G'day Paul

This is an engine well worth saving.
It's the 8 Series that first appeared on AUS rotaries in 1960,
making it the first Briggs vertical shaft to do so.

The 8 Series had a longer life in horizontal form than in
vertical form - the vert. being replaced by the famous 9 series.
The 8 Series horozontal shafts would live on - powering such
mowers as the Model 45 Scott Bonnars.

This engine is of a high specification, having the Flo-jet
carby and Hushtone muffler. Other mowers would be fitted with the
Pulsa-jet carby.

I note that this one has remote throttle control and was once
red in colour. That is an important clue.

My best guess is that this was originally fitted to a HG Palmer De-luxe,
a known user of this specification (type) in 1960. The only other user I know
of in 1960 was Rover Mowers - but their spec. had on-board throttle control.

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You have supplied great photos and video for the record.

Hope this helps.
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Jack