https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Recent Topics en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:45:47 UTC 5 support@outdoorking-forum.com.au (OutdoorKing Repair Forum) UBB.threads https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122581.html#Post122581
When I reassembled the carb I set the poppet valve to the 'A' setting. I mowed for about 15 minutes on full throttle before the same problem of it starting the stall. I left it for the day then set the poppet valve to the 'C' setting.
Mowed with a full fuel tank on full throttle with no stalling. Re-fueled and mowed for another 15 minutes (I live on a large corner block) with full throttle.

I can't recall what the setting was before but would have been the 'A' setting as I recall the revs were lower than the 'C' setting. One thing I did notice is on the 'A' setting when it was idling the revs were very low but doesn't explain why it would suddenly start to stall after a while on full throttle when it was fine before. Anyway I may experiment with another poppet valve and see what happens.

Thanks for your replies.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:33:57 +0000 Man With Cheese https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122581.html#Post122581 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122529.html#Post122529
]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:15:37 +0000 Charlie Munns https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122529.html#Post122529 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122280.html#Post122280 I did drill 8- 1/8 inch holes in the shim face for bearing lubrication purposes.
I'll move the shim as suggested.
I guess Mr Victa never imagined in his wildest dreams that we would still be using his engines 50 (+) -years down the track so shaft facial wear was resulting and float was never envisaged so was never added to the repair manual.
Again, brilliant reply mate! - It perfectly addressed my issue,

- Bumps

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:37:02 +0000 Bumps https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122280.html#Post122280 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121894.html#Post121894 but found a listing that mentioned the Vas model from 1999 to 2005.

I saw a while ago someone fixed a broken primer by picking out the old rubber primer and then they used a whipper snipper
clear primer but from memory they had to jam a big O ring in to hold the primer bubble in tight. Otherwise most people just buy
a new primer cap.

I don't think the fuel tank / top cowl is correct as it looks from an earlier model ,the parts list for 1999 on shows a later top cover.

Cheers
Max.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:37:33 +0000 maxwestern https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121894.html#Post121894 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121889.html#Post121889 I have just had a thought, does this motor have a blade carrier fitted?
You must be using the wrong rope or you must have big shoulders if you can break a cord on one pull

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:57:21 +0000 NormK https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121889.html#Post121889 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121751.html#Post121751
If you have connected the wiring up correctly it should run but if connect incorrectly you will not have any joy.

Take a close look at the paper in the image to make sure that you have everything correct also you need to run the wires from th module under the e plate otherwise you will have issues because if they get to close to the magnets in the flywheel they could rub and the earth out.

Try doing a check and give us an image with the wires connected to the module which should be two.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:08:07 +0000 Bruce https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121751.html#Post121751 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121668.html#Post121668
The muffler on the Victa 18 just uses one bolt to hold it on ,eBay sell the correct gaskets ,they are a thick gasket,
sometimes the alloy on the muffler is warped where it bolts onto the port and they won't seal properly also check
the end of the baffle is blocked as you get a lot of rusted out baffles.

As you tighten the bolt on the side of the barrel you need to push the muffler towards the base so that gasket can
seal.

There is a metal plate under the alloy base and that gasket must be sealing also. It's not uncommon to find this
metal plate cracked and leaking.

Cheers
Max.

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]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:35:44 +0000 Ted12 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121582.html#Post121582 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121645.html#Post121645
I am still new to old Victas and repairing small engines so I could be wrong. I have had the same issue on my Model 5 too and after taking the head off I found the cylinder had a decent cavity that lined up with the Carb side transfer port. It has run roughly on starter fluid before I noticed the backfire and then the cylinder. My idea is it can create compression to a degree however you can see when pull starting it there is a draft exiting the carb. I'm currently in the process of swapping the piston so I'll update if that solves my problem.

Cheers, Xav

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:42:14 +0000 xsancanin https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121645.html#Post121645 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121442.html#Post121442 I assume you are talking about a full crank motor? You will have to connect the vacuum line into the manifold if you have enough room, otherwise you will have to drill a hole into the carby throat just before it enters the manifold.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 12:44:02 +0000 NormK https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121442.html#Post121442