Yes at least the missing decompressor can be easily fixed, I have a spare one in the shed. I think the top fitting is a bit loose on it but at least these can be repaired and put back into service.
I had another look at this mower today and I tested a few things to see if it will fire up. First thing I checked was for a spark, yep great it's got spark. It's also got a really old rusty looking Motorcraft spark plug part number "A7N". I wonder how old these spark plugs are and are they still available today?
The old spark plug was still sparking so I just put it back in to see if it will fire. I also noticed that they have also used some tie wire in the governer flag area on the carby, it looks like it's holding it together. This thing really has been patched up all around...lol.
Even the rod you press for the tickler has been patched up a bit with tie wire near the top. I pressed it quite a few times and still can't get a steady flow of fuel. Anyway I managed to get some fuel to flow out so I thought i'll see if it starts now.
After about 2 or 3 pulls there was nothing at all. Took the spark plug out and it's completely dry. Ok now let's try putting a tiny bit of 2 stroke mix straight into the spark plug hole and try again. Great it started up and ran for a bit then stopped! That's great because at least it looks like it hasn't been straight fueled! I am amazed because of how old this engine is and looking at the head bolts they look like they are rusty and have never been removed at all. Not bad for an engine that was made back in 1971!
Cheers!
Zip a dee doo dah, zip a dee ay, another trash picked Victa, hip hip Hooray!
