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hello there again gents , sort of hoping one of yez might shed a little light on what this is ? looks like its a sheerline or cadet engine , carb and muffler on opposite sides but cowelling looks different , i think its mouted on a 2T kirby base late ? but i can see its been cut out neatly for the port cover on the old 125 .

a blade bar i have never seen too or the height adjuster ! still its as solid as a rock but some wear in the body where axles go through . yes through , they are bolted stub axle type thing to the end of a rod .
number on the rear of base is on chrome decals , serial 768931 . model 84-158 . engine number is either A or 1 623697 , got a white victa choke on it too . the decal on the front says ball bearing engine






also in the package was an 80's g3 orange utility and same vintage high arch contessa G4 basket case .
was a nice 6 hour 500 k drive too

beer o'clock now , Dave