WHX?? 48,820 #26 Posted December 5, 2023 Looks to be a 753 at first glance. Seeing the tecky a 502? See if you can get some paint off the indent on the belt guard. Shifting sticker would have been on the center of the hood stand and would have the serial # on it. Check for painted over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #27 Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: Looks to be a 753 at first glance. Seeing the tecky a 502? Indented belt guard and one-piece tank with plastic dash so likely a ’62 (your tank notwithstanding ) and if the engine was like-for-like replaced (and I think its a 5hp), then a 552 (electric start). Edited December 6, 2023 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #28 Posted December 6, 2023 Round hoods rock! Though I love all round hoods, ‘62 models happen to be my favorite… The gas cap off my ‘69 Chevy C10 fits great with a little spring modification. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremiah elliott 29 #29 Posted December 6, 2023 51 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Round hoods rock! Though I love all round hoods, ‘62 models happen to be my favorite… The gas cap off my ‘69 Chevy C10 fits great with a little spring modification. The gas cap looks good! I just got home from work and about to head out to see if I can find any numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,900 #30 Posted December 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Jeremiah elliott said: The gas cap looks good! I just got home from work and about to head out to see if I can find any numbers. nice. It should work for you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremiah elliott 29 #31 Posted December 6, 2023 20 hours ago, Handy Don said: I’m assuming you haven’t found the numbers stamped into the cooling shroud of the engine? They might be paint-obscured. The S5H on the engine tag might indicate a 5hp, electric start, horizontal shaft engine. That is completely consistent with a 552 model (5 hp, electric start, 1962). The other number is possibly the date of manufacture--1 for 1971 (or 1961?) and 203 being the 203rd day of the year--July 22nd. The 19 0 80 on the block is a casting number but I don’t know how to decode those. If it wasn’t for all the grey paint and that bolt-on tag, I’d suspect it IS the original engine. Much more likely, though, you have a newer, “like for like” replacement--possibly even dealer-installed, given the attempt to paint it and using the proper mounting plate. It is equipped with the 3-sheave pulley. One for the drive belt to the transaxle, one for the mower deck or show blower, and one for the optional hydraulic lift unit. Curiously, the two out sheaves are rust pitted and, with the paint, show no signs of recent use. A belt would have kept them smoother and paint-free. The 5hp Tecumseh was an “economy” engine of its day--priced and designed for moderate duty applications. Very suitable for a small tractor. Basic repair parts like carb kits are readily available. They were commonly found on tillers and snowblowers that saw only intermittent, seasonal use. Old sticker is under paint, took a minute but it is a 552, old tractor is getting new stickers ordered today! You nailed man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
