New Wheel horse ID help

[NCtractorman83 1]

Hi everyone im a new member .I just picked this up last night. The previous owner didnt know anything about it. I also dont know if the engine is right for it or not, its the one he gave me with it. Thanks for help!

[dennist 139]

The round hood guys will be with you shortly to tell you what it is, but till then- Welcome to RS!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

:WRS:

I'm 99% sure the tractor is a '62 552.

The engine is not the original, but it would be a suitable replacement.

[NCtractorman83 1]

Thanks Dennist

Thanks TT, What is the original engine for the 552? It also has electric start, is it safe to assume it uses a starter,generator?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

The engine would have been a 5.5hp HT-55 (Tecumseh) Lauson with a gear-drive starter.

The original engines are very tough to find so many are replaced with newer H-60 or HH-60 Tecumsehs.

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

:WRS:

[NCtractorman83 1]

I have been told by another source that it could also be a 702. the best way to tell is by the wiring.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

I told you I was 99% sure - I left the other 1% open because a Kohler on a 702 should still be on there and running. :handgestures-thumbup:

[jay in nc 210]

welcom to redsquare glad to see more carolinians getting involved. there are several members fairly close to you hope they chime in! i am planning a meet & greet for april 28 come & meet us. jay in nc. just east of raleigh.

[NCtractorman83 1]

I told you I was 99% sure - I left the other 1% open because a Kohler on a 702 should still be on there and running.

Thats why i ask, this is my first round hood and my knowledge on them is limited. so i just share what i have been told.

welcom to redsquare glad to see more carolinians getting involved. there are several members fairly close to you hope they chime in! i am planning a meet & greet for april 28 come & meet us. jay in nc. just east of raleigh.

Thanks and most defenitly id like to come. Let me know time and location.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

That was more of a "dig" at the bad reputation of a Tecumseh.

Have any pictures of the front & back of the ignition switch?

[NCtractorman83 1]

ill get some tomorrow when i have some light out there, i have to use my phone without a flash.

[NCtractorman83 1]

Heres a couple pics for you TT.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Is there only one wire connected to the ignition switch?

[NCtractorman83 1]

Yeah, i only see one wire connectected and i dont see any remnants of old wires on the other 2 terminals

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

That's a pretty good indication that the engine had magneto ignition.

I'm going to stick with my original "guess" of it being a 552.

[NCtractorman83 1]

The only letters i can find on the switch is S and M on the top terminals i cant see anything on the bottom terminal. The only wire is on the M would that be power to the Magneto?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Technically that wire grounds the magneto to "kill" the spark. When the key is in the off position, that terminal will be grounded to the tractor chassis/engine through the body of the ignition switch.

[NCtractorman83 1]

How difficult would it be to make the H60 i got with the tractor electric start? Also i need the mounting plate to go between the engine and frame. anyone know where i can find one?

[kpinnc 11,899]

Also i need the mounting plate to go between the engine and frame. anyone know where i can find one?

I think I have one that I don't need. I only have one tractor with a Teccy on it.

I'll PM you tomorrow.

As has been said already, nice to see another NC fan!

[NCtractorman83 1]

Also i need the mounting plate to go between the engine and frame. anyone know where i can find one?

I think I have one that I don't need. I only have one tractor with a Teccy on it.

I'll PM you tomorrow.

As has been said already, nice to see another NC fan!

Thanks!, im not to far from you im off 24/27

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Cool tractor. Whatever it ultimately turns out to be, good luck with it. :WRS:

[Red Horse 33]

Hey welcome to Red Square! Nice to see someone from the great state of Mecklenberg. LOL. There are a few of us tar heels around here.

[NCtractorman83 1]

Hey welcome to Red Square! Nice to see someone from the great state of Mecklenberg. LOL. There are a few of us tar heels around here.

Thanks! haha im ready to leave to mecklenberg, thinking stanley county bound.

[NCtractorman83 1]

Went and picked up a charger 12 and lawn ranger from the same guy i got the tractor in the original post from, and he had some parts he found for me low and behold he had the side cover i needed for this tractor and its 552 in big white letters haha. i just smiled when i picked it up and read it.

Im going to use the electric start teccy from the ranger for the 552 hopefully the engine mounting plate will work as well.