Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

[Lugnuut]

I have a Commando 500 (5hp?) with the following model and serial #'s
Model# ? T-642-04c
Serial# ? 6238230

I need to find parts for this motor..possibly replace carb completely... also need to know the year model and any additional info.. I have scoured the internet, but just find useless info.. any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Feel free to answer in this forum or email me directly at Thanks!
Joe

 

[steelespike]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

Lauson is a totally air cooled 4 stroke outboard built in the 40s and 50s.<br /> They were sold to Tecumseh in the mid 50s<br /> they never put the outboard back into production.<br /> Couldnt find a T642 closest T600 in 48-49 or<br /> T650 in 50. 6 hp.<br /> If it is indeed a 4 stroke then it is surely a Lauson if it is a 2 stroke Tecumseh it may be built by Eska.<br /> If a Lauson parts will be very hard to find.<br /> try The Antique Outboard club at www.aomci.org.<br /> If Eska try certified parts corp. <br />www.tcoutboard.com

 

[steelespike]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

Lauson is a totally air cooled 4 stroke outboard built in the 40s and 50s.<br /> They were sold to Tecumseh in the mid 50s<br /> they never put the outboard back into production.<br /> Couldnt find a T642 closest T600 in 48-49 or<br /> T650 in 50. 6 hp.<br /> If it is indeed a 4 stroke then it is surely a Lauson if it is a 2 stroke Tecumseh it may be built by Eska.<br /> If a Lauson parts will be very hard to find.<br /> try The Antique Outboard club at www.aomci.org.<br /> If Eska try certified parts corp. <br />www.tcoutboard.com

 

[kramrock]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

Hey Lugnuut,
I got this same motor about 2 months ago. Had it out a couple of times and runs good but seems to get a little hot. If you find any info on the motor let me know and I will do the same. Thanks, Kramrock

 

[mrcrabs]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

Lauson is a totally air cooled 4 stroke outboard

Lauson Power products is or was Tecumseh, I know about the 4 cycle Lauson but I believe what you have is a old V51 2 cycle, some carbs were diaphragm pumpers and others had a bowl and float, picture's would be nice on one that old as my books don't go that far back and the carbs came in all sorts of configurations and there hard to come by...last one I got my hands on went to Tom Anderson AKA Tom @ buzzardsbluff

 

[MahtyMaht]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

Look like this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5hp-command...827725&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr

 

[skills]

Re: Lauson/Tecumseh Commando 500 HELP! PLEASE!

I have a couple old Lauson engines laying around that look an awful lot like the one in that ebay link (the engine part, not the whole LU). Post some pics and I can see what might match.