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550 work in progress

By BIGKUZ, in Wheel Horse Tractors

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BIGKUZ    4

BIGKUZ
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Thanks for the wiring diagram it will sure help , all I have to do is get a motor that hasn"t run in 40 years started !post-6350-0-40546000-1329679533.jpg

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TT-(Moderator)    1,129

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:WRS:

Nice, but it's a 551, not a 550. :handgestures-thumbup:

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BIGKUZ    4

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sorry bout that, thought it was a 551 but wasn't sure. some pictures I saw of a 551 had a front mount motor, this has a rear mount

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TT-(Moderator)    1,129

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If it was a front-engine it wasn't a 551.

551 means

The first "5" = 5hp (actually 5.5 in this case)

The second "5" was Wheel Horse "code" for 3 speed/electric start

The "1" = 1961

Among other differences, they were the only mid-engine model to use the two-piece Uni-Drive transaxle so it's real easy to correctly ID them.

There were no stickers or tags stating the model number on these tractors so identification has to be done via "experience".

This was one of mine:

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BIGKUZ    4

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Thanks terry, now i know for sure ! I'm in need of the round mounting plate for the key switch do you have any ideas ?

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TT-(Moderator)    1,129

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Finding an original might be tough. Try posting a wanted ad in the classifieds here on the forum and watch eBay.

If all else fails, hit up a commercial/industrial electrical supply for a "knock-out" plug for electrical panel boxes and drill the hole in the center for the switch. Not an exact match of the original, but functional.

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BIGKUZ    4

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Good idea thanks for the help !

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AMC RULES    36,962

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That new 551, old 550 resto looks good so far Kuz, keep up the good work. :thumbs:

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Matt71    6

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Really nice round hood, nice job on the restoration!!!

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Jake Kuhn    1,547

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Looks good. You can get new hole plugs from Joe Papke. I got one for my 401 from him,Jake

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BIGKUZ    4

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thanks jake, i'll give him a try

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SkyhawkTL    19

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Nice 551 restoration - looks great so far - now a sweet running Tecumseh to finish it off. Just as information - the 551 I have since new came with a seat that was the same color as the wheels (Almond). But I'm a firm believer in any color you like.........except .....eh......green and yellow.

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speedyleedy    205

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Nice looking 551, can't wait to see it when you get it finish ! :)

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