wheel horse tecumseh tractor

[marvins 16]

I have a C-120 gear with Tecumseh motor and was told they did not build very many my question is did they build one with Hydro

Thank You for information

 

[953 nut 56,642]

From what I can see the Tecumeh was only installed on 8 speeds.

[marvins 16]

Ok Thank You

And by chance was 1 year all the longer they did the C-120 Tecumseh

 

[953 nut 56,642]

They were made in '74 and '75.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,171]

1974 C-120 Auto model 1-0495 - Tecumseh engine

 

Garry

[The Tuul Crib 7,338]

 

[953 nut 56,642]

20 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

1974 C-120 Auto model 1-0495 - Tecumseh engine

 

Garry

             That one wasn't listed on the "Wheel Horse All Years" chart.     Garry is the best!      

[Ed Kennell 39,656]

My first . A 1974 C-120 Hydro with a HH 120 Tecumseh.   And it still starts and runs perfect with no smoke.   

 

[pfrederi 18,126]

Some Charger 10 had techies

 

 

[ShiltzC121 1]

Hello Gentleman,

 

Brand new member here and this thread is right up my alley. I have been a fan of Wheelhorse since I was young, thanks to my dad. He has a C-120  auto with the Tecumseh HH120 I think it is a ‘74 but will have to double check. It needs a rebuild finally and am trying to find parts. I can locate most items but the governor gear is especially hard. Looking at getting .10 piston and rings along with new valves, rod etc. but not having much luck due to low availability of tecumseh. 

 

I have two questions for the group:

 

1. Any good leads on reman parts or good source for the older tecumseh engine parts?

2. Has anyone swapped the Tecumseh for a k301? I was thinking about doing an easy swap and getting parts to rebuild the tecumseh as time allowed and parts are found

 

my dad was still using his mower until this fall and I know he would like to get it back in service.

 

i just had the Kohler redone on my c121 hydro last year. 

 

Thanks in advance

[kto434 108]

I have a Charger 9 that originally used a Tecumseh motor.  I swapped in a Kohler M10 for the Tecumseh (to avoid the trouble of rebuilding it).  It was easy and I am pleased with the conversion

 

 

 

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Edited January 28, 2019 by kto434

[pfrederi 18,126]

If you swap in a K301 you will have to change out the ignition switch.  Techies with solid state use magneto type switches teh K301 will need a switch with and I terminal

[SPINJIM 1,981]

The C-120 8-speeds with Tecumsehs were labeled as a C-120 Special.    I have one that was converted early on to a Kohler. maybe by the dealer in order to close a sale.  I changed the decals on mine to a C-120, but the model number on the steering tower is for the 1974 C-120 Special.  I've heard that the Tecumsehs were used either to offer a lower priced model (the Special), or because Kohler couldn't supply enough engines.   Seems like an easy conversion as long as you change the ignition switch as Paul said.   My C-120 was a junk yard rescue, and is my go-to tractor for yard work.

   Jim

Edited January 28, 2019 by SPINJIM

[kto434 108]

I think you can use the original switch if you wire it like this.  

Edited January 28, 2019 by kto434

[ShiltzC121 1]

Thanks for the info, I will discuss the conversion with my dad. Much easier to get a Kohler and parts. I’ll keep socking away the tecumseh parts one piece at a time 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

Saw this one a few years back....

 

 

 

 

[RandyLittrell 3,886]

On 1/28/2019 at 9:46 AM, SPINJIM said:

The C-120 8-speeds with Tecumsehs were labeled as a C-120 Special.    I have one that was converted early on to a Kohler. maybe by the dealer in order to close a sale.  I changed the decals on mine to a C-120, but the model number on the steering tower is for the 1974 C-120 Special.  I've heard that the Tecumsehs were used either to offer a lower priced model (the Special), or because Kohler couldn't supply enough engines.   Seems like an easy conversion as long as you change the ignition switch as Paul said.   My C-120 was a junk yard rescue, and is my go-to tractor for yard work.

   Jim

 

 

I have this C-120 8 speed with Techie, but doesn't say special. 

 

[SPINJIM 1,981]

20 hours ago, RandyLittrell said:

 

 

I have this C-120 8 speed with Techie, but doesn't say special. 

 

 

 

Check the model number on the left side of the steering console.  The label on your tractor look like it is in very condition, so it may have been changed from the original.

[RandyLittrell 3,886]

4 minutes ago, SPINJIM said:

 

 

Check the model number on the left side of the steering console.  The label on your tractor look like it is in very condition, so it may have been changed from the original.

 

 

Here is the tag, I really don't a lot compared you many of you. Everything on this tractor seems very original, haven't had it running yet, but hope to get to it this summer. Just needs wiring work I was told. Ha Ha!! We will see! 

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,171]

Click on the picture and again on the pictures on the page that comes up. Your serial number is recorded there.

Garry

[SPINJIM 1,981]

That model number 1-0356 was for a C-120 with a Kohler engine, so it seems that someone switched it to a Teumseh engine for some reason.

[RandyLittrell 3,886]

Thanks guys, I was under the impression it came that way. I will say it must have happened very early in its life, the patina matches perfectly. If the techie runs ok without a big fuss I will leave it, but I do have some other kohler motors I could put in it. It would be nice to have a matching patina, I plan on cleaning it up, paint the wheels and leave it as is. 

 

 

 

Randy

Edited February 25, 2019 by RandyLittrell

[Herder 2,354]

                                          From Tecumseh to Kohler. Much happier this way.