OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Tip & Curb Side Finds Power Torque project

I put together a PT a year or so back, couldn't get it running so it went under cover.
I dragged it out yesterday, blew it off,, had a good spark. I put a different cleaned up carb on, And bingo it started first pull, smooth running, sharpened blades . I didn't put it all together , just wanted to test engine, mowed the backyard....... So now I know motor is good, I'll cleanup a newer Statesman base and paint it, need better axles.... which I have.better wheels which I have....
I tried this sanding pad I found at building site, worked well, gentler than a disk.
It will do the job.I had a good day.
speedy

G'day Speedy,

What's wrong with the red base? It's the same casting as the gunmetal grey one.

Are you planning on moving it on?

Morning MF,
The red one has more rust..Gunmetal one is newer.....
I'll use it for a while........ Just see what happens
speedy

Good plan. Have a play then flog it off.

I might even keep it.
speedy

I had 2 starters both with problems, but made one good one. Lucky I took it apart as it was full of grass. The plastic stopper for the recoil spring had broken off.
Anyway got it all together.......
I broke a started cord when trying to start it................
"Life wasn't meant to be easy"........... Malcolm Fraser prime minister Australia.
speedy

Speedy,

People have no idea of the effort that is required to get these mowers back into good working condition and then they want to offer you $50 for it.

That looks sensational Speedy.
Could you tell me what silver you used. I'm looking to repaint a Silver Streak base down the line.
How did you paint the Victa logo? A piece of flat cardboard with paint on it?

Those lowballers are criminals NormK.

But I do have a bit of fun with them MF

Give us a sample of your past interactions. I'm sure odk readers will find it fun.

Norm, I won't be selling this for $50.......
And MF, I used Boston Bright Zinc..... But this is a bad paint to use as it melts when petrol hits it.
Use Rustolium silver or any other colour as petrol doesn't affect it when it dries properly.
Just used a fine brush the do logo......

MF,
often when I get somebody asking what is my best price I usually reply by putting the price up another $10. Another one is "should have gone to Specksavers then you might have been able to read the ad" Some of the others I probably shouldn't put on here

Ahahaha! Like that NormK!!
More, please more!!

Fixed the starter today, you always learn something.
Mowed the front lawn again after a few days, there was enough to cut. No catcher of course.
MF, heres one I did with Rustolium...

speedy

Speedy that looks wicked!

I must see what funky colour I can do a mower one day. Problem is I will hate the thought of mowing with it then!!

Speedy they are an awesome mower, my second favourite after the 24's

I had one.