It really is, BB! If only work didn't get in the way of spending every waking minute on them...Ha!
Yes, it is a 2.5 HP...60102 0347-01 75060503. I was thinking this might be the one to keep for myself as well. The first one to work on will be the Craftsman on the right with the 1977 motor. This is the one that I plan on having done by Christmas for Dad.
Do you have any advice for preparing and repainting the engine? Some advice has been to paint it assembled and other advice has been to remove as many parts as I can to repaint separately. How did you go about yours? Which is the closest to original engine colour - chevy orange or International? I'm guessing signal red is for the reel and sole plate? I want the final product to be as close to original as possible. I'm also getting Craftsman stickers done up for the catcher so that they remain identifiable in the future.
