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                                  Exhibit 10.1


                    [letterhead of Tecumseh Products Company]

November 16, 2005



Mr. Eric L. Stolzenberg
17603 Westward Reach Road
Cornelius, NC 28031


Dear Ric:

         I am delighted to offer you the position of Compressor SBU President,
Tecumseh Products Company. As recently discussed, the specifics are, subject to
your passing a physical examination and drug screen:

         1.       Job Title:           Compressor SBU President

         2.       Salary:              $280,000

         3.       Incentive Plan:      Participation in the Company's Management
                                       Incentive Plan of 2006

         4.       Vacation:            Three weeks per calendar year beginning
                                       in 2006 and four weeks after ten years of
                                       service (per Company policy).

         5.       Moving Expenses: Certain reimbursements listed below for
                  pre-move and actual moving expenses fall into taxable and
                  non-taxable categories.

                  (a)      Moving expenses to include packing, shipping,
                           unloading, etc. of household goods.

                  (b)      Reasonable time off work with pay will be granted for
                           moving.

                  (c)      Up to one week's expenses to and from location for
                           spouse including lodging and meals while seeking a
                           new residence.

                  (d)      Travel and meal expenses for spouse and dependents
                           from old location to new location at the time the
                           family relocates.

                  (e)      Relocation allowance up to $100,000 to cover moving
                           expenses not covered in the customary moving
                           allowance plus travel expenses to and from Tecumseh,
                           Michigan, and lodging and meals for employee only
                           while in the Tecumseh, Michigan area payable as
                           incurred up to a maximum of three (3) years from date
                           of hire.


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Ric Stolzenberg
November 16, 2005
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         6. Change of Control (draft attached) not to become effective until the
earlier of relocation to the Tecumseh, Michigan area or three (3) years from
date of hire.

         7. Start Date:        November 16, 2005

         8. Insurance:         First day of the month following the start date.



         Please let me know as soon as possible of your decision. If you accept,
please make an appointment with your physician for a physical examination,
including drug screen (forms enclosed). Please return the completed forms and
the drug screen lab results in the enclosed envelope or fax to Corporate Human
Resources at 517-423-8853. All information must be received prior to your start
date.


         We are very impressed with you and your qualifications and believe that
you would be an ideal addition to our management team. I look forward to hearing
from you soon.



Sincerely,



/s/ MICHAEL R. FORMAN

Michael R. Forman
Vice-President and Director
Corporate Human Resources

Enclosures