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A huge thanks for that Robert , really first class.

Andy.

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Making your own head gasket is not something I would reccomend , I know we have to at times like on obsolete/unavailable machines . Over here head gaskets are widely available for under £10 , so I would try and source a genuine asbestos one.

Andy.

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The needle end of the float is uppermost , to seat in the brass seat in the top half of the carb.
Your carb has a fixed main running jet , the only adjustment is the slow running jet , wind it in to rich , out to weaken.
You may have damaged the needle by fitting it upside down , so check it before re-fitting.

Andy.

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There are three different ignition units fitted to the F15 , the points gap should be stamped into the inspection cover…if it is still present , if yours is missing , I would start at 18thou and go from there.

Andy.

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Cheers Angus , as the song goes …….. a picture paints a thousand words.

Andy.

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Depends whether you want to do an accurate restoration , or just get it running , it would be a simple task to make an adjuster from a suitable threaded bolt, drill a hole to accept the spring and just use a nut either side of the bracket for adjustment.
Meetens would more than likely have the proper part , but proper money to go with it.

Andy.

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“something to adjust the load of the spring”

That is precisely how it works , a threaded adjuster for fixed revs , or the end of the cable for variable.

Keith , we’re talking flywheel magneto here , not a CJ or A series which are of course seperate mags.

Andy

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As regards to your govenor spring , it depends on whether it was fixed revs or variable , either way you should have a bracket on the valve chest cover , have a look and report back what you have there , if anything.
Remember your ignition unit is a combined coil and condenser, fit your new points and you’ll more than likely have a spark , they’re normally a very good unit and seldom give trouble.

Andy.

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It sounds like you have the wipac ignition that has the coil/condenser in one single unit , hence you can’t see the actual condenser.
The timing is fixed by a keyway , so no issues there.

Andy.

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Keith you’re bang on the mark , the company I work for has an absolutely atrocious attitude to the virus , LUCKILY no cases thus far , there is however an old saying “you reap what you sow” and I feel in general that is exactly what has happened.

Andy.

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Geoff/Charlie , it’s exactly the same where I live , it’s very rural , you know grass grows in the middle of the road type of thing. We have numerous “pull ins” on our roads to allow traffic to pass one another.Guess what, throughout these times clowns decide to park in them and go for an extended walk, when questioned they honestly do believe they are rural car parks……some people.

Andy.

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I couldn’t agree more , but he does keep quite a bit of secondhand obsolete stuff. Paul Childs at Meetens is worth a call , at least with Paul you can speak to him on the phone.If you quote him the part number(C6677) he may be able to tell you whether another Villiers fan will fit , it’s not something I’ve tried , so can’t really pass comment.
I see there’s an engine on the well known auction site , but sadly no fan.

Andy.

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George at Villiersparts may be able to help you , it’s worth a shout.

Andy.

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A lifetime fiddling with engines.

Andy.

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16/1 is the correct ratio for the 11c , straight 30 engine oil should be used ,and most definately not any modern synthetic type oils.
The crankcase bushes in the 11c rely on a film of oil to retain crankcase compression , which can’t be achieved with more modern oils.
It will appear smoky and oil the plug if not put to work , give it some stick and you should notice the difference.

Andy.

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