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I've had this machine since new. I've done some major things to keep 'er running like replace transmission, weld up rust holes in the deck, numerous jackshaft replacements, switch to Kevlar belts which are near bulletproof, change over to solid state ignition, rebuild carb, replace seat with one...

I have a 1981 10hp Briggs engine on a Craftsman 36" tractor I've got apart to replace points and condenser system with solid state. I noticed the plastic starter gear P/N 280104 teeth are worn. Several teeth are not just worn but have chipped teeth corners where they engage the ring gear. There...

I've read that B&S switched from points and condenser ignition to electronic in 1982. My 1982 Craftsman lawn tractor (orig. owner) has points and condenser so maybe that's wrong or maybe mine was one of the last old school ignitions. The conversion may have happened midyear? Recently I've seen...