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[Tinman1962 14]

Recently got hold of a 656 it's has a "newer" 61/2 Briggs on it I don't believe that's right any ideas about that

[ebinmaine 66,312]

You are correct. A 656 would have had a Tecumseh 6 hp

[Tinman1962 14]

Thank you are they hard to get  6horse Tecumseh

[ebinmaine 66,312]

5 minutes ago, Tinman1962 said:

Thank you are they hard to get  6horse Tecumseh

I don't imagine they're rare as hen's teeth but I've not tried to look for one for quite a while. 

 

Is there a specific reason you would look for a Tecumseh?

Does the tractor have a specific type of value to you?

 

I have nothing particular against Tecumseh but unless you're looking to duplicate that engine for collector value, you are likely better off sticking with the Briggs that's on there already.

 

 

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5 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

I have nothing particular against Tecumseh but unless you're looking to duplicate that engine for collector value, you are likely better off sticking with the Briggs that's on there already.

 

I agree…if the Briggs is a good runner I would keep it on the machine. 

[Tinman1962 14]

8 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I don't imagine they're rare as hen's teeth but I've not tried to look for one for quite a while. 

 

Is there a specific reason you would look for a Tecumseh?

Does the tractor have a specific type of value to you?

 

I have nothing particular against Tecumseh but unless you're looking to duplicate that engine for collector value, you are likely better off sticking with the Briggs that's on there already.

 

 

Thank you for your help and input the Briggs is fine but they had to modify the hood a little that's why

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16 hours ago, Tinman1962 said:

Thank you are they hard to get  6horse Tecumseh

The tractor it self is a great worker. Good in tight spaces. But the HH60 engine can be finakey. From my experience with a 606 656 607 657 I had them all it is in the carbs if you have the original carb hang on to it carefully rebuild it. Also Teckys like to run more often than other brands of engines. Enjoy the ride.

[ebinmaine 66,312]

9 hours ago, Tinman1962 said:

Thank you for your help and input the Briggs is fine but they had to modify the hood a little that's why

You could take that one either way. 

All the manufacturers of engines had some good, some less so. 

The Tecumseh in the 60s had a carb that was occasionally tough to get along with as noted above by Gary. 

However  - many many thousands of then ran perfectly fine for decades without ever being touched. 

 

If you're interested in true originality you could hunt down a Tecumseh. IMHO it wouldn't be very practical. 

You could also post some pics of the Briggs and Stratton that's in there now. Perhaps you could mount it differently or move a component to clear the hood. 

 

Another option for consideration is to find a Kohler K-series small block (8 HP or less) that would essentially make your tractor into a copy of one of its bigger siblings. An 856.  

 

They're a great worker with lots of options. Most importantly,  use it. That's what they were intended for.