Hi BB,
Thanks again for your wonderful insight.
I have read through many of your responses and know what you mean that you will call it like it is. People need this. Cut through the waffle so to speak.
So in saying this, I am truly inspired to get my machine up and running again. I would love to spend the time restoring it to its former glory but to be honest, and an apology to the purists, this thing is going to end up a bit of a custom machine. Ultimately I want it running well and snipping sharply at my grass laying down those stripes.
One thing I won't do as I have seen in these threads is just leave people hanging. However far I go I will bring this thread to a close. It is frustrating seeing people becoming invested in someones project only for them to disappear.
Couple of questions. You say the reel could be repaired. I'm happy to weld it up. I have a metal working trade. I would of thought it would be some kind of hardened steel but not sure.
Also considering an eBay carby for this as one thing I'm not so good at is engine mechanics. Annoyingly though the air filter housing fouls on the handle bar and makes access to the air cleaner a little difficult. May need a little mod.
I'm at work now so I will post more photos as I go.
