John Deere engine motor ID needed

[57harvey]

My father is trying to get my Grandmother's property cleaned up and there is a bunch of old equipment out there. This includes an old John Deere engine, which my dad described as a "John Deere 40". It is a hand cranked engine that they used for one season as a power plant for their lumber mill work, and has been sitting ever since. I am hoping to lay claim to it...the crank spins and there is compression and I think it would be neat to restore my Grandfather's

At any rate, I need some help in identifying the engine. I have attached a URL where I have a picture. My dad says it was purchased new sometime in the late 40's or early 50's.

Thanks!



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[57harvey]

 

[Anonymous-0]

Harvey that engine looks just like the ones that John Deere put on there combines. they are the same engines used on the little l and la tractors.my dad had two 12A combines with them.they are crank start.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Appears to be a "LUS" Power Unit, which fits the time frame. You'll need a parts catalog, you can order one by calling 800-522-7448.

 

[msb]

Maybe an LUC. Never heard of an LUS before.

 

[Anonymous-0]

The "LUS" was the stationary power unit version of the "LUC", and yes they made some. I've seen advertising literature for them, and there are records of their existence.