Originally Posted by bonnar_bloke
Hi Guys,

Any Honda off the footpath sounds good to me, don't know about the rest of it though. The engine looks to be either a 2 HP or a 2.5 HP size engine. Its a great engine for a 14 inch Scotty that's got an ailing Briggs on it. Like mine. It's a rather old unit though I must say, but don't let that discourage you. Just check out the thread on "The true testament of a Honda engine" that I put up under "Off Topics".

As far as your modded Scotty is concerned there are only two options and that is replace the lower portion with a Series II handle bar or get a set of Genuine Briggs handle bar adaptor plates which I can post a picture up in real size so that they can be copied and cost you the total amount of the two bits of steel plate.

Cheers,
BB.

Hi BB,

Sorry mate, I did a quick measurement and it's a 17". I thought it was a 14" from initial measurement, although I must admit - I was rather rushed. Never the less, a 17" Is an even better score for $100.

Given it's just the bottom half of the handle that's damaged, what do you think is the best option? I'm not fast if it's genuine or not, although the question has to be asked - If I'm replacing the bottom section with new, and the top half has a bit of surface rust, would it be best to replace the whole lot, or paint the bottom section also?

I've started pulling her apart and apart from a missing height adjuster bolt and adjuster screw and one slightly bent cutting blade along with a snapped brake adjuster - I think she's faired ok. It's sprockets replaced at some point I'd say because they look to be in pretty darn good condition for a unit that was used commercially (at least that's what the previous owner does for a living).

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