I must say I only here good about these mods and obviously they have been implemented for a reason.
When you think of it very silly reasons to throw them out. Such good mowers I personally like the 80s victas for my own house. Great bases and the powerful p/ts keep on singing. Thanks for the bearing indications.

I've played around with a couple 4 strokes,i must say Ive become a 1 eyed victa 2 stroke man now... Having lots of fun. Got the new utility bits a 160 going the other day. Bloody hell those older lowers without electrics and metal carbs are better