simar kid 22 #1 Posted January 26, 2014 Hello all. At the moment I an restoring one of these large quality mowers mainly seen on cricket pitches and bowling greens. In 1960 there was one larger a 30 inch machine. Has not been run for years and a full strip down of Villiers engine is essential. plus a good look around for pieces which are missing. The hand grips have gone and also the gear selector for engaugement of cyclinder and drive. The missing parts will be made by my own hand and also it will be painted by hand as I prefer this method as you get a good depth of paint and also get a shine which is very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted January 26, 2014 John, Glad to have you over! Look forward to more of your projects Welcome to mom! 1 simar kid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #3 Posted January 26, 2014 How does it move about...I see no wheels there. 1 simar kid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #4 Posted January 26, 2014 Engine strip down and rebuild has been done and here are some pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #5 Posted January 26, 2014 Engine flywheel cowl fitted here and now for the engine run up and adjustments to smooth out the tickover. 1 simar kid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #6 Posted January 26, 2014 Was going to upload a video of this small high performance engine but too big for this forum to receive How does it move about...I see no wheels there. they are no wheels on it because it has a built in long roller at the rear of machine. will be easy to see later in restoration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #7 Posted January 26, 2014 Was going to upload a video of this small high performance engine but too big for this forum to receive they are no wheels on it because it has a built in long roller at the rear of machine. will be easy to see later in restoration. You need to upload to YouTube first, then post a link... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #8 Posted January 26, 2014 John! Welcome..... good to see you here!!! 1 simar kid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #9 Posted January 26, 2014 You need to upload to YouTube first, then post a link...okay will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted January 26, 2014 Amazing work John, that engine looks good enough to eat your dinner off... If you don't mind getting food over it of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #11 Posted January 26, 2014 Grass collection box looks nice n straight looking forward to following this project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #12 Posted January 26, 2014 Great Resto subject John (welcome) . Super looking job on the Villiers , gotta love those Motors. looking forward to hearing it's Heartbeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #13 Posted January 26, 2014 welcome john great to see you posting on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #14 Posted January 26, 2014 thanks guys this pasteing business has me foxed. mainly cos I am disgustingly crap at computer know how. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #15 Posted January 26, 2014 Engine sorted ,now onto cutter cylinder and surrounding metal work Handlebars and fuel tank have been rubbed down and are drying on the paint line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #16 Posted January 30, 2014 well here is the videohttp://youtu.be/jITvQPKembE 1 simar kid reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #17 Posted January 30, 2014 reconstruction of the handlebar framework and also the hand made custom grips which I have developed and fitted. That engine sounds sweet does not even sound Villiers, more Italian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #18 Posted January 31, 2014 engine video now posted ,boy does it sound so smooth. To all those who have been waiting while I got the result Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
