brybrychrismer 17 #1 Posted December 15, 2009 :thumbs: I am going to going to look at a 1962 552 what engine should it have the guy said that it has a 7hp kohler on it so i want to make sure thats right? Bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,112 #2 Posted December 15, 2009 According to WH all years 552 Tecumseh HT55C-3089 5.5 hp Many would consider the Kohler an upgrade but I like to keep'm original if possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #3 Posted December 15, 2009 I agree with John on the original part Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,030 #4 Posted December 15, 2009 if you find one with a 5.5 lauson still on you better buy it, the engine is worth more than the tractor, I bought a 552 with no engine and it's getting a 7hp kohler and will become a 702 with a few other changes, if done right no one will ever know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418a 0 #5 Posted December 15, 2009 if you find one with a 5.5 lauson still on you better buy it, the engine is worth more than the tractor, I bought a 552 with no engine and it's getting a 7hp kohler and will become a 702 with a few other changes, if done right no one will ever know. Curious what a 5.5 looks like ? Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brybrychrismer 17 #6 Posted December 15, 2009 thanks for the info. as for the 5.5 lauson i think the main feature that gives them away is the up draft carb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted December 16, 2009 Curious what a 5.5 looks like ? Brian The H55 is very similar to the H60 Tecumseh, the giveaway is a slightly different cover on the PTO side of the engine, due to the fact that the H55 has an internal oil pump. The engine used in these models had a normal sidedraft carb. This is the recoil start version from a 502, the 552 used an electric start. FWIW I replaced this engine with a 7hp Kohler and love it! The Tecumseh sits on the shelf... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418a 0 #8 Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks Mike,Learn something new everyday They are some neat little engines!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #9 Posted December 16, 2009 Changed my 502 to a 702. I originally bought the tractor as a 502 with the incorrect engine. It had a pull start 6 h.p. tecumseh and I replaced it with a 7 h.p. Kohler with electric start to make it a 702. It's not too hard to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418a 0 #10 Posted December 16, 2009 Ray,That's Sweet!!!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkopp 1 #11 Posted December 16, 2009 Wouldn't putting an electric start on it make it a 752 instead of a 702? I'm really starting to like the looks of those tractors in that year range with the open fenders and built-in gas tank. Great looking machine. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,030 #12 Posted December 17, 2009 I got lucky and found a 702 engine with the correct gen. belt guard that is smooth, no round bump or ribs. and not all the numbers run true to the number system a 702 is a electric start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkopp 1 #13 Posted December 17, 2009 I stand corrected on the numbering system...thanks for setting me straight on that one Kelly. I guess I should have known that they all didn't follow the system, i.e. the 633. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #14 Posted December 17, 2009 Ray,that is a super nice tractor!!!!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #15 Posted December 18, 2009 I echo the others, that is one sweet ride!! :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #16 Posted December 18, 2009 Just curious. Could this be a 702 with a 552 belt guard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,913 #17 Posted December 18, 2009 Kelly...having both a 702 and a 502 with the 5.5...I would know if you changed it. No...I probably wouldn't be able to tell. Ray...nice horse...maybe 5/702. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
