The 2 stroke Victas ceased production earlier this year due to non compliance with emissions. All Victa did, apart from manufacturing them in China with the difference as Totally mentioned, was change the plastic top on the motor to make them look like a new model. They also changed the ignition by removing the ignition module. Both ignition types are extremely reliable. Motors are so tough but the carbies can be troublesome but can be sorted. As for buying a new one, whatever suits you, depends if you want to fix an older one up. Only other thing is the steel bases are prone to rust out on the top left hand corner, I clean them out and paint them with fish oil up in the rear area in an attempt to slow the rust. The Chinese bases seem to rust out quicker, probably due to lack of rustproofing at the factory. Not a bad run for a motor to start production in about 1984 till 2016 with only cosmetic changes to the engine cover to give a new model appearance. The base and catcher remained unchanged the whole time, I guess if you get it right, why change it. My opinion is it is the best small engine ever designed and built.
A bit aside but I have a mate who has a gardening business and he has trashed his Honda self propelled a couple of times, I convinced him to buy an old Victa 24, which is a pre plastic carby model so early 70's and he is absolutely stoked with it, things are so tough it will outlast him
Last edited by NormK; 20/12/16 09:08 PM.
