Tecumseh HH160

Tecumseh HH160The Tecumseh HH160 is a 453 cc, (27.6 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Tecumseh for general-purpose applications.

It has an 88.9 mm (3.5 in) cylinder bore and 69.8 mm (2.75 in) piston stroke. The Tecumseh HH160 engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power.

The Tecumseh HH160 features:

  • Cast-iron cylinder block
  • OHV (overhead valve) design
  • Solid-state ignition system
  • Walbro carburetor
  • Splash type lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Recoil or electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelHH160
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement453 cm3, (27.64 cu·in)
Max. horsepower16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
Cooling systemForced air
Lubricating systemSplash
Ignition systemSolid-state
Fuel systemWalbro carburetor
Fuel usedGasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemRecoil or electric starter
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)
Dry weight

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:
Cylinder bore:88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Piston stroke:69.8 mm (2.75 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):88.9000-88.9250 mm (3.5-3.501 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard):88.7730-88.8240 mm (3.495-3.497 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Piston pin diameter:17.4650-17.4750 mm (0.6876-0.688 in)
Side clearance ring groove (Top):0.038-0.089 mm (0.0015-0.0035 in)
Side clearance ring groove (Second):0.038-0.089 mm (0.0015-0.0035 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.254-0.508 mm (0.01-0.02 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.254-0.508 mm (0.01-0.02 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:34.925-34.938 mm (1.375-1.3755 in)
Carnkshaft seat diameter for roller bearings:30.137-30.150 mm (1.186-1.187 in)
Crankshaft center distance:34.9 mm (1.375 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV, gear driven
Valves:2
Valve seat angle:46°
Valve seat width:1.067-1.321 mm (0.0420-0.052 in)
Valve face angle:45°
Valve lip width:1.524 mm (0.060 in)
Valve face width:3.378 mm (0.1330 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE):50.292 mm (1.98 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST):50.292 mm (1.98 in)

Service Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.127 mm (0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.2540 mm (0.010 in)
Oil type:API SF or SE
Recommended oil: Summer 30 or 10W-30,
Winter 5W-30, 10W
Oil capacity:1.5 L (1.59 US. qt, 1.32 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Walbro carburetor
Ignition system
Type:Solid-state
Spark plug:Champion L-82C, L-85
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Ignition coil air gap0.152-0.254 mm (0.006-0.01 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod screw or nut20.3-27.1 Nm (15.0-20.1 ft-lbs)
Mounting flange cylinder cover screw9.7-12.4 Nm (7.2-9.2 ft-lbs)
Cylinder cover flywheel end11.3-14.7 Nm (8.4-10.9 ft-lbs)
Flywheel nut13.6-18.1 Nm (10.1-13.4 ft-lbs)
PTO shaft to flywheel67.8-74.6 Nm (50.2-55.3 ft-lbs)
Spark plug11.3-14.1 Nm (8.4-10.4 ft-lbs)
Intake pipe to cylinder24.9-31.6 Nm (18.4-23.4 ft-lbs)
Carburetor to intake pipe8.1-10.9 Nm (6.0-8.1 ft-lbs)
Air cleaner elbow to carburetor5.4-8.1 Nm (4.0-6.0 ft-lbs)
Air cleaner bracket to elbow2.8-4.0 Nm (2.1-3.0 ft-lbs)
Air cleaner bracket to carburetor1.7-2.8 Nm (1.3-2.1 ft-lbs)
Tank bracket to cylinder (5/16′ lower)1.7-2.8 Nm (1.3-2.1 ft-lbs)
Tank bracket to cylinder (1/4′)17.0-22.6 Nm (12.6-16.7 ft-lbs)
Starter-recoil-top mount10.9-13.6 Nm (8.1-10.1 ft-lbs)
Starter-electric-straight drive4-5-6.8 Nm (3.0-4.1 ft-lbs)
Rope start pulley mounting screws15.8-19.2 Nm (11.7-14.2 ft-lbs)
Rocker arm box to cylinder head6.8-8.5 Nm (4.1-6.3 ft-lbs)
Rocker arm cover and breather (screw to stud)9.0-10.2 Nm (6.7-7.6 ft-lbs)
Rocker arm adjusting screw lock nut1.7-2.3 Nm (1.3-1.7 ft-lbs)
Magneto stator mounting screw2.3-3.4 Nm (1.7-2.5 ft-lbs)
Blower housing to baffle or cylinder8.1-10.9 Nm (6.0-8.1 ft-lbs)
Housing baffle to cylinder5.4-8.1 Nm (4.0-6.0 ft-lbs)
Blower housing extension to cylinder8.1-10.9 Nm (6.0-8.1 ft-lbs)
Governor rod clamp to rod (screw and nut)8.1-10.9 Nm (6.0-8.1 ft-lbs)
Governor rod clamp to lever (screw and nut)1.7-2.8 Nm (1.3-2.1 ft-lbs)
Ground wire to terminal1.7-2.3 Nm (1.3-1.7 ft-lbs)
Toggle stop switch nut0.6-1.1 Nm (0.4-0.8 ft-lbs)
Oil drain plug 3/8-181.1-1.7 Nm (0.8-1.3 ft-lbs)
Oil drain cap9.0-11.3 Nm (6.7-8.3 ft-lbs)

Applications

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