Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > BCS 2-wheel tractor Mainline tiller Model 715 (1978-83 vintage) with Italian ACME 8hp. Given up the ghost?
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions
BCS 2-wheel tractor Mainline tiller Model 715 (1978-83 vintage) with Italian ACME 8hp. Given up the ghost? Original Message Nov 2, 2008 2:10 pm
I don't really need another project this winter but could anyone tell me if this BCS tiller is worth putting some time into? Right now all I know is that the cylinder in the italian (Acme) 8hp engine does not seem to move at all. There is what smells like diesel fuel on the top of the cylinder when you pull the sparkplug. I checked the reviews on this web page and the new models seem to have satisfied owners. I don't really need the snowblower part that came with it. Just the tiller. Any thoughts/comments/concerns are welcome. If you know the vintage of the unit that would be of interest to me. The tires have a few very small cracks (where the wheels sat for a long time without much air) but nothing that would concern me. I don't have any information from the previous owner other than it's been in the family a long time, sat in a barn in VT, and the engine is siezed up. It uses one of those oil bath air filters. It has three forward speeds and one speed reverse. Would an inexpensive chinese (honda knockoff) 8hp bolt right on?
