Well here goes, hopefully somebody is able to help! I have inherited a Villiers Qualcast, I believe it to be a Royal De-Luxe based upon what info I can find. What is different to everything I've found, apart from the (what I assume is) home made fuel tank and mounting is it has a Villiers carburettor. Can anybody confirm if it is indeed a Royal De-Luxe, but with a Villiers carby? It hadn't turned a wheel for over thirty years, a bit of a clean up and some determination and a lot of perspiration and it eventually started! The original 'automatic' starter fell into a million pieces, well not quite but totally beyond salvation and a temporary arrangement has been created which (had) worked quite well. Now the frustration is starting to set in and trying to find info I've stumbled upon this most wonderful and helpful website. The frustration has arisen because the beautiful thing will not start. Spark in free air is evident but whether it is working well under pressure I don't (yet) know. Accessing the magneto is proving to be troublesome with the housing thus far not wanting to come off. Of course this may not be the problem but getting it started and working on it from there is probably the best way. Hopefully (maybe) the markings and ID plate may be of some help. Unfortunately the ID plate was covered in paint and the only safe way of uncovering what was underneath was fingernails! Anyway, enjoy the pictures (hopefully they come through) and if anyone can be of assistance I will be very appreciative.
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