Brian1054 29 #1 Posted April 17, 2017 Over the weekend I bought a fairly nice little suburban 550(I think) with a deck and plow. It has a transplanted h60 in it. It runs but not well and I would much rather have a Kohler anyway. Is it the k-181 that would fit? And what is a reasonable price for the engine if I find one? This little guy is going to be used mainly for mowing and possibly a little snow plowing just for kicks. Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,516 #3 Posted April 17, 2017 29 minutes ago, Brian1054 said: little suburban 550(I think) The 550 was born with a Lawson/Tecumseh 5.5 HP electric start # H55B-1170 engine. To replace it wit a Kohler you would be best off with a K-91 4 HP. The K 181 would be a bit to tall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1054 29 #4 Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks. I knew there was a 1 in there somewhere. I'll get some pics tomorrow. What do good running k-91s go for usually? This is kind of a hurry project so don't have time for a rebuild. We got it in hopes our push mower would get us through another month or so but it gave up the ghost. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,516 #5 Posted April 18, 2017 30 minutes ago, Brian1054 said: What do good running k-91s go for usually? Hard to say, they turn up from time to time but prices are all over. Might look for a piece of equipment with one on it like an older snow blower, tiller or mower that runs in addition to engines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1054 29 #6 Posted April 18, 2017 Just now, 953 nut said: Hard to say, they turn up from time to time but prices are all over. Might look for a piece of equipment with one on it like an older snow blower, tiller or mower that runs in addition to engines. I was just looking on eBay. Some of those prices for parts are crazy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,516 #7 Posted April 18, 2017 27 minutes ago, Brian1054 said: eBay. Some of those prices for parts are crazy! There would be no real harm done to use the K-181 and leave the hood off until you can come up with the correct engine. That would let you mow and take your time looking for a reasonably priced engine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,692 #8 Posted April 18, 2017 Good advice Richard, we have seen them go for ridiculous prices on those popular auctions yet seen them given away at farm shows and tractors meets ....stay patient but look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
