Hello rufasttoo

A warm welcome to these forums.
I will attempt to address your observations and questions.

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The Rotomo 2 was meant to be for parts to restore my other model 2 but think it's too good to wreck
From my perspective, and machine with an agent's plate is more 'valuable'...
because its provenance is more complete (we know who sold it).

The H.G. Noble story is somewhat important to QLD history.
H.G. Noble was a prominent Ipswich businessman that made good in Queensland.

Family social history has revealed something interesting. An ex-employee, Val Smith,
has claimed that Nobles sold the first Victas in Queensland. I doubt that,
but this is an extract of her story:-

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There is no Victa emblem fitted, would it have been originally badged or were they removed by H G Noble & co ?
It would have been originally badged. An agent's plate had a different role
to a maker's plate. A previous tenant has removed it - probably for a separate
sale (unfortunately).

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When I compared the base to my other model 2 (97747) I noticed that the rear mounting point was different. 80682 has the same gauge bars front and rear but 97747 (pictured) has thicker bars on the rear. Would this be a cross over to model 3 ?
Who would know? With the lack of factory records, it may be simply a
case of different base suppliers to Victa.

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I want to cut my own gaskets, barrel ,head ,ports , does anyone know what thickness they should be?
I'm not an engine guy. Hopefully, a member will chip in.
I do believe, though, that purpose-made gasket material be used.
I'm not sure Kleenex boxes would be suitable smile

All the best with your project.
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Jack