Hi JRC, all should not be lost, just look around and pick up a Powertorque mower and swap the motor over. I will fit, I'm just not sure if it runs a longer shaft. If you can pull the motor off and then I can check the measurement for you. I do have one of those here but it has a full crank motor on it. I can check that one tomorrow to see if the shaft is any longer than a normal full crank, but I think they would probably be the same. You should be able to pick up a Powertorque for free/$10/$15 at least that's what they are in Melb if you scratch around
