G'day all,
Originally Posted by NormK
SR,
the only thing that would make this a non runner is if it had been straight fueled, that is something you will not know until you have spark. Putting penetrene in an attempt to get the fanwheel off is probably futile, it is a keyed taper and is easily removed with a puller on the 3 holes.
Umm, mea culpa for correcting you here Norm, but it's not a taper fitment - it's a 'keyed parallel' shaft/bore.

Which is even more prone to becoming 'rust-bound', if any moisture gets in there, than a taper fitment.

Probably the best 'penetrating lubricant' to use here, is a 1+1 mix of Acetone and Automatic Transmission Fluid [any type].
Do not under any circumstances use WD-40 - it's useless, in this situation.

BTW, there are still UK dealers who stock parts for this generation of Victa mowers.

As far as the deco valve is concerned, rebuild kits are available, tho' you'd have to get hold of a replacement poppet valve.
Rebuild procedure how-to is here: https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...ssor-valve-rebuild-how-to.html#Post85918

Cheers,
Gadge

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