the part your talking about so this "fix" may not work for you.  good luck with your project. 

[S_fornshil02]

I was sent a message by a guy who restores these older garden tractors and he said the dashboard i have is off a st18? How do i post pics on here to ask you guys if its the right dash or not?

[TAHOE]

I was sent a message by a guy who restores these older garden tractors and he said the dashboard i have is off a st18? How do i post pics on here to ask you guys if its the right dash or not?

 

A GT18 maybe? no such animal as a ST 18

 

What area is he from?

 

 

 

to post pics, hit the "more reply options" at bottom of reply box

 

 

 

Then click on Browse, find the pics on your phone or computer. Then hit attach this file.

once pic is attached, then you can "add to post". once you add all pics, then hit  'add reply"

 

Edited by TAHOE, March 19, 2018 - 08:48 AM.

[S_fornshil02]

Sorry im a newbie haha heres the dashboard

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[TAHOE]

Looks like the 76-77 dashes, looks like my 77 dash, well, except without all those cracks 

[John Arsenault]

If you don't care about keeping it original and just making it work, you can always mix and match stuff off different years. Not everything mixes and matches perfectly but many things do. You can always swap the dash hood and grill from an earlier version that is all aluminum. I am in the middle of doing a swapping of parts modification to a sears I have now to fit a bigger engine in it. I am not a collector, I just want my tractors to work so keeping it original is not what I am after, but everyone is different. So its just a suggestion.  

[S_fornshil02]

Im not a collector either but definately would like to keep it as original as possible but may not be able to if i cant source out a dashboard.....then may come some modifications out of aluminum or sheet metal.....not too aure yet haha....have to get it running first thanks for the info and help guys much appreciated

[S_fornshil02]

Ok so i replaced my starter solenoid and finally able to crank the engine over........no spark now......ran 2 years ago but doesnt have spark now......any help? Thinking its the solid state ignition......thanks again guys really want to get her going again

[1oldbuzz]

I have an aluminum dash from a roper same thing

check you PM

[TAHOE]

First thing to do is check all your wiring, make sure none of it got mice chewed or is chaffed. You may have to pull flywheel tin and check the feed wire coming from the front of flywheel to the SSI module, they can get a bare spot and ground out module.

There should also be a 3 wire plug going to back of flywheel area, that has your 2 charge wires and the ignition kill wire. Unplug that, turn it over and then see if you have spark. If you do, then you know have an ignition switch issue.

Never spin motor without having the plug grounded to block, that can burn up a good module.

[S_fornshil02]

1oldbuzz i dont know how to check pms lol.....sorry im a neebie....and ill start checkn the wiring thanks for the assistance again guys

[S_fornshil02]

Well went out and gave the old girl a test and the ignition switch ended up being bad along eith the starter solenoid.....fired right up and nows shes back running again......thanks guys very happy guy here

[KennyP]

1oldbuzz i dont know how to check pms lol.....sorry im a neebie....and ill start checkn the wiring thanks for the assistance again guys

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