I just ran in the bolts where the holes lined up. I have a feeling there is supposed to be 4 bolts but who ever worked on the mower at some point in life left one out. The head bolts were a bit loose also so I think someone messed with it. I know my friend did not mess with as he is so OCD that he uses a torque wrench to tight the cap on his pen. ;-) Going out to my shop to play with my mower(s) and motorcycles as I have another cross country trip in 2 weeks.
Tom
Roger I rolled the mower over on its side and double checked that there are indeed only 3 bolts. The owners manual also only shows 3 bolts.
Tom
Roger here is the parts list for the mower I took the engine from and the bolts are #45 and the "special washers" are #74
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What the hell is she cooking?
Don't have a clue.