What Motor is This?

[Redline-Go-Kart]

Just got the kart and have no idea what kind of motor it is. Any help would be great!

 

[redsox985]

I'm going to guess 5HP flat head Tec. See those numbers stamped into the top of that recoil cover? Google it. That will be a definite answer.

 

[Redline-Go-Kart]

Ok... I will!

 

[Redline-Go-Kart]

Unfortunately I cant find it....

 

[karl]

Unfortunately I cant find it....

What do you mean? You can see then in the photos. You need to get your vision checked.

http://www.tecumsehpower.com/

Look for your model engine at tec. website.

 

[Enduro Karter]

Thats a 5hp Tecumseh motor.

 

[karl]

Thats a 5hp Tecumseh motor.

It almost looks like a 3hp but all he has do do is look up the model numbers and its a sure thing.

 

[oldbikerarlo]

Its 3 hp I got one just like it.

 

[the-cyborg]

It looks striking similar to a 4hp Tecumseh I have in my garage that needs to be rebuilt.

 

[karl]

Yes all he needs to do is run the models numbers and we will know. Its soooo simple. Takes like 5min. WHY WONT HE DO IT WHY AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Ok

 

[the-cyborg]

Yes all he needs to do is run the models numbers and we will know. Its soooo simple. Takes like 5min. WHY WONT HE DO IT WHY AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Ok

Go easy on him, he doesn't know much otherwise he'd know straight off it was a Tecumseh just by looking at it.
In that series if my memory serves they made a 3.5/4/5 horse in that style.

 

[karl]

Go easy on him, he doesn't know much otherwise he'd know straight off it was a Tecumseh just by looking at it.

Well I did I gave him the website and even circled the numbers he needs to type in on the photo. I think thats goin pretty easy on him

 

[the-cyborg]

Yeah If I could see the #'s stamped on the top of the cover, I'n know for sure.
I'm betting on a 4hp, I believe the 5hp had a screw in muffler and not a bolt on.
Ether way they were strong engines, and well worth rebuilding.

 

[Redline-Go-Kart]

Sorry guys my power went out so I finally have a chance to use the computer and i only have a couple of minutes so if you want to look its...... 143751042 SER 6080b

 

[redsox985]

When Google-ing that, it doesn't come back with anything. Make sure you got them just right. I had trouble getting mine ID'd because I mis-read a number.

 

[karl]

Sorry guys my power went out so I finally have a chance to use the computer and i only have a couple of minutes so if you want to look its...... 143751042 SER 6080b

Make sure that serial number is exactly right. I looked at my small engine repair manual and its a craftsman serial number but none of then exactly matched. Reread then carefully and fix the mistake ill ill cross-refrance it to Tecumseh numbers and I can tell what it is!

 

[the-cyborg]

Sorry guys my power went out so I finally have a chance to use the computer and i only have a couple of minutes so if you want to look its...... 143751042 SER 6080b

It's a 4hp.. how do I know see the last 3 digits of the model 042 that means it is a 4hp if it were 052 then it would be a 5hp if it were 035 it would be a 3.5hp

 

[Redline-Go-Kart]

Ok I re-read it two times and it's right..

 

[the-cyborg]

Make sure that serial number is exactly right. I looked at my small engine repair manual and its a craftsman serial number but none of then exactly matched. Reread then carefully and fix the mistake ill ill cross-refrance it to Tecumseh numbers and I can tell what it is!

I know for a fact it's a 4hp its the same model as the one I have that I've had since I was a kid that came on a gocart that my parents bought me from sears in the late 70's early 80's

 

[Redline-Go-Kart]

I know for a fact it's a 4hp its the same model as the one I have that I've had since I was a kid that came on a gocart that my parents bought me from sears in the late 70's early 80's

Ok thanks