Hi Everyone.

This is a first post for me. I was just given s Scott Bonnar 33 model with a Kirby HK-30 engine on it. I'll Post some pics too! I'm absolutely stoked with it! I got it running after having to change the rear oil seal behind the points, cleaning them and re setting the gap and flushing out the old fuel. Started after a bit of effort and a new rip cord (the old one was shagged!). I'll eventually get around to doing a full resto on it but for now I am looking at accumulating parts for it and primarily rebuilding the carby because I am positive that the rust from the inside of the fuel tank and the off fuel would have played havoc with the seals inside her. So without further delay my main questions for now are:

1. How rare are these engines and how hard are parts to come by for them? i.e. full rebuild kits for carb, pistons, condos, rings, sealed/gaskets, clutch cones and friction material etc?

2. Are the manuals in the subscription section of this forum going to cover both my engine and my mower? I don't mind spending the money but only if it will give me the info I need

3. Finally although she still cuts grass like a champion someone at some stage has run over something and there is a small dent in one of the blades on the roller. (Not sure how bad the blade is underneath the roller probably not great!) can these things be fixed? or do you have to buy another barrel?
by fixing I mean heating it up a bit and knocking it back into shape see pics below.


Thanks again everyone in advance for your replies.


*Just a note I'll post the pics soon can't seem to get them to upload at the moment but as soon as I can They'll be up!


Last edited by CyberJack; 28/10/15 10:05 AM. Reason: Topic heading.