I believe Cub Cadet Originals are worth more with their original engines or the replacement 8 hp engines. The 7/8 hp engines had more than enough power to do anything that would be expected from an "O"
It is difficult at best, to put a 10 hp engine in an Original. The 10 hp engines and fuel tanks are much taller than the 7/8 hp engines and the gas tank mounting or hood is normally butchered in the process. Please understand that I have seen pictures of Originals with 10 hp engines installed that did look alright, but that is very much the exception rather than the rule.
"In not-perfect shape" can mean many things, pictures would be most helpful.
I'm pretty sure I would steer clear of an "O" with a 10 hp engine, unless it was VERY well done or I needed it for parts. If this were my first "O", I would wait patiently for a nicer one to come along. Don't let this guy take your money just because you're antsy for a classic piece of American history, there are A LOT of pretty nice Originals out there for a reasonable price.
Good luck to you.
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