Can you still buy Tecumseh Engines?
Tecumseh was bought by CPC in Jan of 2009. They are not making engines anymore. To replace one you will have to measure your shaft and find another brand engine to use.
How can I tell how old my Tecumseh engine is?
Look for the engine model number. You may find it stamped on the blower housing or on an engine identification label located on the front or top of the engine or under the engine cover. Find the date-of-manufacture code, usually found near the abbreviation “D.O.M.” or at the end of the engine model number.
Do they still make Tecumseh small engines?
Tecumseh Power Company’s former gasoline engine and powertrain product lines are sold to Platinum Equity, LLC which continues to do business as Tecumseh Power. Tecumseh Products Company closes its small engine manufacturing division and sells off its Peerless transmissions business unit to Husqvarna Outdoor Products.
Are Tecumseh lawn mower engines any good?
Subject: RE: are Tecumseh engines any good? They’re ok. Same as most other small engines…..if there is much wrong with it, just replace it.
Why are Tecumseh engines so bad?
The throttle shaft bushings would hog out and let air in and screw up the fuel air mixture also,and ruined the idle quality.. Bad carbs and thrown rods were the most common reasons to find a dead Tecumseh in the dump…it’s likely the carb caused the engine to over-rev and toss the rod..
What happened to Tecumseh Motors?
Tecumseh engine products at one time were sold in over 120 countries. In December 2008, the company closed its engine manufacturing division. Tecumseh Power sold off its Peerless transmissions business to Husqvarna Outdoor Products.
When did they stop making Tecumseh Engines?
December 2008
Tecumseh engine products at one time were sold in over 120 countries. In December 2008, the company closed its engine manufacturing division.
Which Tecumseh engine do I have?
The model number (marked with red box in photo) on a Tecumseh engine can be found on the engine ID label, typically located under the engine cover. The label will also include other pertinent Tecumseh engine information such as the specification number and date of manufacture.
Why did Tecumseh engines go out of business?
Tecumseh closed its doors on February 2009 when Platinum Equity LLC announced that Tecumseh Power Company had sold certain assets of its engine business to Certified Parts Corporation, including all existing and unfinished engine parts inventory, tools to make finished product, and certain intellectual property assets.
When did Tecumseh quit making motors?
Who makes the most reliable small engine?
Briggs & Stratton produces some of the world’s most reliable lawn mower engines and small engines. For over 100 years, they have manufactured engines that are durable, reliable and just easy to use and maintain.
Where are Tecumseh compressors made?
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Tecumseh Products Company is an American manufacturer of hermetic compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration products. Tecumseh Products Company has subsidiaries that sell externally and internally to Tecumseh. The Tecumseh corporate offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.