Hi all,
Great to read this post, I have exactly the same Villiers on my Tecnico, right down to the 188X engine number so the dating discussion was useful and confirmed what I had thought already, late '56.
Mine is a real challenge to start, I think I need to get the flywheel off and improve connection between Coil and HT. I see there is an external screwed connection / gland, maybe someone knows if I can get a firmer connection adjusting from here?
I've been told a Victa plate has been fitted so I'm keen to get her back to the flat bar design but am struggling to find the appropriate offset between mounting area and the blade section. I have a 16" generic replacement but am stuck with the options of flattening out the fan sections on the end or try to increase the offset at the mounting point .. both could have balance consequences I think.
Well, once again, a bloody good read found and please ask away if you have any queries on my Technico