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You could get one of these pictured and adjust spark gap while engine is running.

That is an idea Max, idler pulley would have to be mounter inside under the cover plate but yes it is doable

Where did you get the seals? They appear to a wacky size! 0.875 x 1.560
I'm in Melbourne

Hi Colin,
I'm surprised you got the wrong chain, I know you have been dealing with chains for a very long time (Only joking)

Had request to look at a non-starting, petrol-leaking generator at a nearby property, Chinesium rubbish with stuck needle valve and muffler filled by mud wasps, got it started and then chatting about old machinery and they had a couple of defunct mowers sitting out in the open some years, since replaced by a ride-on.

Two Victa Craftsmans, one green Model #BC082 AA90 which I brought home, the other orange which will be picked up next time I'm going past. Said to be seized but turned over OK and started up with a few mls of 2 stroke down the plug hole. Cleaned out the grotty tank and it's a good runner although revving much higher than I like.

I have been trying to avoid acquiring any more 2 strokes but, hey, how can you say no when they just jump into the back of your car?

Hi SuziRova,

There is a YouTube video showing removal of front axle , in the video he uses long nose pliers to remove the clips but I
use a flat blade screw driver.



The back axle (depends on Rover model) usually has two pop rivets that you drill out at the rear sides to remove a metal
bracket that holds the axle in.

The catcher cover also depends on model ,if there are no locking parts on the ends of the cover hinge rod you just use a hammer
and a small punch to hit the hinge rod out ,once it moves out a little you can use vice grips on that end to wiggle the hinge rod out
but this can slightly damage the hinge rod so you just file it before a refit.

Cheers
Max.

Hi BT,

The 2-inch shaft length depends on the motor used on the base. As you know, if you use a 2-inch shaft on an old Victa base with a Sprint motor (Briggs), the petrol tank can hit the discharge ramp on the base. This is why older mowers had the motors turned with the exhaust facing the operator—so the tank wouldn’t interfere with the base. Otherwise, you would need a longer crank and a spacer to lift the motor, then rotate it so
the tank is on the right side.

I forgot I picked up a Tornado 4 stroke the other day ,it's 70 mm the crank length.

They didn't need to lift the engine on a Tornado for the tank to clear the discharge ramp, as the discharge ramp is lower on the Tornado compared to other Victa bases. This provided enough clearance for the tank when using the Sprint-type motor.



Cheers
Max.