Thanks Norm and Ironbark.

Yep, the rubber boot has turned to mush. Ran out of time when in town yesterday so didn't get to the mower shop - any repairs over the next few days will be a cobble-up with whatever I have lying around on the property.

While the cowl is off and the carb detached I may as well pull the flywheel and have a looksee underneath. Is that top nut a RH thread?

First time fiddling with one of these Victa carbs..... Can see why another ODK poster having carb woes wanted to just whack on an Amal ;-)

Last edited by MowingManiac; 30/12/22 08:28 AM.