Originally Posted by DFB
A couple of "finishing touches". The funny thing is, when I started this project, tracking down certain parts was somewhat difficult. Then as I was coming to the end, parts started to appear out of thin air................typical.

Firstly, I managed track down a full set of blade bolts, cup washers and felt washers. While I had the correct nut and bolt, without the associated washers I wasn't happy with how the blades were mounted on the disk. These things are dangerous as it is without having the blades secured as intended.

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And finally, the replacement filter housing was the final piece of the puzzle, I now have a fully functioning Victa 18 Special..........................

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At some point, I'll need to look at the starter as it's not always recoiling. This one has the metal wire rope, something I have never seen let alone dealt with before.

As intended, I bring it out for the occasional mow, its just so charming.

Those starters can be a pain to get working nicely. When you look at repairing your starter and if your bothered you can buy new reproduction rubber handle covers in either black or green for $50 from a bloke in Sydney.

Last edited by QSR; 28/03/25 08:55 PM.
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