Texas Deuce Rebuild

[TexasDeuce]

Hi! I came across this page looking for help rebuilding/restoring a 2001 Manco Deuce that my father bought for my brother and I as a Christmas gift from Tractor Supply. Ran great until the electric starter went out on the Techmseh 12hp and then the recoil rope pull broke and wasn’t able to find a replacement for it. Has been sitting for about 15 years but is complete. I plan on replacing the engine with something similar (maybe predator 420cc) and replacing wheels, tires, and shocks, and adding a light bar. Hoping that some of the members on here can direct me in the right direction! I’m looking forward to joining the helpful community here!

Thanks,

Lee

 

[Denny]

I just took a deuce. What an amazing coincidence!

 

[TexasDeuce]

Hahaha thanks for the laugh Denny! Does anybody know what it takes to swap the original tecumseh for one of the harbor freight 420cc engines?

-Lee

 

[Denny]

They are both big blocks I believe? If it is true then it should bolt right up. If not break out the welder!

Glad you got a chuckle, that’s what I was going for.

 

[TexasDeuce]

Okay awesome. I would prefer to not have to weld/modify anything if possible, but not afraid to do that if necessary. So I would like to replace the shocks as well. Any advice on where to find them?

 

[panchothedog]

Worst case scenario, you might have to modify the engine mounting slots a little bit. Shouldn't be a difficult swap.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Tecumseh's are great... boat anchors. They are AKA Teckasheema's.