Tecumseh V60

The Tecumseh V60 is a 221 cc (13.5 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine with vertical PTO-shaft, manufactured by Tecumseh.

The Tecumseh V60 engine has an L-head (side valve) design, vertical PTO shaft, aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. This engine can be equipped with float type carburetor and magneto ignition system.

The cylinder bore is 66.67 mm (2.62 in) and the piston stroke is 63.5 mm (2.50 in). Compression ratio rating is 6.19:1.

This engine produced 6.1 PS (4.5 KW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of max horsepower.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

V – Vertical PTO-shaft
60 – 6.0 HP

General information

Engine Specifications
Model	V60
Type	4-stroke, L-head, single cylinder
Displacement	221.7 cm³ (13.53 cu-in)
Max. horsepower	6.1 PS (4.5 KW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO)	–
Fuel system	Float type carburetor
Cooling system	Forced-air
Ignition system	Magneto ignition system
Lubricating system	Pressurized lubrication
Starting system	Recoil or electric starter
Fuel used	Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity	–

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio		6.19:1
Bore x Stroke		66.67 X 63.5 mm (2.62 x 2.50 in)
Sleeve internal diameter		66.675-66.700 mm (2.6250-2.6260 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter		66.573-66.586 mm (2.6210-2.6215 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):		2 / 1
Ring groove side clearance	Top	0.051-0.102 mm (0.002-0.004 in)
	Second	0.051-0.102 mm (0.002-0.004 in)
	Oil	0.051-0.102 mm (0.002-0.004 in)
Ring end gap	Top	0.254-0.508 mm (0.010-0.020 in)
	Second	0.254-0.508 mm (0.010-0.020 in)
Crankpin journal diameter		26.962-26.975 mm (1.0615-1.0620 in)
Crank shaft main bearing diameter		25.362-25.375 mm (0.9985-0.9990 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement:		L-head (sidevalve)
Valves:		2
Valve seat width:		1.067-1.321 mm (0.042-0.052 in)
Camshaft bearing:		15.824-15.837 mm (0.6230-0.6235 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head bolt	22.5 Nm (2.3 kgf·m; 16.6 ft·lb)
Connecting rod bolts	24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf·m; 17.7 ft·lb)
Flywheel nut	54.0 Nm (5.5 kgf·m; 39.9 ft·lb)
Spark plug	28.5 Nm (2.9 kgf·m; 21.0 ft·lb)

Service Information

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance	0.203 mm (0.008 in)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.305 mm (0.012 in)
Oil system
Oil type	API SF, SJ
Recommended oil	SAE 30, 10-W30
Oil capacity	0.81 liters (0.86 US.qts, 0.71 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug	Champion RJ8C
Spark plug gap	0.763 mm (0.030 in)

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General information

Cylinder Block and Head

Tightening torque specs

Service Information

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