mowerdar 98 #1 Posted May 7, 2015 Saved this from the scrap man today was found in a shed by a mate that he had to clear If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted May 7, 2015 Looks in reasonable condition. Just surface rust. Be good if it runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerdar 98 #3 Posted May 7, 2015 Forgot to say it runs but not very well runs pretty lumpy so carbs a part in the washer was pretty glazed up just need to find something to run it with now If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie the Engine 0 #4 Posted March 19, 2017 Hello, I have just purchased a BSA just like this one. Am really struggling to identify it and was wondering if you had identified yours. Any help much appreciated! best wishes Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #5 Posted March 20, 2017 Hi if it's any help the engine in the picture is the same as an F15 Villiers. They were produced with both the Villiers and the BSA badges. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie the Engine 0 #6 Posted March 20, 2017 Hi, many thanks for replying. A few things are starting to become clear now. The engine seems to be painted red and green, which would make sense if it was fitted to a Ransome and had been painted in their colours. On the bottom of the block I also came across the numbers F15 /06/05 12142. I'm still struggling in a couple of areas though: Which BSA engine is it equivalent too? I have downloaded a Villiers manual and it quotes the capactiy as 147cc The engine has compression, but no spark. I can't find an ignition or kill switch, so presuming that its been removed. everything else looks like its there. The oil looks ok after all this time, but will get changed, but the crankshaft seal looks like it has perished. once again, many thanks Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #7 Posted March 22, 2017 It's almost certainly pre electronic ignition so you will have to delve under the flywheel to find the coil, points and condenser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie the Engine 0 #8 Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Hi, thanks for the reply. The rewind starter, cowling and fly wheel shall be coming off this weekend hopefully, and we shall see..... cheers Kevin Edited March 22, 2017 by Bertie the Engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
