Model 60 carburetor to governor linkage availabilty? VH60 Tecumseh

Jesse Brandon
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Username: Johndeereguy37
PA
Registered: 10-2013
Post Number: 52
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2014 - 12:01 pm:
I got the linkage from a parts tractor at the local tractor salvage yard. I am not sure if it's available from JD. I doubt it, but it may be worth a try.



Jesse Brandon
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Username: Johndeereguy37
PA
Registered: 10-2013
Post Number: 68
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 9:36 am:

The old linkage I took off of a parts tractor in the local salvage yard has broken on me. and I looked on Jacks small engines for the parts, but there are so many variants for the VH-60.
I don't know which one is which, since the ID plate on my engine is painted over, and worn off. It is very hard to read the numbers. I ordered a manual for my 60, but it is still on back-order. I'll probably have to cancel it soon.
Does anyone know what the correct governor to carburetor linkages are, and the best place to get them?

tucker w fuller
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Username: Uncletuck
mi
Registered: 2-2012
Post Number: 67
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 2:57 pm:

Let me know if you find any...I went to the John deere store and they can not get any

Jesse,
Referring to the key numbers in the illustration below:

#8, JD M41819, Tecumseh 31823.
#12, JD M41820, Tecumseh 31361.
#13, JD M43520, Tecumseh 32582.

You should be able to order all of these using the Tecumseh part number from a Tecumseh parts supplier. I have ordered them in the past from http://outdoordistributors.com/parts.html

If you are still unsuccessful, go back to your JD dealer and ask them to order them for you from "The Parts Depot". They are showing some of both links in stock (under the JD part number) but you can not order direct from them, rather the order must be initiated from your dealer.