I am also tearing down my new 1863 engine and found it stuffed full of chicken feathers. Maybe it was trying to keep warm? Anyway I pulled the flywheel off and guess what... the seal was hanging there loose.
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1872 with 50C deck
1862 with 50C deck
1641 with 48GT deck
364 snow blower
IH Cub Original with deck
GREEN 317 with integral sleeve hitch, front hydraulic
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