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Dr Ian Barnes replied to the topic Atco Scythe Villiers Engine ID help please. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:58:08 +0000

Did you get the information you needed? From the limited information and pics I can only guess at this being a Mk11-C engine, and I will say a Mk11-C based engine. The C denotes the engine size of 147cc. The Mk11-C was an early dedicated industrial engine from Villiers used by a number of machinery manufacturers for quite a long time, into the…[Read more]

Dr Ian Barnes replied to the topic Villiars in the forum General talk and discussion

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:05:06 +0000

I have attached a word document which is snippets and pics I have collected over time whilst researching for my book. You may have found this info on-line already but it is here for others who may be interested. If you decide to sell I would be interested, to add it to my Villiers collection. If you have or take any pics I would appreciate those…[Read more]

Dr Ian Barnes replied to the topic Howard bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:56:03 +0100

Agree with Andy. The Mk25C can have one of 3 carbs but I believe the Bantam has the Villiers Lightweight Type 3/4 carb. A single cable is offset centre to the top of the carb. Earlier Lightweight carbs on Mk25C (late 40s into the 50s) had a lever as well as a cable in the top plate but I doubt it is that model. The Villiers carbs are quite…[Read more]

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