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The first tiller option I am aware of is 1979. These are mostly commercial units or models used in South America or Alaska hence Frank not seeing one. Probably some poor dealer somewhere ordered one by mistake or a guy thought it would be cool to have one. I’m not sure everything stayed the same till 1988, but that would be as far as you could go because the whole platform changed it 1989. Several block changes happened with regard to shift linkage position, etc, so a donor engine is your best bet even if it is tough to find. The 1977, ’78’ ’79 model motors had some durability issues that you should avoid if possible. In 1980 the block became a lost foam design and corrected those concerns. Much better engine from then on. It would be better to just look for a later model tiller motor if that is what you desire. Just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Dan in TN