Lawn boy engine advice.

I wouldn't base an engine swap around this engine. Without knowing how much compression and it notes, "For parts or not working" and "don't know what it will need to get it running".

If you need the parts around the engine but not the engine, it might be a good deal.

Some people here and on Ebay sell rebuilt motors if you cannot find a new short-block.

Hi! I'm sure anything can be made to work with enough modification but if this was my mower I would be looking for a pre 1983 self propelled F engine with the Vader shroud if you are looking for a correct replacement for that deck. The motor you posted would have the compliance brake feature which would need the correct handle with the bail to operate or would need to have the brake disabled and a switch such as you have now installed. The motor is for a push mower so it is not compatible with your handle and drive system. I would get the mower running and use it as it is and keep a watch out for someone selling a 1978 through 1982 F self propelled Vader shroud engine. These were extremely popular and because they were made for a number of years there are a lot out there. Be patient, you will find one. Also post on the wanted section what you are looking for. Good luck. Bill

Hi! Here is a link to what appears to be the correct short block. Obviously you would also have to find all the rest of the parts to make the engine complete. Maybe the seller would have everything you need to be able to bolt this right up and mow. You could probably part out the other engine and get some of your money back that way. Bill

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lawnboy-Law...aultDomain_0&hash=item3f2936f77a#ht_772wt_777