The Tec 14hp isn"t made anymore- the company isn"t around either. If this is the basic flathead engine- look for a LP gas head for higher compression, was common to use the Tecumseh in industrial warehouse applications with the LP. Next step is basic cleanup around the intake maniflods and exhaust- match manifold to port, trim gasket as needed, file a bit at the matching ends- this applies to the OHV models also. A bit of relieving port work around valve guides using old "area rule" practice, lengthen and open exhaust pipe a step if practical before muffler will get a little reduced exhaust pressure and maybe slight extraction effect at operating speed. Minimal parts expense, some labor for a winters keep busy work and a extra 100 rpm, 1 hp at load with no adverse reliabily issues. If you really need the extra hill climbing capability, check out the mounting patterns on Vtwin Honda"s, Kohlers, late Briggs and get the working RPM match- 3200, 3600, 2800- whatever you need to set governor at to match your tranny final gearing. I managed to fit a $25.00 garage sale XBolens 12/14hp OHV Tecumseh into a old Simplicity 700 frame. RN
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