I just checked the manual. I guess I should get my own act together because I haven't done most of the suggested lubes. I have certainly greased the belt Block adjuster and the two heavy vertical rods that the whole engine assembly slides up and down on for belt tension. I don't see any specific grease indicated. You may need to remove the rods if they are really messed up. Make sure you mark/determine the proper height. But then one is supposed to oil every moving bar connection and shaft. If you suspect that transmission oil has leaked out, you will need to fill it with either 90 or 140wt transmission oil via the hole under the T handle.

Price is in the eye of the beholder. They probably cost $1000 new. The models made after about 1980 had a removable rear tine section and a PTO lever on the left side near the driveshaft. Attachments were available. Look for the ends of the tines to be flat. Worn tines develop a tapered sharp edge. The lever that goes from drive, down, and reverse, up and neutral moves the engine up and down. The iron casting to which the engine is mounted moves along two steel rods, vertical. There might be some slop here, but not too much is OK. Look at the area where the tines are bolted. There are oil seals. Look for excessive seepage behind the bolt and also for excessive movement sideways in the tines that would indicated a seal leak, loss of lubricant, or a worn tine bearing.

Thanks for the info. I'm absolutely in love with: Briggs & Stratton I/C OHV Horizontal Engine  205cc, 900 Series, 9.00 Gross Torque, 3/4in. x 2 27/64in. Shaft, Model# 122032-0536-B8 HOWEVER, the reality is, this is a 40 buck 1976 Horse I that I have torn completely down, cleaned up 33 years of abuse (parked behind somebodys barn) and repainted. It needs tines and tires yet. The motor just isn't worth saving, but may bring a few $$ on Craig's List. The tranny seems O.K.(I changed the oil and it looked good) and no slop in the shafts). The 66015-OVGA (not available in CA) at 139.99 appears to be exactly the same as the 66014-1VGA at 159.99 which is CA certified. Regards, Ford RI

I think you ought to look for a much newer replacement engine, to replace that old and obsolete engine, for which parts are exceedingly hard to find!