Hi all. I'm a 3rd generation SB45 tragic, and thanks to the inspiration of this site am going to attempt a rebuild of a SB45. I have been using one for a year or two that a previous tenant dropped a Dunlite pump engine on...works OK, but is overpowered, and the pull cord housing projects way too far out over the RHS which makes mowing close to a wall impossible. It is in dire need of remachining the reel and blade as well.

So...I recently had the opportunity to purchase a newer model in v good condition..one owner, full service history, including purchase receipts from 1992...and I mean full...I am pretty sure he wrote down each time he hand washed the thing...It needs work on the reel too, but i'm going to focus on the older one first.

This is the new one. It is in very good condition for a 20+ year old mower.
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This is the older one. Not sure on its age as no engine to date against. I have pulled the engine off, but had to split the clutch as it is pretty wedged in there. I assume I should just be removing the two square head screws in the housing? any tips to get the clutch half off the engine? I will likely replace with a more compatible power plant.
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