 I completely rebuilt my engine top to bottom, including the clutch several years back. New sleeves,pistons,crank bearings, bushing, etc, rebuilt the starter, generator, oil pump, & carb. Did all my own work except for $100 to a machine shop to press valve guides, grind valve seats, etc. Then straightened, filled, sanded, primed & painted all the sheet metal and tractor. I replaced pretty much every nut & bolt from the front axle back to the steering wheel, and totally rewired the tractor. I never tore into the tranny, lift,steering box, & didn't replace any rubber. I stopped counting $$$ when I passed $1500. I'm sure I went over $2K easy... I bought new front tires & tubes last Summer, a couple hundo more $$$. My tractor was running fine before I started except it burned & leaked a quart of oil every ~6-8 running hours & was having charging problems.
The extent of the overhaul is up to you. You can spend a couple hundo$$ on rings and valve job and spray paint, or go for the "like new" condition, tear into everything, & be prepared to spend more $$$ than your TO is worth. It's not really about money though , it's the satifaction you feel with your overhauled TO-20 when your governor kicks-in and you feel the power of YOUR sweet running rebuilt engine pull you through a tough spot.
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