Cool deal. The ninja blade seems to be the best mulching blade. I personally don't mulch often, although I may this year. But that's what I use based on many other peoples' opinion from using it.
That is a nice save! Original owner and it that shape. Heck of a find for $20. I would definiely leave that original like you did being that good of condition. So have you used it lately or done anymore with it?
Haven't done anymore yet. Pulled the engine and shroud and cleaned it all up but it needs carb work so it's going to sit for awhile. It'll start but run for just a few seconds and then die. I will get it fixed but I have several that need work so they gotta wait til I have time and money. So for now it's up on the rack...nice to look at though!
Here's my latest find, an old briggs 5hp I/C for my commercial deck that was missing an engine. Found it this weekend for $25. Missing the shroud and it needs the pulley and blade adapter on the shaft but I already have the shroud on order from eBay. Got it from the guy I bought my BBC snapper last summer. I got it cleaned up and mounted, the mower also needs a new flat disc so this will be a summer project, although I should have time for more projects too but here it is so far.