TJ 171 #1 Posted November 1, 2008 :USA: I just received a new starter recoil for my Tecumseh H60. The problem is that it is too small for my cowel. The P/N I received is 490420A, and is supposed to be interchangable with the original P/N 590449. The model # on the cowel is H60 75063B. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #2 Posted November 1, 2008 I do not have my Tecusmeh numbers in front of me but I gather you have the old cast recoil on your engine and you were given the a smaller diameter stamped steel unit. Take a look on the recoil of this 552 and tell me if this is what you have. Wild Bill in Richmond, Va. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #3 Posted November 1, 2008 And this was the type you were given right? Wild Bill in Richmond, Va. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #4 Posted November 1, 2008 Yes, the second pcture looks like the recoil I bought. The first picture looks more like the size I'm looking for. Would you happen to know the P/N. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #5 Posted November 1, 2008 Not off the top of my head and I think you will have to find this used as it maybe NLA. Wild Bill in Richmond, Va. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #6 Posted November 1, 2008 Is your old recoil missing? or does it need repair? You dont see many of the old cast ones around, it may be easier to find a blower housing to match your new recoil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #7 Posted November 1, 2008 It's missing. Thanks for the suggastion. Looks like I'm headed for ebay. :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #8 Posted November 1, 2008 You could ask around your local mower/small engine shops. Plenty of blown up Tecumsehs around! (sorry Bill ) If its possible it might be worth getting the cup that's bolted on the flywheel too, as they vary in depth, and I'm not sure which one you need.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
