Villiers MK15 Engine - Barn Find [Restoration]
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 Published On Aug 31, 2023

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In this episode of Restore It, I restore this Villiers Mk15/2 HS stationary engine. I go back to the old style of the channel, meaning no talking during the restoration, just the lovely sounds of the job.

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Tools:

Spray Booths & All 1000+ Products - https://www.indooroutdoors.co.uk/
Compressed air solutions - Northern Compressed Air - https://www.ncair.co.uk/
New and Used Machinery - Riley Surface World - https://www.rileysurfaceworld.co.uk/
Blasting Media & Parts - https://www.blastsparesdirect.com/
Ducting & Ventilation Supplies - https://www.amsductingsupplies.co.uk/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Information about the engine
01:57 - Dismantling the engine
02:11 - Disconnecting the fuel hose
02:35 - Removing the fuel tank
02:57 - Removing the tank supports
03:42 - Removing the governor's arm
04:25 - Removing the carb
05:19 - Removing the valve cover
05:49 - loosening the main cover
06:21 - Removing the starter pulley
06:54 - Removing the flywheel cover
07:11 - Removing the on/off switch
07:49 - Removing the exhaust
09:11 - Removing the case
09:39 - Removing the spark plug
10:09 - Removing the rockers & actuators
10:50 - Removing the flywheel
11:19 - Removing the cylinder head
11:41 - Removing the valves
11:56 - Removing the head gasket
12:14 - Removing the backplate/magneto mount
12:41 - Removing the oil filler cap & oil
13:07 - Removing the home-made stand
13:48 - Removing the the sump
14:36 - Removing the piston and races
15:19 - Dismantling the carburettor
15:59 - Dismantling the fuel tank
16:37 - Removing the coupling
17:19 - Removing the plaques
18:02 - Everything to restore
18:40 - Cleaning everything
19:19 - Shot blasting to remove rust and old paints
23:08 - After shot blasting & paint prep
24:47 - Epoxy primer
27:09 - Filling the imperfections
29:38 - Masking for high-build primer
29:50 - Spraying high-build primer
31:25 - Dismantling and cleaning the backplate/magneto
33:42 - Spraying the exhaust in high-temp paint
34:03 - Cleaning the hardware
34:49 - Cold bluing the hardware
35:36 - Adding colour to the main parts
39:20 - Giving the carb a deep clean
39:56 - All of the parts I'm replacing
40:17 - Cutting new fuel line
40:37 - Polishing the hardware
40:47 - Cleaning the plaques
41:09 - Replacing the ignition lead
41:26 - Making a gasket for the fuel cap
42:07 - Making a gasket for the backplate
43:00 - Some more cleaning
43:08 - Making a gasket for the sump
43:46 - Cleaning the switch
44:18 - Everything restored or replaced
44:59 - Rebuilding the carburettor
46:45 - Installing the piston and races
47:10 - Installing the sump
47:31 - Reassembling the backplate
48:27 - Installing the backplate
48:43 - Rebuilding the cylinder head
49:33 - Installing the cylinder head
50:02 - New parts arriving “just in time”
50:20 - Installing the flywheel
50:36 – Timing the engine
51:01 - Installing the flywheel cover
51:14 - Installing the cover
51:45 - Installing the switch
52:13 - Installing the valve cover
52:56 - Installing the pull start pulley
53:20 - Installing the governor's arm
53:27 - Installing the carburettor
54:12 - Installing the spark plug
54:34 - Installing the exhaust
54:49 - Installing the oil filler cap
54:58 - Adding decals to the fuel tank
55:34 - Reassembling the fuel tank
55:45 – Adding protection to the tank mounts
56:11 - Installing the fuel tank
56:27 - Installing the fuel hose
56:53 - Installing the fuel tank cap
57:03 - Installing the plaques
57:50 - Making the starter rope pull
58:15 - Installing new oil
58:30 – Final shots and thanks

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