Hi grumpy, well said, and a good outcome thus far.

As this is a continuation of an old thread and Peter has decided to rebuild the Briggs, this topic is now complete, so I will close and lock it.
Peter, for your next post re your engine, can you please start a new thread in "Questions on Briggs and Stratton Engines".
If a question arises re the mower chassis itself, please post in "Questions on Lawn Mower Frames" Scott Bonnar cylinder mowers.
