Satoh 650g question

I traded an old snowmobile for a 71 Satoh 650g with loader the other day, runs ok but is a little weak. Anybody got a good source for parts for this little bugger. Yeah I know its foreign and some will knock it, but it was almost free and will definately be more useful than that old sled. Any help appreciated.

That motor is a mitsubishi, i believe it was also used in some cars. Maintenence parts are available from Napa, plugs, points filters etc. Other parts may be available online or Ebay. I owned a Satoh years ago, not a bad little tractor. Mine didn't idle good, and I could never find a carb kit for it, ended up making some of the gaskets and getting it pretty good, never perfect. Dave

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I've got one that I've been keeping alive for about 10 years now...wish it had a small loader.
Here's some stuff I copied off an earlier post that I found helpful:

1.) Plugs = Champion N4C (They use a stocking number now and that is 803)
2.) Ignition wires = NAPA Belden, 7MM 4cyl Part # 700172 (universal, but excellent match)
3.) Distributor cap = NAPA Echlin Part # EP710 (says it's from a YALE Forklift Truck 1971-73 with Mazda engine).
4.) Rotor = NAPA Echlin Part #EP710 ( same forklift as distributor cap)
5.) Point contact set NAPA Echlin Part # CS360 ( These are from a MAZDA RX3, 1971-73) The Condenser is from the same Mazda RX3 (I do not have that part number).
6.) Service manual = from this site PN SA-S-650G, $39.95 call 1-800- 443-0625 and ask for On-line orders. The person I talked to said he could also get rebuilt starters and alternators for Satoh's.
7.) Parts Manual = Homestead Tractor has one available for $49.95 (number below)
8.) The Motor is a Mazda Engine 60.2 cu. in.(986cc), I have not found an engine match in a Mazda car or truck yet. I've heard of some partial success found with matching some parts to a 1,136 cc engine from a Mazda truck (probably in the 1971-73 area). The motor was definitely used however in Yale forklifts from 1971 to 73 that had a gas Mazda engine.