Hi NormK and Sapper
Sapper, it sounds like you've got plenty of time to find your ideal alloy base of your dreams to whack your baby on so don't despair. It's a very doable proposition.
Make sure it's free of damage and wear and that the axles don't flop around. I've seen alloy bases where years of vibration has taken it's toll on the axle location points of the base, although this was on decades old mowers.
At least you made the best choice in the engine dept!!
NormK, I wasn't sure on that. Thanks for clearing it up.
