Thanks again Gadge for the link to the lifter blades.
In the meantime, given the missing snorkel and carby tickler, is it worth trying to start the thing before dismantling, just to see what condition it may be in? I could adapt the other snorkel + filter from Eric I suppose in the meantime.
Any other tests I can run before dismantling? I was going to check
- compression (as per small engine manual- two different resistances per cycle),
- perhaps pull the plug and look inside
- and the exhaust and look
- how to check spark: should I risk the impulse starter (and engine, assume no lubricant left), or can you remove the impulse starter and perhaps rotate the flywhdel by hand enough to generate a spark?
- is it likely to find a spare part tickler- is this something usually lost or does it imply carby tampering? From the amount of grime, it hadnt't been tampered with in a loooong time.
I think I'll pull this one apart before Eric, the engine looks simpler and parts more likely available. Can also look at starting to paint the base...more on that later.
Many thanks to all,
