A friend gave me this today. It's been taking up space under his house for 10 years. It feels pretty solid, although a bit rusty. Oil is clear... so can't wait to get it started, sharpen the blades and mow my lawn........
Just wondering what year they came out?
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Go the Maroons.......
speedy
Bundy

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Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86370 22/06/17 06:45 AM

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Woy Woy

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Looks mid to late 1980s to me at a guess. Did it come with a catcher? The frame and tyres look in good nick. Plenty of life in it if you can get it going especially since it has been in storage so long.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!

Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86372 22/06/17 06:52 AM

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Melbourne

NormK

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Clean oil is a good sign, carby may need a clean, but give it a try and see how it goes

Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86373 22/06/17 07:46 AM

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Adelaide, Australia

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Hi Guys,

I think you find late 80's to early 1990's for the Quantum 35. They are a fantastic engine.

Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.

Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86404 23/06/17 05:36 PM

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Bundaberg

speedy

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Hi Mowerfreak,
Yes there is a good black catcher.
I put some fuel in ,good spark plug and pulled it a few times.I started so I let it idle after a 10 year sleep.
Then mowed the front lawn, the motor is quiet and smooth. Needs another cable and a wheel as the front one crumbled.
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I managed to bodgee up another wheel and it looks ok. Those massport wheels are very different with bearings and a funny locknut in a bearing.......
I'm happy with it.
speedy

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Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86430 24/06/17 05:14 PM

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Gippsland, Vic

Gadge

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Masports use 1/2" diameter axles, so the repro Honda ball bearing wheels fit them.

Cheers,
Gadge

"ODK Mods can explain it to you, but they can't understand it for you..."

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Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86497 26/06/17 05:54 AM

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Bundaberg

speedy

Junior Technician

Mowed the back lawn toay with new 2nd hand cable. Perfect. It's so smooth and quiet.But I have to sell it as I haven't space... How's $80 sound. The missus will welcome the sale with open arms...
It was a good and sucessful adventure.
speedy

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Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #86849 07/07/17 06:33 AM

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Bundaberg

speedy

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All the wheels are cracked , so can't sell. But as fortune has smiled on me today.
I was given a massport. So i'll change the motors over.
And funnny I have a few B&S carb/tank combo and a pull old starter, so I have some work ahead.

cheers
speedy
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Re: Massport Craftsman 435

speedy #87320 27/07/17 04:00 AM

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Bundaberg

speedy

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The old B&S 187cc motor probably died of no spark. The kill switch wire was shorting......
But the exhaust stud was broken off and I couldn't get an ezyout to work...... so had to go.
Might still use the base on the other B&S..
cheers
speedy
I'm supposed to be semi retired.......
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