OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Victa Walk-Behind Rotary Mowers HG Noble & Co - Rotomo 2

Ahh ok, I thought the HG noble pictured in my post might have had a Model 1 exhaust. I didnt quite understand Rufastoo's post when I read it. All good.

A member on my page just messaged me this info for you.

The square port barrel is model 2 rotomo
The cross drilled round port barrel is the 3.6 hp from 2a on
It has nothing to do with noble
Or tiger
So the round port barrel doesnt belong to either of his rotomos
Model 1 square port
Model 2 square port fin design change
Model 2a and 3 crossed drilled round port
2hp
2.5hp
3.6hp
Stud length is different on the round port as they no longer needed the dome nut on top as it was covered
All port covers face the same way
Opposite to what they look like they are meant to go...

Hope that helps

Yes Kye, that does make sense if what you are saying is square port = correct cylinder for rotomo 2.
I would however disagree that my old rotomo cylinder (photo 2) is incorrect as serial number 97747 is getting quite late into production and would assume that they didn't change port design bang on 100,000 , again I am only guessing but seems logical.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers

NICE MOWER, LOOKS FAMILIAR, OH YES ITS MINE. ANYONE EVERY SEEN A HG ROTOMO 1
CHEERS CHRIS

Hello bunipper

I have never seen a Model 1 with a Noble plate.
It's one reason that I doubt that Noble's sold the first
Victas in Queensland.

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Jack

TA DAA !
So it's pretty much finished with just a few bits left to find.
I think it's close to correct for the engine number (97747)but probably should have a metal fuel cap, clear fuel line and spark plug cap.
Other things that are wrong, bottom snorkel clamp screw is wrong, muffler is off set type also not sure about the unmarked choke knob.
Just looked at the pics and probably should have put in a better plug as well !
Please feel free to add to this list if needed.
Obviously paint is not standard but think it looks ok.











I do hope I haven't upset the purists too much, please feel free to comment either way.
Cheers

Hello Rufasttoo

The paint looks fantastic!
This is a simply stunning full restoration and a BIG
thank you to you for the project and the images.

This is were machine and art become one and the same ...
This must be personally so rewarding.

The money shot for me must be this one ...


Congratulations!
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Jack

Thanks Jack, your kind comments are greatly appreciated and yes it does feel good to be so close to finishing what appeared (wrong)to be an easy resto. Experience gained should make the HG Noble project that much easier although finding affordable parts is another story.
I forgot to ask if anyone knows where I can buy the Castrol decal for the back of the tank ?
Cheers

G'day Rufastoo

You're welcome, and I feel members really enjoy a top-level resto.
The issue of affordable parts is one not likely to go away, as these
old gems are now way past half-a-century old!

I now look on these old gals as works of industrial art.
For me they cease being lawnmowers; but represent an AUS icon
and the boldness of Mervyn Victor Richardson.

If you can't slot this machine into the lounge room, then
one of your great photos would suffice.

I wish current owners of this iconic brand had the same enthusiasm
for preserving them.



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Jack