OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Victa Lawn Mower Frames victa 160 motor

victa 160 ,the valve on the top-side of barrel maybe vaccum valve or wht ever can i block this hole off with a bolt the old unit on there is bggered,graham

That would be the starting decompression valve, cant you just buy
another one?

Hi Gray You can use an old spark plug to block the hole .Just break the top of an old plug but you will probably have too much compression to pull it over without breaking the rope. You can get used de-compressors off Ebay from time to time . I will see if I have one in the shed .There are different lengths alo in the body.
Some of the aftermarket types are repairable . These have 3 clips ho;lding the 2 halves together and you can get a full kit at any mower shop . Cheers Joe

Thanks mate keep in touch

gray,

The valve cost about $7.00 and have some in stock but if it is not an after market decompresser then you will have to replace the complete unit.

Not very often the valve does break but the diaphragms usually go along with the sponge filter and the replacement kits are around the $7 mark.

Hi Gray Did you sortout the model of the de-compressor you need. Cheers Joe

Gray do u need a long or short one??