Jack marcham 51 #1 Posted January 2, 2021 thought id share some pictures of my 552 that i found abandoned in a barn here in the uk i managed to purchase it got it home tipped some petrol in it and it fired right up after a points clean i then stripped it down and had it clear coated by a friend who owned a paint shop this really brought out the colour in the original paint i then re assembled it and found out that it had the rare hy2 hydraulic kit on it so i will be re building the pump and ram next i also have a new set of tyres to go on it and i will re spray the rims and also fit a hl5 light set and some hub caps coming from the USA for in in the next month or so along with my rj58 i have purchased hope you like my little project ive been working on 5 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #2 Posted January 2, 2021 Lucky dog!! Nice find!! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #3 Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Lucky dog!! Nice find!! Randy i see your from kansas city my rj58 and parts are coming from garden city kansas 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #5 Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Jack marcham said: i see your from kansas city my rj58 and parts are coming from garden city kansas Cool! I actually used to live not that far from Garden City, KS, Kansas City is comprised of KC, Kansas, KC, Missouri and North KC, Missouri right on the border. GC is all the way across the state. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #6 Posted January 2, 2021 Just now, RandyLittrell said: Cool! I actually used to live not that far from Garden City, KS, Kansas City is comprised of KC, Kansas, KC, Missouri and North KC, Missouri right on the border. GC is all the way across the state. Randy ah nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #7 Posted January 2, 2021 Thats really cool, so sweet that it fired right up. That "raw" stripe on the hood is pretty interesting too, gives it a unique look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #8 Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said: Thats really cool, so sweet that it fired right up. That "raw" stripe on the hood is pretty interesting too, gives it a unique look. yes it look like the front of the hood got snapped off they welded it back on but burnt the paint off on the front tense the stripe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #9 Posted January 2, 2021 I like the 2 tone front rims. Is there export info on how many got shipped over back in 60s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #10 Posted January 2, 2021 nice find on that jack ! and a hydro too ! glad to see you getting after it , we are rooting for you , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #11 Posted January 3, 2021 Nice find! I love the ‘62’s! Here’s my 552 “Poppy” on the left, my 502 “Putt Putt” on the right! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #12 Posted January 3, 2021 Great score!! Congratulations on your find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,669 #13 Posted January 3, 2021 Nice Gems you have there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #14 Posted January 3, 2021 Jack: Great find on the 552. With the Hein Werner hydro pump. Looks like the original Tecumseh 5.5 hp motor has been changed to a 6 or 7 hp Kohler with Kohler recoil. Looks like you need a rear slot hitch and maybe a cable to make full use of the HY2 hydro lift system. Save her it is a great find of a great Wheel Horse machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #15 Posted January 3, 2021 Anybody notice the spokes in the steering wheel? That’s not original, is it? (not that it bothers me, I like it!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #16 Posted January 3, 2021 13 hours ago, jabelman said: I like the 2 tone front rims. Is there export info on how many got shipped over back in 60s i believe this is the only 552 over here i have been told it was taught over by the american navy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #17 Posted January 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: Jack: Great find on the 552. With the Hein Werner hydro pump. Looks like the original Tecumseh 5.5 hp motor has been changed to a 6 or 7 hp Kohler with Kohler recoil. Looks like you need a rear slot hitch and maybe a cable to make full use of the HY2 hydro lift system. Save her it is a great find of a great Wheel Horse machine! thanks i have a slot hitch and cable waiting to go on it but someone cut the pin off so its flush with the hole gonna be hard to get out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #18 Posted January 3, 2021 11 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: Jack: Great find on the 552. With the Hein Werner hydro pump. Looks like the original Tecumseh 5.5 hp motor has been changed to a 6 or 7 hp Kohler with Kohler recoil. Looks like you need a rear slot hitch and maybe a cable to make full use of the HY2 hydro lift system. Save her it is a great find of a great Wheel Horse machine! the engine has been changed too a k141 that now i can't get running but working on it today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,673 #19 Posted January 3, 2021 12 hours ago, pullstart said: Anybody notice the spokes in the steering wheel? That’s not original, is it? (not that it bothers me, I like it!) That's the Deluxe Model has hydraulic lift and power steering. Notice how much bigger the steering wheel is must be 17" diameter. ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #20 Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: That's the Deluxe Model has hydraulic lift and power steering. Notice how much bigger the steering wheel is must be 17" diameter. ? i did not know it should have power steering it just has the pump for the ram should it have power steering ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #21 Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: That's the Deluxe Model has hydraulic lift and power steering. Notice how much bigger the steering wheel is must be 17" diameter. ? the steering wheel is about 15" in diameter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #22 Posted January 3, 2021 18 hours ago, pullstart said: Nice find! I love the ‘62’s! Here’s my 552 “Poppy” on the left, my 502 “Putt Putt” on the right! what size tyres are you running on the 502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,089 #23 Posted January 3, 2021 The hydraulic lift setup is great if you are plowing or using heavy implements. For just a mower deck, I find it unwieldy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #24 Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Jack marcham said: what size tyres are you running on the 502 The are Deestone front and rear, 4.8-8 fronts I believe and 23x10.50-12’s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack marcham 51 #25 Posted January 4, 2021 18 hours ago, pullstart said: The are Deestone front and rear, 4.8-8 fronts I believe and 23x10.50-12’s. will that tyre fit on a standard 6x12 rim ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
