copperhead 38 #1 Posted November 17, 2012 Just brought this home...Not sure how old it is..Powermate 54 series...Runs great...8 HP B&S 120/240....needs a few things...gotta fix the pull cord....needs a screw for the choke lever...and will probably get a carb kit and replace a few gaskets...Guy wanted 125...got it for 100...I'm happy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,674 #2 Posted November 17, 2012 Good deal. I bet its mid 80's to early 90's vintage. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #3 Posted November 17, 2012 Briggs engines have a date code. The first 2 numbers in the code denote the year. That will give you an answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copperhead 38 #4 Posted November 17, 2012 Good deal. I bet its mid 80's to early 90's vintage. Mike......... You pegged it...according to number on the engine...it's an '85..(thanks oldredrider) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
