thanks for the input mate
no more pink i promise
the starter seems to be in good cond the pawls throw out about 3/4s of an inch.
will do the heat shrink thing on the starter knob
the second mower is in great nick
what would be the correct cowl to make it original hoping i have the engine no right
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and just for the record it was coral red
cheers for your help mate
sean

motorwannabe