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#89352 24/12/17 07:15 AM
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No time like now to start a new project.
It's going t be green. I have soaked the base in molasses solution for 3 weeks just to loosen bolts. Waterblasted it
I took it apart and back in bath.

The tank had a crack in the corner, so I used the soldering iron to weld it together , worked.
cheers
speedy

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Just getting the motor ready 160cc full crank. Took the coil from another motor with broken top half of body.
But it is meant for module. I found a module I had but it is burnt..... I don't know if it was faulty and burned or it was a petrol fire and burned the wire..... I will have to fix and test.
I suppose I can't put points on this mower as it hasn't got holes to attach the points..
speedy.

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I put it together and tested , no spark, guess the module is dead. pretty simple wiring, guess they are in right position.
Not long to go if you want to get something done this year....................
speedy

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painted it.

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Got it together.
I was building two motors with the parts I had, but still missing pull starter parts a coil two modules, and carb parts.
But I was lucky and got given a 160cc Monaro, with a great motor......
It's amazing the faults you find when you take everything apart..........
Anyway all fixed and can't wait for the grass to grow...........
cheers
speedy

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Fantastic Speedy. My mum thought it looked nice also.


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
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Hi Speedy and MowerFreak
That's brilliant!

As a teenager, working after school, I recall that the 'utes' were still being made.
The 'red' Victa ute and the 'blue' Rover ute were priced about the same - under $100 dollars.

These were great lawnmowers and remnants of the old school.
I guess safety pushed them out of the market.
The skirt was way-too-thin ... and alluring.

Thanks for the great images.
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Jack

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It started first pull this morning after a decoke and rings off , new gaskets..... with a mufflet without a hole it sounds great. Mowed the whole lawn........
It my favourite for home use now....
speedy


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Has the grey paint been stripped off the underside from the mowing?


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
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no, I gave it a couple of weeks to dry.....
I will get a tin of Aldi black metal paint for future use......
speedy


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