G'day all, I have been looking at this site for a couple of months now and have been inspired to drag out my old victa and give it some love. One careful owner and obviously a few who didn't give a toss! I acquired it back in 1978 at a flea market for $10 and it still looks pretty much the same as the day I purchased it, just a bit more dust. I bought it to use, which I did for 5 or 6 years. Upon first use it ejected the spark plug (stripped thread in head)so I wrapped some tape around the plug and back in business. It used to run for about 20 minutes before the tape would give up and throw the plug, unfortunately it took 40 minutes to mow the lawn! I persevered with this method for several months until one day the plug broke free of the lead and whistled passed my ear and I knew it was time to either find a new head or find a new head for me. This was as simple as going back to the old family home and visiting the next door neighbour who had a backyard mower repair business. Can you help me with this Vic ? (yes his name was Victor) No worries he said as we walked down the back to the shed. Now the shed is a story all on its own so will just say my part wasn't worthy of a place in the shed but rather under it ! After pulling out a couple of old wooden crates stuffed with assorted engine parts he handed me the head and I reached for my wallet, don't be silly he said, it's no good to me as he pointed out the two chipped fins just below the plug hole. If only I had the foresight to grab some wheels which were as common as dog turds on the ground. Anyway that was the only repair I had made since owning this mower and it was still running when I retired it to garage all those years ago. So now to the questions (can't ask Vic, he was in his 70s back in the 70s). The points plate is horribly damaged (previous owners attempt to remove flywheel ?)and although still functioning would obviously like to replace it. Was this plate used on any other models that could be more easily found ? Does anyone out there have one they would give up at a reasonable price ? Could one from another model be altered to fit ? Does the printed 2 on the head indicate it's correct ? Is there any significance to the 0 under the engine number ? (engine No 97747) I do have more questions but need some advise on how to add pictures, such as where can I put pics to access for free ? I will just try to add 2 files for now and hope that works. Thanks in advance for any help I may receive Cheers Harry
