G'day NormK,
it's nice to see a Victa rescued from the junk pile going appreciated. It will be his go to mower for the tough stuff. I had a side pull full crank utility that sat exposed to wind and rain (when blown in) unused for 4 years and it fired right up, albeit smokey. The height adjuster froze but some well placed WD40 had it moving up and down freely within a week. it was so nimble and light, compared to a regular domestic catcher model and I used it to tackle some 2 foot growth at the rear of my yard that had been left unmowed for years, due to obtacles everywhere. I wished I had done it sooner as it made the area look like it had been professionally landscaped!
Wishing so hard I didn't give it away to a neighbour for spare parts. hopefully he hasn't parted it out.


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!