what is this motor?

[Brewcitytexan]

all i know is that its a 8HP motor. how can i identify it? it came off a old Craftsman Snowblower. I need to buy some parts i just dont know what it is... gimme some clues

 

[brendonv]

well its defiantly a tecumseh but the model is hard to find on google XD. The model number should be on the metal casing on the engine. Just look all over the engine for a code, once u find it, write it down and when u go to the engine shop they will know what u have.

Just to show u its a tecumseh this is a tecumseh 7hp, http://www.builderdepot.com/browse.ihtml?pid=722119&step=5&prodstoreid=2600

It could be a tecumseh HM80 but im not certain. Hope that helps ya a bit.

 

[Affair_driven]

Look for a number like 143.xxxxxx or 500.xxxxxx.
Should be 2 different numbers.
1 to identify complete machine and 1 to identify engine.

 

[Brewcitytexan]

so i searched and under a layer of gease i found Model Number # 536.918400 Code 9310.... I found some back alley site that said on a sears model Number 536. means its a NOMA? what is that? If it helps i found this on the engine mounting plate.

thanks again

 

[Affair_driven]

Number given is for complete machine.
Engine is #143.696092 or an HM80-155170F which translates to an 8 hp Tecumseh.

 

[Brewcitytexan]

Number given is for complete machine.
Engine is #143.696092 or an HM80-155170F which translates to an 8 hp Tecumseh.

SWEET thanks a bunch, but if you dont mind me asking, how do you know this? I googled and nothing came up.

 

[brendonv]

SWEET thanks a bunch, but if you dont mind me asking, how do you know this? I googled and nothing came up.

Where just that awesome. XD

 

[Brewcitytexan]

yeah your not kidding, while i'm ready super fast responses on here, where is the best place to pick up parts?

 

[oscaryu1]

eBay and Craigslist.

 

[Affair_driven]

how do you know this?

Many years of experience. Very little that I don't know.
Having cross references helps.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Parts can be ordered online from M&D mower or you can go to your hardware store and go through them(usually cheaper).

 

[brendonv]

Its always good to have scrap engines in the back of the shed too, i got 2 scrap engines that i steal nuts, bolts, heads, valves, springs, lifters, cams, carburetors, fuel tanks ect. off. Tecumseh is not very popular so its hard to have spares, briggs are everywhere so its easy to find scrap engines and parts. Lawnmower shops will have parts or can order em in but the internet is mostly always cheaper.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

My hardware store consistently surprises me with what they have in stock.