Kerry67 20 #1 Posted April 23, 2017 Just got a 1963 653. Any recommendations for a pull start motor? I am new to these and know nothing about them. Any help is appreciated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,170 #2 Posted April 23, 2017 She would have had an electric start Tecumseh H60 originally Many have used one of the cheap 6hp Predator engines from Harbor Freight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #3 Posted April 23, 2017 Place an ad in the classified section. Good place to start your search. They're out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry67 20 #4 Posted April 23, 2017 48 minutes ago, pfrederi said: She would have had an electric start Tecumseh H60 originally Many have used one of the cheap 6hp Predator engines from Harbor Freight. How is that as far as bolting in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,940 #5 Posted April 23, 2017 Not a direct bolt up but a 3/16" steel plate bolted to the frame and the frame and the new engine will do the trick. Lots of information on this site from folks who have done it; Just search Predator and see what others have done. Good looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites