Hi All
I have an old victa automatic frame and baseplate with a motor number 156156 over the number 4.
Firstly, is this known as a series 4 motor and were these motors originally used on the automatic frame?. There is no "Predicta" setup on the mower but the axle clamps have the slot to take the automatic flaps and there are 2 tapped holes either side of the baseplate.
I have managed to get the motor running after numerous pulls and I am still trying to work out choke and throttle settings to make starting easier. However, once the motor fires up it seems to be running a bit erratic with revs increasing and decreasing constantly and making little popping noises like small backfires. Reminds me of the Russian painter Spitzfartzandcoffs - sorry for that.
I have also noticed that there is some play in the crankshaft when I lift the flywheel. Would this up and down movement of the flywheel and crank signify wear in the bearings and seals or, is it something simpler. If it is a bearing problem, can a mug mechanic like myself fix this reasonably easily or is this a job for a specialist.
Could the movement in the crankshaft be contributing to the erratic running of the motor or is it more likely to be a timing issue?.
Sorry for the longwinded post but any help I can get would be greatly appreciated as I would like to get the motor running nicely before I start on the full restoration.
Pete
