Tecumseh AH82?

[nickzom]

whats the deal with these? i have one vertical one, and one with a clutch and mounting plate for go kart or mini bike. both have Tillotson HL66A carbs.

what does anyone know about these?

 

[Russ2251]

Goes back to early '60's. Good luck getting parts.

 

[nickzom]

well, actually, they are both complete running engines :O

should I sell, or keep?

 

[Russ2251]

what does anyone know about these?

Does this help?:

 

[nickzom]

yes, but, what kind of prices could I sell these for if I do? they seem to be rare?

 

[Russ2251]

should I sell, or keep?

How much you want?

 

[nickzom]

what would you pay? got them both for $60 so I think I got a good deal on buying them.

 

[Russ2251]

If I knew for a fact that they were in pristine condition, I would make an offer.
Got ripped off pretty bad last time I purchased one.
Turned out there was a hairline crack in crankcase which made it worthless.

 

[nickzom]

well, i will tell you, one is missing the on off switch, both need air filters. both have good compression and run. i dont see any cracks. i can get pictures if wanted.

 

[Russ2251]

Cool, fire up the cam.

 

[nickzom]

ok, i will take then tomorrow when it is a little nicer outside.

 

[Russ2251]

Are you near Lincoln Avenue per chance?

 

[nickzom]

why yes i am.

surprised someone knows where that is

 

[Russ2251]

Had a cousin near there. Passed away from an apparent genetic disorder.
Haven't been there in a couple of decades.

 

[nickzom]

yeah, I can see Lincoln rd from here.

 

[Russ2251]

If I like what I see in photos, I just may pay you a visit if OK with you.

 

[nickzom]

fine with me. if you do, I have buckets of parts off old engines, and gas tanks off old engines, and 2 lawnboy engines as well. you could look through em

 

[Russ2251]

I just need to be sure of what I'm getting into. Burned pistons, scored cylinder walls ,etc.
Hopefully these haven't been taken apart/re-assembled or otherwise molested.
Do you know anything of their history?

 

[nickzom]

they have both been run a decent amount, compression is fine. cylinders look good from what I can see. the kart one is very nice. the non mount one has had the crankshaft ground on a little bit and the crank case has been ground on by the three mount bolts. nothing serious. they have never been apart other than me pulling the carbs off to clean them.

they look like they haven't been touched in years.

 

[Russ2251]

the non mount one has had the crankshaft ground on a little bit and the crank case has been ground on by the three mount bolts.

Need pics of this.
Please supply as many views as possible. Ultimately, I don't want to waste your time or mine. Pics will tell me if trip is worth it. 7 hours travel IIRC.
Thanx...