Hi Tom, and a warm welcome to the forum. grin
It's always nice to have another Scott Bonnar owner on board, as we all like to learn new things and tinker here. wink

Reconditioning a Model 45 is a great idea for a school project, and the early solid engine deck 14" Scotty will be ideal for this purpose.

First, it would be good to know the approximate age of the machine, and we can do that establishing the date of manufacture of the Briggs engine.

When you get your hands on the machine, if you look on the engine metal air-cowling in front of the air cleaner, you should see the Model, Type and Code stamped into the metal....We need you to post all the numbers here, and we can give you the date and other information. wink

We are here to help you....and Tom, once again :welcome: to OutdoorKing.
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Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl grin