Thanks very much Jack.
Why is the SB more rewarding? Easier to maintain and manage the blades, 4-stroke smoothness etc?
PS, on the weekend I will clean up, then take some more closeup pics of the SB and look inside the chain case to see that the sprockets and chains are all ok and there's no dodgy repairs etc.
After reading another resto thread on here, I'm guessing the condition of the reel and bed knife are equally as important. Fortunately I think they are in better nick than the Victa. They have both been stored in a small tool shed for about a decade.
I'm also thinking it's fairly likely I can get a new set of gaskets etc for the Briggs and Stratton ? I might head down to my local mower specialist and see what they have in stock. There's oil staining all over the SB but I think it has dripped off of something else in storage.
Given the poor condition of the catcher I will have a mate who is an excellent sheet metal worker knock me up a new one. Unless anyone has a second hand one around Adelaide?
I will start a new thread on the SB specifically with pictures of any irregularities I might encounter.
I really appreciate the assistance.
Cheers!
