Hi prd
The non aluminium nose cone has to be after 1983 but should be within 2 years after the date as they were talking of getting rid of the nose cone in 1982. These green decals were used in 1981 onwards. Its chassis number stamped onto the axle beam holder is 81800491. The motor assuming its original is 8hp B&S I/C and is 319cc and yellow air cooled cowel. It was seized but removal of the plug and WD40 spray in bore freed it up. I will get the engine number after I pull engine out.
Rear axle has been rewelded by myself. It was slightly bent after weld but I ground out the weld on the 91 degree side and put lots of weld in and let it cool. Presto, now 90 degrees so I will use it to get it going at least. I wonder if you can run tubeless tyres with these original alloy rims. I am a metal polisher and one of the rims has had sparkle added. I think the mower may restore well as tinware is very good order.
