Ashton Vancoutren 36 #1 Posted July 30, 2022 I need help iding this horse. It has 502 on the belt guard but it has what I believe to be a battery box which would make it a 552? I do not have the engine for it. Serial number is 62-19514. Also in search of an engine for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,998 #2 Posted July 31, 2022 That's a tool tray box in a battery holder. A factory item 502 and 552 are the same tractor with the exception of electric start and related components. it's a 502 to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton Vancoutren 36 #3 Posted July 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, wallfish said: That's a tool tray box in a battery holder. A factory item 502 and 552 are the same tractor with the exception of electric start and related components. it's a 502 to me That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the help! Now to find the ht55c that doesn't exist lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,452 #4 Posted July 31, 2022 Yes the tractor is a 1962 model 502, which used a recoil start Tecumseh engine. OK it does have a battery box BUT the box is a toolbox. When Wheel Horse made the battery retainer bracket for the early round hood models the bracket was welded in place to the frame so if the model was a recoil start version, they added a small metal box to fit in and helped sell the tractor by not leaving an unknown part on the tractor ..... it gave the bracket a purpose! The note showing it was a model 502 was the ON/OFF switch on the dash, the recoil start Tecumseh grounded out the ignition where as a model 552 or 702 with electric start used a key type of ignition switch. Good Find Wild Bill in Richmond VA 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #5 Posted July 31, 2022 54 minutes ago, Wild Bill in VA said: Good Find Wild Bill in Richmond VA And the plug in the hood stand is still there, too. (I can't remember if it held the starter button or the key switch). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,998 #6 Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Ashton Vancoutren said: Now to find the ht55c that doesn't exist lol. An H60 may be a bit easier to find 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041 #7 Posted July 31, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #8 Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) I agree it IS a 502 also, but, the adjustable deck height adjuster is from a 1963 or later version. The original had a 2 position quadrant - up and way down. Looks like a one piece fuel tank is from a 701 or 702 - not a bad thing, as it eliminates the leak prone perimeter gasket... the 502 had the 2 piece tank. The shifter dust boot looks like it needs to be replaced - a perfect time to drain the Unidrive and remove the shifter. If the oil comes out rusty or milky, flush the unit before filling. It is super easy to refill the Unidrive using the upper hole with the shifter removed. If you go with a H60, you will need the missing engine mounting plate, it is wider than a snowblower plate. Bill Edited July 31, 2022 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,852 #9 Posted July 31, 2022 17 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Looks like a one piece fuel tank is from a 701 or 702 - not a bad thing, as it eliminates the leak prone perimeter gasket... the 502 had the 2 piece tank. How do you see that from the pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,852 #10 Posted July 31, 2022 @Ashton Vancoutren nice find! My 502 is my first and personal favorite of my collection. I went with a K-181T with a slight belt guard modification to the engine tab. It fits great and works great too! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #11 Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: How do you see that from the pictures? Kevin: The side profile shows a seperate bolt-on dash and the gas cap location is a tad more forward on the 701 / 702 style. The other picture showing the dash as viewed fron the seat shows one of the four #8-32 dash mounting screws - the 502 dash was part of the upper tank casting. @Ashton Vancoutren - @Pullstart's last picture shows the correct 502 style 2 position height quadrant as I mentioned earlier. - I prefer the adjustable one for plowing. AND another member of Kevin's family wearing the required flip-flops..... Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashton Vancoutren 36 #12 Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: If you go with a H60, you will need the missing engine mounting plate, it is wider than a snowblower plate. Does anyone have or can take pictures and measurements of this plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #13 Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Here are a couple of pictures from an old listing on 'bay - I have one on my 502, can give you the overall size in a bit ... OK, measured mine. It is 5-3/4 inches wide x 8-1/2 inches long and measures 1-1/8 inches tall. It is 1/8 inch thick formed steel. Using this plate puts your engine drive pulley in the correct position (X,Y,and Z) for belt length and allows the 502 belt guard forward hole to locate correctly using a 5/16-24 screw onto the Tecky engine. Pullstart switched to a 8HP Kohler and had to modify his Tecumseh style guard to fit (IF he had used a 702 guard it would have bolted right in for his application)... Bill Edited July 31, 2022 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
