Can anyone help identify my horse?

[Joeputz 21]

Hi guys, Im new to the sight and probably asking an annoying question that many before me have as well, but my grandfather left me an old wheel horse as a project to restore. I got told it was a 1961 but I dont know which model. I checked all over for a serial number but I cant seem to find anything. Looking at pictures On google and here on the sight I think its a 1961 401. I have bought parts that corespond with a 401 but I dont know if anything I have is right. I know the motors wrong its off a go kart. I did buy a kohler k91 motor that Im redoing for the tractor it seams like thats the motor everyone uses on any tractor that looks like mine. Some help identifying the model would be great so I have a better idea what im shopping for  thanks guys

[520hC-120 136]

Definitely looks like a 401 only made in 1961.   

 

http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/2/9/293-wheel-horse-401.html

Edited September 19, 2017 by 520hC-120

[Retired Wrencher 5,658]

Joe   Lots help here. Enjoy the site.

[SylvanLakeWH 27,650]

[Joeputz 21]

Thanks guys for the welcomes. Another hopefully quick question does that transmission seem right for my horse. I bought a 3 piece transmission because I thought thats what would be more period correct. If not ill save it for maybe another project. Thanks for the quick replies  

[953 nut 58,164]

          The  your grandfather gave you is a 1961 model 551. The 401 would have the model 5010 transmission (ALA a three piece) The transmission you have is a 5007 which was the first of the cast iron two piece transaxle cases. The original engine would have been a 5.5 HP Lauson model H55D. Unless you are obsessed with originality the Kohler K91 will be fine. Hope you will share the project with us.

Thanks for all the 

 

[Joeputz 21]

Great thank you for the quick response on it being a 551 model. Im glad at least now I know what model number parts to chase down  Once I get all the parts together ill try to post a few completed pics. Thanks so much for the help

[stevasaurus 23,101]

Richard nailed it...551 and the 2 piece transmission is correct.  Welcome to Red Square 

[oliver2-44 10,397]

Nice Project. good luck with it.

[KC9KAS 4,744]

@Joeputz  to 

[WHX?? 50,815]

and thanks for the 

Looks like you got a real survivor there so have fun with it.

Give us a shout if you need help.... the folks here love to help but we do like our pics!

[Chris G 3,334]

Very nice suburban ya got and best of luck with the restoration!