Refirbished Vortex. - 24/09/21 06:14 AM
When I got this it was in a sorry state. Stuck on grass, faded plastic cover with cracks, badly worn edge on base and handles covered in rust.
I was intending to part it out but I noticed the front axles were nice and tight and maybe this sought after model could be made right again and here it is.
Engine took little work to get going. Just needed a decompression valve, a spark plug and a quick clean of the carb and it runs pretty quiet.
Replaced handles with a better set after polishing with Autosol which made them presentable enough. Had to use a bit of silver on the lower part though.
I used a steel strap inside and epoxy filler similar to Selleys Knead It to reconstruct the severely worn left hand edge of the base. Would never know now.
I was frankly blown away how this mower looks after completion. I was staring at it for half an hour!
I think the red version is now my fave!!
I was intending to part it out but I noticed the front axles were nice and tight and maybe this sought after model could be made right again and here it is.
Engine took little work to get going. Just needed a decompression valve, a spark plug and a quick clean of the carb and it runs pretty quiet.
Replaced handles with a better set after polishing with Autosol which made them presentable enough. Had to use a bit of silver on the lower part though.
I used a steel strap inside and epoxy filler similar to Selleys Knead It to reconstruct the severely worn left hand edge of the base. Would never know now.
I was frankly blown away how this mower looks after completion. I was staring at it for half an hour!
I think the red version is now my fave!!