Firstly, thanks for allowing me to join the forum. Victa's are not new to me but I haven't touched a vintage victa since I took to the head of my father's 5A with a file around 1965. Since then I have had a fascination with old mowers and have collected many over the years, but have not done anything with them until now. The one I have decided to tackle first is a Model 2A that I acquired in bits and pieces......no engine apart from the top half crank case with serial number, cowl mounting plate, two piece pulley, base which is complete with handles, fuel tank and wheels and the genuine 2A cowl. in order to get the project off the ground, I need to build up an engine to the same spec as the Model 4 engine fitted to 2As or find one for sale.
After looking at some bits of engine in my collection, I believe I have a suitable cylinder and piston and a donor crankshaft which has the top and bottom case attached. The latter is probably from a late Series 3 so the crankshaft probably has the incorrect taper, but it should be suitable once I swap the top crankcase half with the 2A part. Image is attached so would appreciate an expert eye have a look to see if what I propose is acceptable. I am not a purist but would like to be as correct as possible.
