At present my mower base is off getting powder coated and the handles will be replated when I get some time off work to deliver them to the electroplater.
I ordered some new parts that were delivered today - general rubbers, cork linings and replacement bearings.
The reel and blade are being sharpened. I'm not using the guys that did the assembly in my other mower (Morrison reel mower) - whilst they did a good job sharpening the reel and blade and replacing the bearings, they assembled the reel the wrong way around. Besides, I've since found a good local business who have been sharpening these for years.
Should be nice when I get it all back together.
I've also found a distributor in the US that still stocks Lauson-Tecumseh parts - mainly gaskets and oil seals. They have been very helpful with me sending photos and measurements and them matching with new-old-stock or superceded items. The parts should arrive next week sometime and I'll let you know how I go. I guess I'll still fit the B&S engine and just hang on to the Kirby-Tecumseh as a spare.
Chris

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2HP Kirby-Tecumseh Scott Bonnar 45 (14" cylinder)
2HP Briggs & Stratton Morrison 350BD (14" cylinder)
3HP Briggs & Stratton Rover (17" rotary)