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Here is another possibility. I like it better, perhaps. You may Have a TO-30 with a TE-20 steering gear. It is much easier to change out the sterering gear than a whole engine, hoode etc. Though both can be done. The steering gear includes the shift lever, so no this would not be a concern. Now that said how do you tell a TO-30 rear end... The TE's had an aluminum Tranmission housing. While the TO-20/30's had a cast iron transmission housing. Look for an area without paint, and see if it is aluminum or iron (ie is there rusting or not, is the metal soft under the pressure of a small blade etc. Should be obvious once you really look. I am almost willing to bet you have a TO-30 with a replacement steering gear/shift cover plate. Also look at the inside of the hood. If the hood has rails and a "V" bracket to or thoes parts then it would indicate a TE/ else it indicates a TO. Look at the fuel filter if between the 3rd and forth spark plug then it indicates a TE Fuel Tank, if the filter is aft of the 4th spark plug then a TO fuel tank. You can also look at the break drums the TE is larger than the TO's but I cannot tell you by how much. Jeff
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