OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Collectors Corner Cylinder My Second Scott Bonnar Model No. 450520

Hi Guys,

Just purchased my second 17" reel Scott Bonnar. This one is a unrestored original model No. 450520. Good working order with a catcher.

Plans are to restore this Scott Bonnar back to its original glory (no Modifications).

Enjoy the Photos

Hi SBM,

My on a good score there!
What you have there is a good example of an early Series 2 twin rail still in its working clothes. The Briggs is a Model 80102, manufactured on the 28th October 1975 which would suggest that the machine chassis was manufactured at the Thebarton factory in S Aust. early to mid 1976.

I also notice that the inner half of the cutter clutch has been replaced at some stage by the later design grub screw type, which is a good thing as they are about $70 to replace...less vibration also.
Plenty of life left in the cylinder reel....this should make an excellent restoration.

By the way, my machine is also a 450520, from around the same time.

Thanks Deejay.

Really happy with purchase. Planning to give it a full service. Catcher is in pretty good condition. Will post up some pics of chain case etc.

Starting up my little collection of scott bonnars.

Next on my shopping list is a 20" reel Scott Bonnar. Have not even seen one for sale.. very rare to find.

Peter

Looking to restore this Stratton and briggs back to its original glory. Does anyone know where I can bore the cylinder in Sydney?

So the code is a date stamp?
YYMMDDXX

Are the last 2 digits for the shift?
That is
01=Day shift
02=Afternoon Shift
03=Night shift

Hello Rexy

There was some discussion on this here:-
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=62720

Hope that helps.
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Jack

Hi Rexy,

Basically Statesboro in Georgia USA. Shifts are not suggested in the codes at all.

Cheers,
BB