OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Tip & Curb Side Finds Victa Corvette 450 2011

This is the one I pick up on the curbside collections a couple of weeks ago. I even checked to see it was getting thrown out. No one home. Their lawn was only about 5mx5m (just finished reno)

Oil dripping out of muffler, full 1L in sump, full tank of fuel. Original plug (dirty), clean filter (and oiled), oil ready for a change but not disgusting by any stretch.

Started first pull and flung itself around something fierce. Turned off, looked under and saw 1 blade was a 10mm under the other.

I thought - Bugger; bent crank.

Luckily, it turned out the blade boss 'wings' sacrificially bent upward, and the entire blade disc was on a tilt. Removed disc and boss, removed plug and had the pull cord pulled slowly whilst I looked directly down the crank - no bend at all

Another boss, 4x new blades, drain and refill oil to correct level, put in another air filter and plug (others have been kept for cleaning). Degreased engine as a bit of dirt. Put on a front right axle clip as it was missing.

First pull off it went, dripped oil from muffler for 2 minutes, blew smoke for 5 mins then perfect. 3050rpm flat out, 2300ish idle

One of the best I have ever found

Its a keeper

That cleaned up excellent Tyler!
Best looking B&S flathead Victa I've seen.
Good large wheels. This would have been one of the more expensive models. Now I am jealous!

Thanks MF

Surprisingly, this was actually the entry level level of the Corvette range. So above the Bunnings Vantage types, but not high high up. But its really nice just the same - nice height adjuster and the good size wheels as you say. Plus its got the variable vent catcher.

I especially like the hammertone - it really makes them nice

That is the same hammertone I am spraying all my mowers in now, it does a beautiful job, just annoyed with myself for not going down this path years ago.

That was the best part -though I think it is that powdercoat Gadge said traps moisture. I recently discarded one like that with the paint layer lifting everywhere from that problem.
Keep it bone dry Tyler!
I also like the red starter.

Hi MF - no need to worry about keeping it dry.

Mine all get a wire brush around under the deck after use and a spray with WD40 - should get good life out of them that way

I am not as retentive with the alloy decks though

It's a great looking mower -while it lasts. No disco purple VC Sports by any stretch, or a yellow Vortex, but a very good Victa with mass appeal from it's Briggs and Stratton classic that the masses seem to find alluring.