Old Ways 30 #1 Posted November 28, 2013 Well, I'm finally getting the shop cleared of other projects so I'm now on the hunt for a Middy-Suburban. I don't know a whole lot about these, but I believe the one I want to find is the 551? I believe it's supposed to be the one with the 2-piece trans, and should have the K-91? Correct me if I'm wrong. I wish to restore one of these with my Dad and Pap, and I really think it would be the easiest since that style trans was used the longest and none of us have much experience digging around in one. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted November 28, 2013 No Kohler there...the 551's were Tecumseh powered. 551 1961 Lawn & Garden Tractor 551 4-Speed Tecumseh H55D-2113 5.5 Wheel Horse 5007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #3 Posted November 28, 2013 I have a 550 and a 551. Look for a 551, chances are the Lauson/Tecky will be toast or long gone. You can always repower with a Kohler. The 551's have the beefier rear diff. If you locate a tractor and the H55 is there and beyond what you want to do with it that motor is valuable to someone. Maybe you'll get real lucky and find a 551 with a good running H55 on it, if that is the case I'd certainly leave it, when they run nice they are awesome. The Suburbans that we own get lots of use and are our favorites. Here is my son's 550 with an 8hp electric start Kohler stuffed under its hood. No hood cutting or hacking went on here. Next is my 551. Each tractor can easily be put back to factory stock if I should ever decide to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Ways 30 #4 Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks for the pictures. I'm excited to restore one, as I plan to be going to collage soon (next two years) so I'm trying to cut back on the hobby some. I figure I can keep myself busy with one of these for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
