Hello gents,
Not much happened today. Just picked up the 1" impact socket. I have more time tomorrow before work to fiddle. I'll try to at least get the motor off the base so I can start giving the base a good clean, and maybe a bit of protection from the elements. I've gone so far as to use Aussie made Car Care products on my restored SB "daily" and it really does help keep it tidy. Bowden's Own make some awesome gear if that's your thing.
Tyler, not to worry. I'll clean the cup up a bit more later. I squirted some INOX onto the spring. The things you learn. It was working a treat before I tried to protect it! If worst comes to worst, I'll do what Norm has done - appreciate the pictures Norm. I didn't know about the black knurled knob either. The G4 seems nice though as it has an idle adjust on it too. I've unclipped it from the motor, but otherwise left it. My experience with these (LM, anyway) has been if they are working, leave them! And you're right, even though it's "just an Ozito" it doesn't really matter. The feeling is the same! While I'm here, would you spend the money on a new piston and rings? Get a rebore? Just a hone? I don't want to say "cost no object" but I don't spend my money on much else. I guess my goal would be maximum reliability and service life.
Gadge, that was the most anyone has been able to explain about the "problem" with powder coating. I appreciate the time you took to type that out. Thank you. Guess this one will be painted or just hit with something to prevent more rust, as has been suggested. Will newer model discs fit this shaft and base? I see that the disc nut and washer are different to PT models.
In the meantime, I'll certainly be leaving that 'box alone. I was never going to attempt disassembly without some form of reference material. And as luck would have it, I found a copy of Gregory's #424 on eBay. A little greasy but good otherwise. Now here's hoping I don't have to wait a month before it gets here. Same as parts from ODK. Will certainly be supporting them. I'll leave the rest of the frame as well. There are a million springs everywhere, at least compared to what I've pulled apart previously. I'm sure these were built to a price, but that price was probably pretty generous. Solid unit.
I must say that it cut the grass really, really well. Especially for a two blade jobbie. Speaking of blades, I have a few packets of OEM Victa 18" blades, but for mowers 1984 onward. No chance of them fitting this disc? I'm fairly sure I know that answer and no biggie if not, they're not expensive.
Grease wise, I'll see what I can find. I have some Penrite Molygrease EP 3% at hand. If that's not the same as the BP stuff, I'll keep looking. Kinda glad I chopped off the drive belt, I can only assume the grease is dry, caked and no longer where it should be. "Sealed for life" - man I hate components like those, no matter the field.
I'll see what I can find regarding my fuel. Funny thing is, I think my PT should have blown up by now if I had mixed it incorrectly. Maybe I'll just dump it in the car. Fuel is stupidly cheap at the moment.
And just for interest - a Pace with a thumb latch catcher popped up on Gumtree for $149 from a deceased estate yesterday. Looks like it had a dicky rear wheel but fairly clean otherwise. I reckon it went within the hour. Unreal.
