[vhgmcbuddy]

Ok. Great. Thanks Neil. I’ll get some clamps around that hose. I’ve checked that the oil is at the correct level in the filter. I presume the screw knob on the top of the carb is the mixture screw. Very basic these things. Love it!

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Great. Ok I will order new needles and gaskets from Neil. I’ll need to check the float – actually floats! Good thinking. Yes it does vibrate A LOT!

What are peoples views on this carb I have? Is it worth holding onto? I never intend to run with TVO, so can I swap out the manifold to get better performance from it? Is it really worth it?

A few pictures from the weekend.

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[vhgmcbuddy]

There should be a gasket between bowl and body, there is a cut out for when you flood it so it may be coming from there?

The needle seat may be at fault, it may need lapped in or a new seat and needle.

The float may have a hole in it, does it float?

Neil does standard and longer needles and used to fit seats.

The vibration of the engine often knocks the needle off it seat causing excess fuel to flow out of the bowl.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi all,

Just a quick post to say that after some help from Neil I finally managed to get the old girl running this weekend. Was a bit of a challenge. Major fuel system overhaul. First stop was to strip and clean the pump and fit a new diaphragm. Strangely this did not solve things. So, to test the pump I ran a pipe from a jerry can. No problem lifting fuel, so I checked the tank and fuel pipes. It turned out the fuel pipe was blocked and the tank was full of rust. I ended up removing the tank for cleaning and blowing the pipe through with an airline. Sorted!

I changed the oil as suggested and fitted a new plug. She fired up no problem and ran OK. Although the manifold is blowing a bit! My main problem is the carb (which I’ve also had to bits and soaked in fuel), mainly the float needle. It doesn’t seem to be cutting off the fuel. Hence the bowl is over filling and leaking. Should there be a gasket between the bowl and carb body??

Or can you buy new new float needles?

More info and pictures tm!

P.s. Its very loud!

[vhgmcbuddy]

I see that they were back in time for the show last weekend, but I must ask…. Is the chap who stole your property being prosecuted? and what explanation did he give when he brought them back?

[vhgmcbuddy]

I found 3 models of A-81. If you enter 93-08BP01 into Toro Master Parts Viewer you can see parts list. never owned one but being wheel horse, it’s probably durable.

93-08BP01 1979 rear engine rider A-81 5 speed briggs, other model No’s, 93-08BP02 and 93-08XP02.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Got my copy just in time to take to the Smallholders Show last weekend, proper job !!

[vhgmcbuddy]

Very kind of you, Rocboni – I may need to take you up on that – Thank you! 😊

– I’ll see if I get a response from the few emails I’ve sent today, and see what (if anything, arises) – maybe one will turn up in the meantime..)
– I’m in Melksham, Wilts – so not too far from Midsomer Norton either.

Brian

[vhgmcbuddy]

I could do it if your stuck, you would need to send them though.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Rocboni,
Thanks for the suggestions – something for me to look into. I don’t have the facilities or know-how myself, I’ll have to search out a local engineer, and see what they can do.😊

[vhgmcbuddy]

Brian,

Bore out the new one and machine off the teeth on the old one and press and weld the two parts together?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Charlie,
Tried John Cruse, Chester Hudson, VilliersParts, VilliersServices, and Meetens so far..
Just sent an email to LS engineers too..

Brian.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks for your replies.
Guess I will have to find a local engineer that does small jobs at reasonable cost (if one still exists!)
I think with a separate collar, the gear itself would be loose on the taper.. Maybe a skilled engineer would know how to adapt it.
I assumed with the Allen being made for so many years – there would be loads of spares in existence – but then again, how much demand is there now? Tons of parts probably went for scrap years ago.
Thanks anyway. 😊

[vhgmcbuddy]

Can a collar not be machined and added to it to move it further out?

[vhgmcbuddy]

…Forgot to say, it’s for a Villiers 25c engine..!
Thanks. 🙂

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