A way around a problem

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Jun 21, 06 6:03 pm

Due to the lack of response to my wanted and having no luck looking at US co's repops I decided to diy the job.
One plaster of paris mould using the glued together original nylon job as the pattern,one old Villiers mower carb and some practice runs. I've made a new gear in mazak. Now tell me who makes the new ones

When your key turns and nothing happens,just after fitting that £20K engine and box it's likely that this thing broke. If you can't get a new one what happens?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jun 21, 06 7:58 pm

i've no idea what that part is, but well done! proper old skool ingenuity

Im looking for a villiers carb. dont suppose you've got one anywhere?

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Wed Jun 21, 06 9:54 pm

nice one steve well impressed

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Jun 21, 06 9:57 pm

What is it? Can't be arsed searching the wanted posts

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Jun 21, 06 10:29 pm

Kev,Will,on a tilt column the lock barrel turns this gear thingy which pulls a rack gear that pulls a rod that operates the ignition switch on the side of the column. The last tooth broke off mine so I couldn't get lights on the dash or starter. It's all better now

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Jun 21, 06 11:22 pm

Sweet! Nice backyard engineering. (Shame about the Villiers mower carb, they go for bundles on Ebag!

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latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Jun 22, 06 7:55 am

Villiers carb was busted on its mounting flange

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jun 22, 06 4:27 pm

didnt know that was illegal

mad machs · Post by **mad machs** » Thu Jun 22, 06 5:55 pm

Thats a fine result Latil, shed engineering at its zenith.

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Jun 22, 06 6:30 pm

mad machs wrote:Thats a fine result Latil, shed engineering at its zenith.

Deliberate pun huh

I think Zenith made the Villiers carbs

Will wot carb do you need then? I've got a couple of good ones and part of one that looks like a shiny blob of melted zinc

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Thu Jun 22, 06 8:55 pm

thats a cool bit of work, as ive always said we can all find a way round a problem if we try. why not make a couple with the mould and sell them on

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Jun 22, 06 10:16 pm

New mould every time,its only plaster. Have to coat the nylon with vaseline so it releases from the mould. That was my fourth attempt as the vaseline kept gassing and blowing the gear teeth.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Jun 23, 06 9:14 am

Excellent, never tried casting anything before but wouldn't mind having a go. Whats the procedure to get the metal molten?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 23, 06 9:28 am

Blue wrote:Excellent, never tried casting anything before but wouldn't mind having a go. Whats the procedure to get the metal molten?

I think it will depend heavily on the material you use John. Obviously we are going to be talking metal in general, but stronger, higher melting point metals may cause difficulty as you may not be able to generate enough heat at home. We caould be talking about a spoon full of lead over your gas stove right up to steel foundry and everything in between.

Steves response whould be interesting.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Jun 23, 06 9:44 am

Excellent effort Latil, that's the sort of daft thing I would do...and in this case it looks like it's going to work!