The Tecumseh VH60 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 VH60 engine has an L-head (side valve) design, vertical PTO shaft, cast-iron 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 Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)
- 60 – 6.0 HP
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | VH60 |
| 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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