Thanks for the contributions guys.
I have swapped a few of the new Scott Bonnar (Chonda�s) onto the older style rover bases (Just like mark electric�s) because the bases were wrecked. I was able to keep the blade plates, bosses and blades original so the transplants where very neat and tidy in this instance. There were no issues with the crankshaft length or need for spacers so safety wise that was all good. I find it also makes it easy for the new owner when purchasing blades in the future. Maybe I a little pedantic but I do like to keep things reasonably original where possible.
I wanted to get some more thoughts on this subject because these chonda�s in my experience are excellent engines (just like Mark stated). They are easy to start and maintain when users are shown how to correctly operate the units. It�s just a pity the bases are very poor quality and tend to fall apart after 1-2 years along with the catchers.
Pete (Wetsocks)
I like your comments the heights of engines � these where the thoughts I was after. I will note this for future installations
Potential for adapting different catcher flaps.
- Where people break flimsy catchers I am curious if anyone has adapted more common catcher flaps safety to continue using Chonda bases? Or perhaps you just might have a suggestion? I am not a fan of wasting equipment that only needs minor modification to become safe and fully operational again.
Any other thoughts would be appreciated from people that have done it before would be more than welcome. I have done a fair few myself but they are not major changes, only minor as I mentioned above.
