So, I found a 104 on craigslist. The ad said not running. Ad also said looking to trade for a mover deck for a 108.. I traded with him straight up 104 with deck for a deck and carriage with mule drive.
The seller delivered it this morning and picked up his deck. There was no spark plug in it
.. He did not seem to know how long it had been out for. I vaced out the plug hole. Spun the motor by hand. Pulled the valve cover to check that everything was free, cleaned tank, carb, put a battery and plug in it.
It fired up pretty easily and ran well.. The muffler is toast so it was loud but not horrible.
Tim! I wish I was a member at that other site you have the viking up in for ugly tractor or whatever it was.. This might give it a run for its money!
Also, I will get to try the easy off oven cleaner I think!