Thought I'd start a thread on the trike I got recently.
Although it resembles the "T555" MW trike (ZCQ-13395A) it is not!
This one has a Tecumseh 8HP (HM80) with lighting coil. It appears to have been very well taken care of.
The front fender is undamaged & has the original mudflap. The MW model/serial number tag is
in excellent shape. The tires appear to be original to the period at least. 21x12-8s.
It is a Comet clutch/torque converter set up chained to a one inch axle equipped with a differential.
The original stickers for the kill switch and "warnings" are still affixed. It had the
original tail light still bolted to the back end.
It's BIG! 7'6" long and 48" wide. The seat is nice except for the lone mouse hole! I'll have it
redone with a bit more padding.
- I could use some help in finding a manual for this specific model. The T555 manual I have
shows considerable differences; incl. a Briggs engine & different chain tensioning set up.
- The only missing piece is the headlight bezel. Was this piece common to any other machines?
There are no stampings on it to ID it….
I have a replacement bulb already in hand.
- Wondering what color it was from MW back in the day? Looks like
a dark blue under the rattle can black that's on it now….
It has band brakes for both left and right rear wheels. Thinking of converting to disks since I intend to use it
this winter to ride in the snow out here in the sticks where I live!
I found about a half bushel of mice nestings packed into the engine housing! After a thorough cleaning, replacement
of the coil, points, condenser, and a quick carb cleaning….she fired right up and ran great & engaged the clutch and torque
converter.
So, before I tear it apart I thought I'd post these pics of it just as I found it.
Although it resembles the "T555" MW trike (ZCQ-13395A) it is not!
This one has a Tecumseh 8HP (HM80) with lighting coil. It appears to have been very well taken care of.
The front fender is undamaged & has the original mudflap. The MW model/serial number tag is
in excellent shape. The tires appear to be original to the period at least. 21x12-8s.
It is a Comet clutch/torque converter set up chained to a one inch axle equipped with a differential.
The original stickers for the kill switch and "warnings" are still affixed. It had the
original tail light still bolted to the back end.
It's BIG! 7'6" long and 48" wide. The seat is nice except for the lone mouse hole! I'll have it
redone with a bit more padding.
- I could use some help in finding a manual for this specific model. The T555 manual I have
shows considerable differences; incl. a Briggs engine & different chain tensioning set up.
- The only missing piece is the headlight bezel. Was this piece common to any other machines?
There are no stampings on it to ID it….
I have a replacement bulb already in hand.
- Wondering what color it was from MW back in the day? Looks like
a dark blue under the rattle can black that's on it now….
It has band brakes for both left and right rear wheels. Thinking of converting to disks since I intend to use it
this winter to ride in the snow out here in the sticks where I live!
I found about a half bushel of mice nestings packed into the engine housing! After a thorough cleaning, replacement
of the coil, points, condenser, and a quick carb cleaning….she fired right up and ran great & engaged the clutch and torque
converter.
So, before I tear it apart I thought I'd post these pics of it just as I found it.