old victa

**ol' boy** · 17-04-15, 05:11 AM

Far out, i had no idea Julian Assange started out in Bronski Beat!

**Rick** · 17-04-15, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

I wouldn't think VB cardboard would make the best gastket. It's not as dense as cornflake packets.

.......Leroy

It is if you you use the 30 can block LOL

**Rick** · 17-04-15, 09:43 AM

I'm beginning to think you are a bit sketchy

**motorwannabe** · 17-04-15, 07:06 PM

Is it important to drink the 30 cans first?

**Tiny** · 17-04-15, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by motorwannabe

Is it important to drink the 30 cans first?

Absolutely, the gasket wont seal if you don't.

~~If you ask silly questions; you will get silly answers.~~

**motorwannabe** · 17-04-15, 08:56 PM

I find between 7 and 12 is my optimum number to consume for high functionality, more or less not pretty. accidentally smashed a carby last night after more. will try to refine the process.

**motorwannabe** · 17-04-15, 09:47 PM

where do the vacuum hoses go??

**motorwannabe** · 17-04-15, 11:04 PM

put it all back together, no spark, new plug, cleaned all elecrical stuff with emery paper?? no spark. HELP. nearly put the youngfellas shoulder out

**weirdo** · 18-04-15, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by motorwannabe

I find between 7 and 12 is my optimum number

are you talking iq?
don't aim too high, you'll only be dissappointed

**Godzilla** · 18-04-15, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by motorwannabe

no spark. HELP. nearly put the youngfellas shoulder out

Yanking too hard can do that.

Coil and points? You know where to look, point gap, magneto gap, spark plug lead.

Make sure the shut off wire isnt grounded...thats how you stop the spark.....

**VroomVroom** · 18-04-15, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by motorwannabe

put it all back together, no spark, new plug, cleaned all elecrical stuff with emery paper?? no spark. HELP. nearly put the youngfellas shoulder out

just a few posts ago you said this -
"the keystart mower was stuffed motor full of water and rust. pulled apart,cleaned, made gaskets out of vb carton. put it back to gether. the bloody thing started first pull. now i need a battery. to be honest i am quietly proud of myself. thanks for all youse help"

**Tiny** · 18-04-15, 09:31 AM

I think he has two or more. ~~couldn't be that silly playing with one~~

**motorwannabe** · 18-04-15, 12:20 PM

I have 12 of the bloody things about 4 work. Started working on them about 2 weeks ago. i am enjoying it and my missus likes me out the back of a night.
thanks for all the input. i am having a bit of trouble with the old 80s victa motor?

**Rick** · 18-04-15, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Tiny

I think he has two or more. ~~couldn't be that silly playing with one~~

Not possible he aint Tasmanian LOL

**motorwannabe** · 18-04-15, 01:37 PM

i believe it its either a victa 550 utility or a powertorque super 600??

**Al Bundy** · 18-04-15, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by motorwannabe

removed the head, clean, no scoring, lubed up a bit cleaned again lube works fine i hope. but as i am not mechanically minded i am probably wrong

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm there? Good on you for having a go, and all the best, and don't let little Victa lead you astray

**motorwannabe** · 19-04-15, 09:09 PM

one of the first ones i built, got to work, left at my mates place for a few weeks, went to do his lawn today. took all my tools aerostart the lot, i think the tools and aerostart scared it into starting, turned fuel on, waited, two pumps, started first pull ran awesome for 2 hours, then i turned the fuel off, to be honest with you, i dont have anyone to gloat to, i am quietly impressed with myself. bet the bloody thing wont start next time.

**Skepticist** · 20-04-15, 12:51 PM

Just 1 success can be habit forming

Well done

**motorwannabe** · 20-04-15, 08:55 PM

This i my project i really want to get going 550 series 80 mk2, rebuilt motor, has compression, no muffler, no spark, think i left a washer out of the starter( due to wear) dont know how the carby goes together ummm,