Appreciate the advice Gizmo and Joe.
I tried earthing the the cable to the body and the engine didnt cut out at all.
I suspect its to do with the throttle cable as it was stopping the engine before the throttle case fell apart because it was so brittle. I managed to source a second hand one that is in really good condition. I also scored a complete g3 carby off the same mower that only needed new govenor gears for $10 so I was pretty happy with that. Not a bad scrap mower deal.
Here is a photo of where I am at with the old Mustang. I went with the green colour as I could never find a decent white cowling.
It should come up a treat when its all done.
Its not quite the quality of blumbly�s work but I am only learning.
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