Hi prd thanks for the replies, that was my hope regarding the repairable nature of these machines over say a plastic fantastic Hardly Normal special.

I did notice a tiny bit of smoke at start up and the previous owner did say it 'burnt a little oil', exhaust was very hot as well. Might pull the muffler off and see what condition it is in, I'm not sure how, but I should probably check to see if it's running lean hence extra heat?? You need to set the flywheel magneto for timing on these engines right? Might head over to the engine section and ask some questions there.

I've given the element a clean as you said, came up great (might stick a thin prefilter on it). With regards to oiling the 'pivots' do you meant with something like 3-in-One Oil?

I've had a look through the spares, no nose, that is mighty generous of you, we'll have to come to an agreement on cost! According to the previous owner, he lent it to a friend and it came back with a broken bonnet (as seen in the photo) and no nose! Who needs enemies!

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