I am sure others have been as frustrated as I have been upon seeing an “E” core around which sits the coil(s), covered in surface rust. Why can’t a layer of paint be applied prior to fitting, in the factory? Sure, time and money, and it’s not an aesthetic area, so why bother, they all say. Who is going to see the iron core, except mower repair guys, right? I suppose that was why they the manufacturers never went to the effort to paint the E core. But if they had, it would have made for a more elegant finish, and reduced the incidence of small rust flakes getting into places where they become destructive. What’s needed is the Rolls Royce version lawnmower. All stainless steel washers, aluminium alloy bases, full crank 2stroke engines, good quality trip release start, G3 carby, stainless steel handlebars, ...........aah bliss.
