Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda Engine, briggs straton, craftsman model

Question
I purchased a 16HP Honda engine for $100 to replace a Briggs & Straton ona MTD mower.  The Honda engine came from a Craftsman mower without a muffler.  I checked with a Honda place and it will cost me sround $180 to get the muffler.  I am hoping that I can get a muffler cheaper from Sears, but I need to find out the Craftsman model that this engine came from.  Anyone know the model that a HOnda GXV530 was installed.

Thanks

Answer
Hello David:

I have Not Seen or Heard of Sears Using the Honda Engines on Any of their Mowers. I have Contacted my Sears Salesman and he has No Information on Honda Engine Being Used on Sears Mowers. Send me the Complete Engine Model Numbers (example: GXV530 QXA5), Please. With these I May be Able to Locat the Muffler Kit you Require from an Aftermarket Company. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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John