OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Tip & Curb Side Finds My hard rubbish part 3

Hi guys after this weeks hard rubbish run.Not so good this week.However I did get a mower that I was looking for.Not quite the right model,but at least it's something I can and will use.Here are the pictures of the findings.
The usable mower.Very happy with this one.

The same mower just with top parts off.

and a McCullough wiper sniper.
Not the greatest week end.Will just have to see what the future brings.

Yes it was good to get something I actually needed and not to store for later.I'm very happy with this one.Would have liked a Mark I,but hey maybe next time.

At least you got something, I am yet to get a vc160, ill hold out on buying one for now though as I am still battling other projects,

I know what that's like having to many projects.Yes it was very good timing to find find the VC as at the moment I'm doing a Mark I and Mark II.Also I'm getting a Mark III base so the parts will be very welcomed.

That VC-160 is the 1972 MKIII Model.

How is the engine? And whats its serial?

Should be able to work out if it's the original engine, Sure looks to be!

Won't know until tomorrow it is being brought up from the coast in the morning.Are you sure it is a Mark III? I'm getting excited now.

Yep, MKI & MKII Have a hook shape to the bottom of the handles, And a crescent shaped latch.

MKIII has the straight lower handle bars, and smaller hook shaped latches.

Also, I can just make out the end of the height adjuster, the little black handle on the lever is smaller and rounder than a MKI & MKII

Awesome yes I see what you mean I have a Mark I & II handle sitting here with me right now and I can see the different's in the handle bars. Excellent now I'm jumping up and down.Better stop now might fall through the floor.

Ok will let you know when I get it tomorrow.

Excellent had a good look at the VC-160 today.Very happy as it is a VC-160 Mark III from 1972.Well that means I'll have to strip it down now and start the restore.That way I can do all 3 at once now.Here are some more pictures.

Also in this picture my dog wanted to be involved in it.Isn't she cute?
Don't know if she'll help in the restore,but I can guarantee she won't be far from me when I do the restore.

Yep, That's a MKIII, no doubt about it!

It still has the corect parts code on the air filter too! V111
(MKI = V80, MKII = V96 & MKIII = V111)

They are the 1972-1973 Model, Powered by a Series 70 MKII 160cc Engine, Whitch has the G3 Carburettor.

I notice the Decompression Valve is missing in one of the Photo's, You need the first type, I beleve there are 5 different decompression valve styles, Yours needs the larger, deeper bowl, on the longer stem, Held shut with 3 Clips.

Update: Sorry, there are 6 different styles of victa decompressor valve!

I've got a couple here not sure if they are the right one's.Might get you to have a look see.I'm pretty stoked about it.Now I need to get that catcher I seen at Tiny's on Friday.

These are the types:

1) Long stem, Deep Bowl, Clips (Series 70)
2) Long Stem, Shallow Bowl, Clips (Series 80)
3) Long Stem, Shallow Bowl, Sealed (Series 70/80 Replacement)
4) Short Stem, Shallow Bowl, Clips (Early Powertorque)
5) Short Stem, Shallow Bowl, Sealed (Later Powertorque)
6) Long Ribbed Stem, Flat Bowl, Sealed (starting to come out now)

I can help you work out what you have, 1,2 & 3 are interchangeable, as are 4 & 5, however, to get the restoration perfect, you need to know what was original.

Sounds confusing.

I'll get some pictures up one day, and make a post on the Victa Decompression Valve.

Yes I think that would be a good idea,as well as useful information.

Hi Ty have had a chance to look into those items we talked about last night? Or should I just start a new topic?

Let me check what colour code it is we are after, then I will ask him if he stocks them.

Ok then I'll leave that with you then.Just keep me posted.