G'day SR,
Before I strip it apart, what other things might I have to replace?
I presume the head gasket at least?
Can I get the piston out by moving the cylinder as would probably be easier than taking the crank case apart? (Think that's what T was suggesting)
If I can i would need the base gasket?
Are the gaskets special? Can I use stock cardboard gasket material?
There are a few pistons and rings up for sale here so might be OK finding one.
Can't find the UK Victa parts seller I've recommended before via Google - will have to run a search on my old ODK posts.
There is this mob, but it's not clear what bits they might have for the older models.
http://www.victaspares.co.uk/The head gasket is made from a special material; the later PowerTorque 160cc head gasket will fit, IIRC.
The base gasket is nothing special; gasket paper, or even cereal packet cardboard, will work just fine.
Poppet could be complicated by how they used different styles (black or white) which apparently aren't compatible
Tyler, the 'poppet valve' we refer to here, is the one in the deco valve, not the one used in the G4/LM carby.
Tyler, you obviously need a good rattle gun, makes it so easy
Yep, these nuts often only respond to impact.
Which can also be applied by using a long ring spanner and a 2lb hammer, as we had to do in the old days...
