What year is this Tecumseh H35? How do I read the serial number on it?

[FunWithStuff]

I've recently acquired this Tecumseh H35 and was wondering what year it is. I know the serial number tells you the date on it but not sure how it's outlined on a Tecumseh. I appreciate any help I can receive. Thanks!

 

[Ginz61]

http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/tecumsehmb.htm

 

[Moderator]

July 9, 1970

1st digit is the year 1970
Next three digits are the day of the year - 190th day was July 9th.

 

[manchester1]

1970 it is.

 

[FunWithStuff]

http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/tecumsehmb.htm

That's a very useful guide! Thanks for sharing!

 

[FunWithStuff]

July 9, 1970

1st digit is the year 1970
Next three digits are the day of the year - 190th day was July 9th.

That makes sense! Thanks so much for the info!

 

[Ginz61]

That's a very useful guide! Thanks for sharing!

Your welcome. That site has just about everything you could possibly want to know about tecumseh engines. I found it through this site. Between it and this site we’re covered! Good luck with your engine and whatever you put it on. Great find!

 

[FunWithStuff]

Your welcome. That site has just about everything you could possibly want to know about tecumseh engines. I found it through this site. Between it and this site we’re covered! Good luck with your engine and whatever you put it on. Great find!

Thanks! It's going on a 1972 Cat Slingshot. I was fortunate to locate this because it's a genuine Cat motor. It's 2 years older than my Slingshot but still period correct. The seller told me he took it off of a Slingshot too so that's nice. I appreciate the feedback!