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Hi David, thanks for the offer. I don’t really have a need for any of these parts at the moment. I hope you find someone that can put them to good use. Thanks.

Hi Charlie,
Thanks for your reply. That’s very useful. I’m actually looking for an exhaust valve for the MK15 and I’ve located an old C15 engine. It may be able to help me get the MK15 running again!

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the tip re stopping the engine on the compression stroke. The donor engine sounds like a good idea. I’ll keep my eye open for one!

Hi Andy,

Thanks for coming back to me. Like the MK 20 the exhaust valves stick when the engine is not used. This one has not been used for over 20 years and so it needed a bit of force to free it. Unfortunately the valve shaft top has been badly burred and the guide has been broken. I’ve sourced new guides. I’ll have a go with a file on the valve…[Read more]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I’ve tried them. L&S suggested George Shead and it turns out he works for them! I don’t know if there’s a valve from a different engine (maybe another Villiers) that would fit the MK15. I’m still not entirely sure it is a MK15, but that seems the most likely suspect! Thanks