Makes a big impact on the feel of the machine.
After seeing the result of my work, I discover a hairline crack running 3" up the RH side of the base from the skirt. I drilled out a 3mm hole to stop it spreading but it will need to be welded up as the strength is compromised. Decompression valve is playing up. What else??

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