dirty larry 0 #1 Posted December 16, 2010 hello im fixen up a 1960 550 suburban it had a non stock engine in it i would like a proper engine i think it should be a 5.5 hp kholer can anyone help me out i'm also looking for a better hood and hand controls any help would be great thanks Larry B Ontario Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 161 #2 Posted December 16, 2010 hello im fixen up a 1960 550 suburban it had a non stock engine in it i would like a proper engine i think it should be a 5.5 hp kholer can anyone help me out i'm also looking for a better hood and hand controls any help would be great thanks Larry B Ontario Canada What you need is a 5.5hp Lauson (Tecumseh) H55 motor. That is the factor motor for the 1960 Suburban 550. You could put in 4hp Kohler K91 motor which would turn the tractor into a Suburban 400 model. You have a much better chance at finding the Kohler motor because the Lauson H55 is practically impossible to find. Ebay usually has the other parts you need from time to time. Just keep checking every day for new auctions. You can also post in the Wanted section here on the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirty larry 0 #3 Posted December 16, 2010 thanks for the tip i thought it was a different engine larry b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #4 Posted December 16, 2010 i have seen people put in a 6hp tecumseh and you cant tell the diffrence with luason decal same motor just a little easyer to find and buy parts for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 161 #5 Posted December 16, 2010 Yes you can also put a Tecumseh H60 motor on. They are much more widely available and cheaper and you won't know the difference. But they aren't stock for the Suburban models.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirty larry 0 #6 Posted December 16, 2010 cool you guys are the best thats just what i needed to know thanks h60 larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
