rmaynard 16,363 #1 Posted August 16, 2013 My newly acquired 1970 Lawn Ranger (basket case), is a 1-8755. That ID specifies that it is supposed to have an electric start Tecumseh V80. However, when disassembling things yesterday, I discovered a tag on the engine that says SBV-355 1096F, indicating that it has a short block replacement. So my question is, is this still considered a V80? I am going to try to order some parts like a head gasket and carburetor kit, but am hesitant to do so until I am sure of what I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #2 Posted August 16, 2013 NO according to what i can find that is a 7 hp short block (2 34 inch bore).the VM and VH 80 motors had 3 116 and 3 516 inch bores. That cyl assembly number is 34172a which is the same as a V70 cyl number. The V80 cyl numbers are 33866a for VM 80 and 33089 for VH 80. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,363 #3 Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks. Do you know if they both used the same carburetor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #4 Posted August 16, 2013 I didnt check and compare every spec number because obviously there are hundreds, but i did a cross section of 10 to 15 over the years. The V70 and VH70 SEEM to only use 2 631449 and 631792 . The VH80 only used 1 631609. The VM80 used 3... 631697A ,631863C and 632991. Not sure what the difference is but i would bet that the one thats on your motor MAY be from the original 8hp bolted on to the 7hp short block (or not) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
