Muffler Swap

[Hick 2,229]

When I brought the freebie 1920 (same as Sunstar) home, I noticed the muffler outlet was aimed forward and there was a hole in the front grill. I figured someone replaced the muffler with one off something else and cut the hole in the grill.  As I researched it, I discovered that was how they came out of the factory!

Then I noticed the Sunstar mufflers came out the side. I watched a few Sunstar mufflers on ebay, pricey critters! Then one came up for $15 + $15 shipping.  Grabbed it! Got it on today.

Now to find a new grill.  It was also bent up.  Have a new take-off full-size grill off our 7060 Allis (my avatar) out on the farm, thought about cutting it down and putting it in. Have to run that past my brother, though!

Edited December 5, 2016 by Hick
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[MikeES 458]

I have had 2 1920 DAs and both had the muffler coming out the side and not the grill, though I have seen both Sunstars and Allis' with the exhaust out the grill like yours.

[Hick 2,229]

Interesting.  Must be a production change rather than badge.
Wonder which is earlier?
Not sure of the year of my tractor.

 

[MikeES 458]

My last 1920 had a M20 with a year of 1990, with the exhaust out the side.  I pretty sure the engine was original.

I kept the engine, deck and deck PTO, and sold the tractor.  The engine is now in a 7119. 

BTW I have the muffler from it  and the 48" deck that I would sell.