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Thankfully, the shaft on the Briggs engine is also 7/8ths in diameter. Using my puller, I removed the collar (?) from the dead engine and after drilling/tapping the new shaft, put it on the Honda. Cinched up good and tight. Honda provided a pilot hole on the shaft, so I could make a good...

Good grief, I could spend more for the parts to attach a blade than for the engine itself! Ridiculous.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Engines/Gas-Diesel-Engines/Vertical-Shaft-Engines/4-4-HP-160cc-Honda-Vertical-Shaft-Engine-GCV160-28-1931.axd

I hope this helps: 4.4 HP 160cc Honda Vertical Shaft Engine GCV160 28-1931 Bought it through Surplus Center in Nebraska. I can post the engine or serial number if that helps. Thanks, Guys!

Hello Guys! I live in western Washington state and just got a new 160 engine to replace the old briggs on the mower. The deck is fine and the new Honda looks like a nice fit. My question is, what kind of an adapter will I need for the 7/8" keyed shaft...and more importantly, it looks like I'll...