OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Victa Walk-Behind Rotary Mowers Restoration of My Dads Victa 18

Thanks Deejay, I have seen those stickers. Next on the list.
Just another question for the gurus out there. Does it matter using unleaded petrol to mix 2 stroke and the mix is 1/3 pint to gallon. Is this 150ml to 455 liters approx ?

Unleaded petrol does not act in exactly the same way as leaded, since when leaded burns the tetra-ethyl lead is converted to metallic lead, which lubricates the valve seats and guides on a 4 stroke. In the case of a port-controlled 2 stroke there are less likely to be problems but you would have to try it and see. On the other hand I'm not personally aware of Victa 2 strokes having problems on unleaded fuel.

One imperial gallon is 8 imperial pints, so the mix is 8x3, or 24 to one, petrol to oil. That means you would add 167 millilitres of oil to 4 litres of petrol.

It wont affect a victa 2 stroke, and the mix I have always run in any victa engine is 25:1

Hi All, for my 2 bobs worth, I will second Joe's suggestion...I have always used 25: 1 with the Tilt-A -Cut (full crank) 2 stroke as recommended on the sticker and never had a problem....Use a good quality 2 stroke oil...this will never let you down.

The main thing to remember is to use fresh fuel; preferably at the start of the mowing season (Spring) and use premium unleaded rather than regular unleaded; so that you are not affected (by ruthless operators not stating or publishing that their fuel contains a percentage of ethanol) This has happened quite frequently in my area; (mostly the big brands...but occasionally with the Independents) and can cause some problems if left to its own devices over time, in the tank and carby. There is a good thread on this, in our archives, (if only I could find it!! )

Thanks guys

could not start the mower found a cracked bush on the starter. Will try machining a new one.

Best to keep an eye on eBay for that,I know that I won't have a spare.Don't have enough for myself.

I finally got back to working on the victa. Machined a new starter bush. fuelled her up and she runs like a dream.
The only things I need now are a handle badge probably a replica due to cost and the internal mechanism for choke. If anyone can help will be appreciated.

here is a link to video of Me starting it. Great source of pride that it still runs.

Hi Gavin,
on an awesome restoration, your Dad would be so very proud of you, and she runs! Well done mate!

Could you please post a few close up pics for our archives, its always nice to see the finished product.

Thanks Deejay
It has been real labour of love as my Dad and I would tinker in the shed together. So to finish the project and for it to run has been very special. I hope my kids when I'm not around can find things that make them smile and remember "it does help"

Hi Gavinm, Thanks for the pics...awesome job mate!
Thanks again,

I just LOVE this.
A job well done and as say "The journey is the reward"

I know its has nothing to do with the Victa. but i thought i would show you guys the mini finished earlier this year. picture from the Mildura midweek. it has been a big labor of love just as the victa. i am loving driving with my kids. just have to work on a trailer to hitch on the mini to show off the victa as well

looks a treat too

Two great restos mate, love the 18 and mini, well done.

Great job on the Mini Gavin...

And an awesome Tribute to your Dad also....:)

Hi Gavin, awesome job on the Mini as well mate, all good stuff!

hello Gavinm. you might try this guy (silensmessor) who is also a club member. he has replica victa 18 handlebar badges.
that would top off your excellent work.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victa-Ro...DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfe512f61