Always the way, but armchair mechanics is living the dream :)

What is the logic of the washer ? Keep it all together ?

Dont forget to record it as well :) We want full HD glory..........

If you get a decent sized nut and just fill it with weld you shouldnt have an issue, the heat alone will probably do half the job. I have had em welded on at a cack angle and its still came loose.

I would take care with using acetone due to the rubber boot below it.

Well nearly all :) I will be honest I can weld but cant see how you could get into there to weld onto the bolt. There was also the rubber boot quite close. Maybe its just the picture but I cant see much other than a hole.... I reckon you will risk welding to the plate rather than the bolt.

I think we need disagree on "reasonable well maintained" based on the below what have you maintained ? Why ? new shocks all around ? bushes as well ? Why would you say this ? to say everything is disks/calipers/pads ? 30 min job (crack on) That's the one thing I understand as an absolute...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226358871459 Great condition....

For Sale my Heavy Duty Car ramp system as I was/am always worried about jacks/axle stands or small lift solution. This was the best I could find to store a vehicle on normally and safely lift and keep lifted for extended periods. https://carlift-ramp-mr1.com/ This is the link from the website...

Welcome, he draws them Realtime you know

Exactly and that's why we need the noddy guidance...... "please make sure you use the door on the way out....... walking through the wall tends to hurt"

That's my thinking, for older diesels they would tend to fail the MOT on emissions. They used to say, take it out for 5 mins "drive it like you stole it", then it would pass.

Forget it they need to rev/run to pass emissions usually anyway this is just covering them, " please don't fall down the toilet"

It would take a hell of a lot to puncture and it should be protected by the chassis/other elements in the main part. I guess metal was probably cheaper back then.

Why were the tanks not Plastic ? Just curious some late 70's cars had plastic tanks and they are still going strong.

https://www.chashmay.com.pk/images/banners/64d354f2b9272.png They look.... errr Interesting.. Do the come with a Labrador ?

Just had a look see and 1/2 the foam from the air filter is gone, so I am guessing that's got sucked through into the carb.

Ta, will do for 40 quid I can have a new coil and knock of carb to buy me time to work clean the genuine one.. Thanks chaps.

Would easy start into the air intake be enough ?

Briggs Stratton 12hP mower engine, its a Westwood T1200. This looks like it will be it but I will check model numbers later. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&_nkw=briggs+and+stratton+12hp+carb&_sacat=0 Its a 40 plus year old mower so suspect it may not...