OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines Victa Powertorque Blade Carrier Removal And Installation

G'day everyone,

I am thinking of removing everything from the steel base of my Victa Powertorque mower for a good clean up and maybe some new paint.

I have worked on my older full crank Victa years ago and I remember there is a slot or hole near the flywheel area on these engines where you can stick a screwdriver in there to stop the crankshaft from turning so you can tighten up or remove the bottom blade carrier nut.

I have never worked on a powertorque engine before. I think I will be able to loosen the blade carrier nut by holding the blade carrier. But I think when the blade carrier nut loosens a bit the blade carrier will then spin around and I will need to somehow stop the crank from turning to be able to remove the nut completely from the bottom. It's quite rusted and seized up I don't even think I can get a socket or spanner on it. It's going to be fun and games getting the nut off. I will probably have to resort to vice grips or something. Oh well I hope it goes well.

Do these powertorque engines have a similar spot or somewhere to lock the crankshaft to make blade carrier nut removal and installation easier like the full cranks do?

Please any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers!