Hi everyone.
BB is definately the man when it comes to these machines and he is the expert when it comes down to picking these things down to the fine details. That's the one problem about dating these machines is that you can only go by the engine dates which really means nothing if it's had a replacement engine somewhere in its lifetime, the other thing I hate about Briggs engines is that they stamped their dates on an interchangeable part so it's possible it's the origional engine but the blower recoil shrouds has been replaced with a cover from another engine. Why Briggs never stamped the block blows my mind, imagine engraving a vin number on the bonnet of a car, the good thing is your machine looks complete and serviceable so it comes down to budget and how keen you are to restore it. Just keep in mind it will empty your pockets and you won't get a cent back unless you use it your self and get the pleasure out of your hard work and effort, these machines are now becoming the poor man's classic car restoration and a Sunday mow with a Scott Bonnar is like taking out a shinny 69 Mustang while the neighbour takes his plastic 2019 jeep that never goes off road.
BS
