The base adapter plate is certainly interesting in the fact that it looks factory but the base could also take a 4 stroke motor as well.
G'day Norm - I guess the history of the base dates to the original Commander
Self-Propelled (that was only offered as a 4-stroke). I think when Victa
released the larger 160cc engine, they were keen to use it on the S-P for 1968,
but without updating the chassis.
In other words - as you say - the adapter plate looks factory ...
because the base was old; the engine was new.
Yes, great images
Polybus. Many members are watching!
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Jack
