Hi Bob & Grumpy,
Thanks again for the input. I have not swapped needles around - this is the only Victa 160cc that I have so no chance of getting parts mixed up. I had wondered about a sticking needle - it's such a silly little thing and so light weight - I prefer metal carbies and metal needles - at least they have the weight to drop by themselves :-)
I'm currently waiting for a reply from Outdoorking online store re the parts I need and shipping to South Africa. Included in the list is a new (non genuine) primer cap, black needle, float and "O" ring so the possibility of the needle sticking should be resolved when they arrive (which will unfortunately only be in a few weeks time).
I'm also ordering a new electronic ignition module, silencer and a few other parts and will fit new fuel and vacuum lines when I do the job as well as (again) new "O" rings. If that does not sort the problem out then I will be very disappointed. I know that the internals of the engine are good - apart from the seals which I have not checked yet but will do very soon.
Thanks again,
Jerry
