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A question on model numbers

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pfrederi

Been wondering a bit about 1960's model numbers.

 

Last digit is the year...That makes sense

 

lead digits Horsepower...that makes sense

 

middle digit

0 = Recoil start...  Sort of makes sense

5 = Electric start...  Huh??

7 = Hydro... Huh???

 

So what happened to 1-4 and 6.  Why 5 for electric and 7 for hydro????

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SPINJIM

Good question.    Just a guess, but I think 3 was used to describe the 3 forward speeds on some early models (eg. model 633), and maybe they intended to use 6 for the 6 forward speeds that came later.   Then they changed their mind, decided the use '-8' to include the reverse speeds.   That's one of those questions that I wish Cecil was still with us so we could ask him. 

   Jim

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oldredrider

The "6" was used...867. Just one example

 

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pfrederi
9 minutes ago, oldredrider said:

The "6" was used...867. Just one example

 

Any idea of the significance of the "6"?

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oldredrider

Supposedly represented 6 speed transmission. Even had the hood decal with "six speed".

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953 nut

I have heard that there was another company that had applied for a trademark for "Six Speed" and that is why :wh: called it an eight speed and dropped the "6" second digit. As with any rule in wheel horse nomenclature; there are always exceptions.

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