Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #1 Posted October 8, 2018 So I was working out in the yard and I get a text from a friend saying he found a 552 wheel horse. Well did some dealing with him and he delivered it. All 4 tires are rotted. Engine is a replacement but is messed up. Hood has a big hole lol. I don't know what I am going to do with it yet. I am stuck between fixing it or parting it. I got a snowblower today with a nice h70 that would look nice on the 552 but I also have a 701 engine sitting in shed that would look good on it too. But I could also use it for parts for the 753 and my 701(needs correct front rims which would be what's on the 552) the picture of the 552 with the hood on it is before it got to my house 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #2 Posted October 8, 2018 Was the hood cut? If that’s just a rust or rot hole I would try to keep it. Something cool about it to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #3 Posted October 8, 2018 what's the tractor behind it in the last photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #4 Posted October 8, 2018 33 minutes ago, Sparky said: Was the hood cut? If that’s just a rust or rot hole I would try to keep it. Something cool about it to me. A project but a worthy one. Looks like my 1st Horse 40+ years ago. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #5 Posted October 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, jabelman said: what's the tractor behind it in the last photo National reel mower 49 minutes ago, Sparky said: Was the hood cut? If that’s just a rust or rot hole I would try to keep it. Something cool about it to me. Rust. I guess hood sat on the ground Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #6 Posted October 8, 2018 I'd say even in the worst case it's a good parts machine. Also would agree with the previous about the hood, I would keep it as a wall hanger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,536 #7 Posted October 8, 2018 Awesome score! If you decide to,part it out, pm me if you’d part with the gas tank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,485 #8 Posted October 8, 2018 I would say get a running engine on it and drive it AS IS! The rusty crusty survivor is the in thing right now. Until that trend has run it's course you can just enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #9 Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, pullstart said: Awesome score! If you decide to,part it out, pm me if you’d part with the gas tank! I got extra tank lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #10 Posted October 8, 2018 Well I made up my mind I'm thinking about either put in the seven horses to come sit on it or put in the Kohler on it I'm kind of more leaning towards the Kohler though but I would need a starter generator and a voltage regulator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,536 #11 Posted October 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: I got extra tank lol I have no idea the value, but if you want to get rid of one (I need a 1 piece) let me know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #12 Posted October 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: I have no idea the value, but if you want to get rid of one (I need a 1 piece) let me know... Let me see if I can get wheel off then I will see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #13 Posted October 8, 2018 I need that style hood! shame that's alot of metal work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,485 #14 Posted October 8, 2018 1 hour ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: I would need a starter generator and a voltage regulator Or a rope!!!! I'm rather surprised that @pullstart didn't suggest this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #15 Posted October 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Or a rope!!!! I'm rather surprised that @pullstart didn't suggest this. Already have 2 with pull starts lol. Dads 502 with 94 8hp magnum (mine now) then dads 753 which is mine now too. 753 has a 1958 k160 Kohler on it from a bolens 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #16 Posted October 9, 2018 I decided to fix 552. Ill use a 854 steering wheel on it Sears custom tires all way around and put the snowblower engine on and use pull start for time being and use the 110v starter until I get time to take it to a shop to get help with electrical bc I have no idea on this charging system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,485 #17 Posted October 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: get help with electrical bc I have no idea on this charging system It is quite likely that the engine has no charging system. Snow blower had no lights, starter or battery so the manufacturer probably specified no charging system when the engines were ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #18 Posted October 9, 2018 Just now, 953 nut said: It is quite likely that the engine has no charging system. Snow blower had no lights, starter or battery so the manufacturer probably specified no charging system when the engines were ordered. I know that engine on wheel horse does unless I eliminate that altogether and leave it way it is which is a option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #19 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) is there any difference in a h60 carb and a h70 carb? looking at this carburator for the 552 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carburetor-for-Tecumseh-H30-H50-H60-HH60-632230-632272-Engine-Carb-FAST-DELIVERY/253374294776?hash=item3afe48eaf8:g:32gAAOSwXOhaXqmw:rk:1:pf:0 i havent messed with tecs much mainly briggs and kohlers. i have messed with a 1967 sears custom 6. i put a h70 on it from a snowblower but used carb off a previous replacement engine someone stuck on it which was a h70 also Edited October 9, 2018 by craftsmanmowerfreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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