Tiller making terrible racket

[Steave]

Checked all the places I buy from and the same answer as you found, not avilable. Sure looks like you'll have to find a lawnmower junk yard, if you have any in your area, and maybe they have some parts for the tiller. My brother was looking for some parts and ended up buying another tiller minus the motor for $15. It was an ariens frame turned out to be in great shape with descent tines. I'm never quiet that lucky. The engine sounds good on yours maybe you can do the same.