New Member : Old Atco
Hello all
I would like to know how old and what model this 20" cut Atco mower is please? The engine is a 2 stroke Villiers 1.5 hp.
The stud that holds on the aluminium cowling to the cylinder head has broken. It appears to be 7/16 26 tpi British cycle thread, but I have been unable to locate one.
I have a weak spark, but I have not been able to start it and I suspect a timing problem. The mark on the pinnion is 180 degrees out from the arrow on the magneto when I align the opening of the points gap just before tdc.
Is there a Halfords car spraycan that matches the Atco green? I used Ford Laurel Green which looks good on my Suffolk Punch, but doesnt match on this petrol tank.
Regards
Alastair
New Member : Old Atco
Hello all
It was nice to meet you last Saturday at Milton Keynes. Thanks for the helpful advice.
I found that I had fitted the magneto 180 degrees out and once I corrected that the timing marks all aligned and she started. To celebrate I created a video which might amuse you all.
www.youtube.com/watch
The story is that she is 1936 and belonged to the Earl of Lonsdale, the famous "Yellow Earl" who lived in Rutland and died in 1944.
Regards
Alastair