Hi All

I have 2 new issues with my newly restored scott bonnar 45 with the original b/s 2.5 hp motor after the second use.

1: I have melted the thrust pad for the clutch.
Why would this have happened?
I changed the spring in the clutch so now the clutch is a lot tighter.
I didn't change the cork however as it seemed to me to be all intact still.
could it be heating up to much due to friction? it was almost to hot to touch.
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The second problem I have is with the engine.
When I pull my pull cord there is often no resistance on it. but if I turn the clutch a small amount then I sometimes can get resistance so i can start it.
When the mower runs it is a lot smoother than before.
During the restore I removed the carbie and flushed it, removed all the covers and removed the top of the engine and cleaned about 3mm of caked on black stuff off the inside of what I suppose is called the head cover.
The gasket seemed to me to be still good to my untrained eye.

Thanks guys