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BairleaFarm

Were they factory of did people add them on these WHs. I dont see much about them. Are they decent engines as far as longevity and price(parts) as the kolhers?

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kj4kicks

They were factory original on many models, as noted in several threads.

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BairleaFarm

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as noted in several threads
Only came up with 12 or so threads with them (title search)

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kpinnc

And, they are known to both my father and myself as "bastard" engines...

Sorry for the language. B)

Kevin

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TT

Tecumseh (Lauson) engines were used on over 180 different models of Wheel Horse equipment (counting snowblowers and pushmowers) from the 1960 550 Suburban tractor to the 1986 YT-12A lawn tractor.

The all-aluminum engines have the worst reputation, but the heavy-duty "HH" models were actually a good engine. Their biggest downfalls are the expensive-to-replace Solid-State ignition system on some models, and the very NON-user-friendly carburetors.

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kpinnc

I probably shouldn't have such a bad attitude towards them. What infinitely small experience I have with any of them have been the aluminum ones.

I have one cast model, but I don't have all the parts for it.

And, since I put the Carter carb from a Kohler on my L157, it actually runs pretty well...

Kevin

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linen beige

I'll second what TT said. I have an HH-100 on my '68 Charger 9. The only problems I've had are carb related. Speaking of Lausons, Anybody know where I can find parts for a V55D ? I'd like to rebuild the one on my WT-241.

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HorseFixer

B)

Last fall I had a 66 Lawnranger that I brought home. It wasn't long before I was in the carburetor those things have more small orifices than you can shake a stick at. I agree they are a real pain in the azz. Still caughs and burps stumbles on acceleration. will need to take anothere wack at it.

Duke

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