MTD Mud Bug

MTD Mud Bug

Description

The “Mud Bug” was made by MTD, a company known more for producing lawn mowers. They were designed to be fun toys that could be transported in a station wagon, back when people actually bought station wagons.

This one is in very good running condition.


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Award history

2016
Third Place Vintage Motorcycle at KGAI Open House

Here's some video of it running




Tecumseh part numbers:
30547A points - $12.75 - Point gap is .020
30548B condenser - $5.25
610842 coil - no longer available - Coil gap is .010
Tecumseh vented metal gas cap 410224

Engine specs:
Tecumseh 8 horse power engine
Model HM80 155018
Serial # 2235D

Drive belt part # 12-13058 - www.gokartsupply.com 318-925-2224
2 in stock $24.50 each.


Tecumseh part numbers:
30547A points - $12.75 - Point gap is .020
30548B condenser - $5.25
610842 coil - no longer available - Coil gap is .010


Equipment Specifications
Year1973
ManufacturerMTD
ModelMud Bug
Detailed Information
Airframe
Here are some vintage Mud Bug ads

Mud Bug Ads



Click here for the maintenance history

Engine Specs
Tecumseh 8 horse power engine
Model HM80 155018
Serial # 2235D

Click here the service manual



The oil sump capacity is 26 ounces or 1-5/8 U.S. Pints
(.76 liters).
Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”.
Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil
consumption. SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended.

Drive belt part # 12-13058 - www.gokartsupply.com 318-925-2224
2 in stock $24.50 each.


Tecumseh part numbers:
30547A points - $12.75 - Point gap is .020
30548B condenser - $5.25
610842 coil - no longer available - Coil gap is .010

oil level

We are using: Straight Grade oil. Tecumseh Power Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W


oil type
Detailed Description
Part of the collection of Harry Kraemer's rare 3 wheel vehicles.
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