Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Help! I need a new carburetor for my old Snowbird, self-propelled,  snow blower. The old one has oxidized beyond use.  The model number on the engine is model H50-651166, the serial number is 7233 10220.  What part number would I use.  The only thing I have found is Tecumseh #631067A but I can't find any using this number. Are there alternatives to using this particular carb?

Thanks Steve O

Steve.

If your model number is H50-65116G, the original carb is #630992B which then supercedes too #631826.

Thanks, the label plate from the engine doesn't specify a letter after the model number. The plate only says H50-651166, no letter on the end. Would this make a difference? It seems to me that as long as the carb fits and delivers the proper amount of fuel, then I should be O K.  Just for s**ts and grins, does the model number tell me how many horsepower the engine is rated for? That would be helpful too. The snowblower has been painted over many times and that kind of information is lost to me.

Have a great Navy day, Steve

Steve.
Yes, the horsepower is in the model number  (H50 = 5 horsepower.)
Tecumseh only uses 5 numerals in thier model numbers followed by a letter. (H50-65116G)
My guess would be that you are miss-reading the last digit as a "6" instead of a "G".
There is also a mfg. number stamped on the carb. A tecumseh dealer can use that number too find the right carb for that engine.
And....sure....you can use another carb, if you dont mind dicking around searching for one and then adapting it too your particular engine.