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Hi all just posted a picture of the grill front as requested it may help.
On more research i have found that the dayton brand was possibly made by mtd for a usa company ww grainger.
Also come across a picture of a early montgomery ward , it is same shape only diffrence is 3 speed h pattern ,the dayton i have is 4 speed in the arch (501 peerless)
The victa 8/30 and 8/34 with dayton 8/30 are all the same mould with
gearbox and mud gaurd changes.
Lets us know your thoughts
cheers dayton1