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hi im new to this scene but ive just got a barford atom mk 12 ive managed to get top off cylinder head off to check piston and its fine can even read piston numbers after a clean  ive cleaned points up but still no  luck any ideas the serial number is A2006 the number for the Villiers is 103A 4843 this is on a black and brass plaque hope this helps thanks

 

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Hi Ghost,

If the villiers mk12 is the original engine for your barford atom it would indicate that it is a "15" and not a "30", there are very little differences but it's always handy to know.

If you have thoroughly cleaned the points I would recommend resetting the gap to 0.012", if you still can't get a spark you may want to try fitting a new condenser as these can also pack up. Before you do all this it may be worth checking your spark plug actually works as I know from experience that sometimes it's just a duff spark plug! Usually a good clean up of the points and a new spark plug sorts it but let us know how you get on because failing all of that it may be the coil.

If you don't already know just search in google "villiers parts" and there are numerous villiers specialists where you can buy near enough any part you want for them!

Also if you get a second take a few pictures of your barford atom as I, and everyone else, would love to see it.

Good luck and let us know how you get on,

Tom

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thanks tom it does say on one plate a 15 so yes ur right it is in a very rough machine tyres have started to rot off the rims but will get sum picks off it all stripped down got the proper plough for it too thanks for ur reply tom all the best from ghost

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Hi Ghost,

You are most welcome. Just out of interest is your plough adjustable and does it have a disc?

Tom

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