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Yeah, that starter recoil handle bracket has been messed with, no big deal…The tangs on the bracket are for some sort of rubber gasket/sound shield material…Would not worry about this minor stuff for now…
Yes, 59 was the last year for the pressure tank, and the second year for the small gearcase…. 59 was the first year for the thermostat also.
Have you drained the gear lube? Is it OK, any water? And yes, the small gearcase is a weak link for these engines, but failures are usually due to lack of lube/water in gearcase. The gearcases hold up OK if the gear lube is kept clean/fresh/free of water… The failure mode is usually the lower driveshaft bushing and its mating surface on the driveshaft. The bushing is not replaceable, and good driveshafts are getting tough to find.
And yes, that crazy tiller handle is an accessory item that is used with a tiller extension handle.