Chapter 1 General Information; Engine Identification; Prior To 1999; Short Blocks - Tecumseh VLV Technician's Handbook

Engine Identification

Tecumseh engine model, specification and serial
numbers are stamped or on a decal on the blower
housing. The decal also contains any emission compli-
ance information.
The letters which precede the model numbers indicate
the basic type of engine:
VLV - Vector Lightweight Vertical

Prior to 1999

The numbers which followed the engine type letters
indicated the basic engine horsepower:
40 - 4.0 Horsepower
50 - 5.0 Horsepower
The current designation indicates cubic inch displace-
ment
126 - 12.6 cubic inches
Following the engine model numbers are the engine
specifications numbers.
The specification number is used when identifying
engine parts. Example 502012A.
The serial or D.O.M. Number is the production date
code.
2039 - serial number (example)
2 - Year in decade of manufacture (2002)
39 - The last 3 digits of date code represent
the calendar (the 39th day of 2002)
D - represents the shift and line on which the
engine was built at the factory.
Emitted engines that meet the California Air Resource
Board (C.A.R.B.) or the Environmental Protection
Agency (E.P.A.) Standards will include additional
required engine information on the engine decal.
To maintain best possible emission performance, use only
Genuine Tecumseh Parts.

Short Blocks

New short blocks are identified by a tag marked SBH
(Short Block Horizontal) or SBV (Short Block Vertical).
These tags are used to properly identify the correct
parts if service is required. They are attached to either
the sump bolts or valve box cover.
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NOTE
Chapter 1
CALIF. EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR
FUEL: REGULAR UNLEADED OIL: USE SAE 30
VLV60-502012A (D)
6215C
THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-1998
ULGE ENGINES AS APPLICABLE
VLV60-502012A (D)
RTP358UIG2RA
6215C
207cc
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