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#89956 01/02/18 02:24 PM
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Hullo to the experts
Despite deciding to do no more for a while, I have just found this Imperial that took my eye, so while waiting for parts to come from Mother England for the Suffolk Punch, the Victa looked like a good project.
Would I be correct in assuming somewhere around mid 70's?
Parts appear to be thin on the ground according to a few web searches, does anyone have ideas for a good supplier (bearings etc.)?
Thanks in anticipation
John A aussie


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John A #89957 01/02/18 04:17 PM
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John A #89962 01/02/18 09:30 PM
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G'day John
My interpretation of the numbers makes this a 1974 Imperial.
The 2-strokes were introduced in 1972.

This is a 16" in what appears to be good condition.

I have written about them here:
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=72729

A good, solid design based on the British Ransomes MK7 design.

Parts: depends what you want.
Generic wearing parts may still be sourced. Bearings from a good bearing supplier.
Other bits may require ingenuity ... and tenacity.

Many thanks for the great image record!

Cheers
----------------------
Jack

John A #89966 02/02/18 12:12 PM
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Thanks Jack,
And thank you for your information.
As you say, it is in good order, I just don't understand how someone can throw good machinery out like old scrap
Cheers
John

John A #89967 02/02/18 02:10 PM
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As they say "one mans scrap is another mans treasure" and ain't that the truth.


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BB.


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