Hello all,
I have finally started on the resto of my 450589 (serial #01774), its not in a very good way, as about 10yrs back I swapped out good parts for my other SB45 that I sold about 8yrs ago. After stripping it down today I have determined it needs a FULL resto including paint and re-engine as it will become the main mower and due to now having a Kirby H4-4B as the B&S was one of the items I stripped out many years back (surprisingly the Kirby fired up yesterday after 5 mins of playing with it).
I have a few questions.
1. Where is the best place to have the frame and other painted items sand blasted (I'm located on Brisbane's northside).
2. How to best determine if the cylinder blades have enough metal remaining to be ground and serviceable (does anyone know the typical/serviceable depth of the cylinder blades)?
3. Any suggestion where best to have the cylinder repaired (a few minor bends) and ground, including the base plate. Would also like to have them both sand blasted and painted (happy to ship anywhere). Has anyone had experience with this gent prior? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131566703219?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
4. Where best to source a replacement catcher, secondhand or remanu. is fine.
5. Any good sources to pickup a B&S 3.5hp engine, found some on ebay, around $265.
6. The gear side cover has a few little dents and a very small spilt (guessing due to a loose chain at some time), how best to repair?
6. Happy to sell to Kirby if someone is wanting it, it is only missing the air filter and air filter wire retainer, seems to have ok compression.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers Matt
