Head all cleaned up and planed; one valve replaced, new carb, new coil, voltage regulator...at least that is what my brother mentioned on the invoice. No other major work was done. It ran great after I got it back.
In also considering the option of replacing the Cub, just talked to a local outfit who sells and recommends the Simplicity "Conquest". The guy there also knows and has worked on the old Cubs - along with the Kohler engines - so he is very familiar with my equipment. His personal preference would be to not put an engine into a 40+ year old tractor, but he would do the work for me. Outlay on the Conquest (with blade and deck) would be close to $6k. Approximate cost to fix the Cub probably in the range of $1k - $1,200 (including the rebuilt engine)
Uncertain of what is the best option here.
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