OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines Victa info required for latest project

Hi all!

As stated in my introduction thread, my latest project is to build a replica of a 1912 - 1917 era Board Track Motorcycle


Kind of like this one.. early Xcelsior replica
(not mine, but built be a fellow up in the Warburton area)









These were raced in the UK and US in the early years on jumbo sized wooden velodromes (Board Tracks)but as these are like hens teeth here in Aust, I am building a replica.

My powerplant of choice, due to availability, reliability, era correct look, and low cost of parts, is the 160cc Victa 2 stroke.

This is now the donor mower for my project, and was after a little more information on this particular engine.

Please see photos...

1/. can anyone nail down a year? or model code?

2/. as this is the metal carb, is that 'G3' ??

3/. I am asuming that due to this having the 'round' cyl head, that it is the full crank version?

4/. does the serial number mean anything?

















many thanks in advance,

Looking forward to updating my progress as I go...

Torker Man.


p.s what ever parts I do not use wil be free to good home, so if you needanything off this (apart from the engine, fuel system or handle) let me know

Cool thanks!!

I was told may be a Cortina 2, but wasn't sure, thanks for clearing that up!

T.M

The example bike you posted up looks like it has some sort of gear reduction.
Can you fix that with gearing???


Victa motor should work well.

You can machine the fan off the flyweel. Ditch the points and use a power torque module with the internal coil.

Not sure what the go is with the carb, do away with the govenor vane and......................... Someone else on here just did something but with a modified Briggs shaft or something.


Should be a fun project.


Cheers, Bob.