Description
Overview:
The Starter Centre Fixing Nut is a genuine Villiers OEM part designed to secure the starter centre on classic Villiers engines, including the MK10 and MK12. Built from durable metal and made to factory tolerances, it locks the starter centre in place so the engine can engage smoothly and reliably. This small but critical fastener is suitable for routine servicing as well as full restorations of vintage Villiers-powered equipment. Supplied as unused vintage old stock, the nut may show light tarnishing or storage marks, which do not affect performance. Identified as Villiers part E12015, it offers the correct fit and thread for the application, helping maintain the integrity of older engines while preserving originality and dependable starting performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers OEM part (E12015) for assured fit and function
- Precisely secures the starter centre to prevent movement and premature wear
- Manufactured to OE standards for reliable alignment and smooth starting
- Direct replacement for worn, damaged, or missing fixing nuts
- Suitable for vintage engine maintenance and restoration work
- Unused old stock: cosmetic tarnishing or storage marks may be present only
- Compatible with selected Villiers MK-series engines for straightforward fitting
- Installs using standard hand tools; tighten to the manufacturer's specification
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing or rebuilds of classic Villiers engines to correctly retain the starter centre. Ideal when the original nut is rounded, corroded, or lost, and for preventative maintenance to ensure consistent engagement of the starter mechanism. Common in workshops, mobile service vans, and home garages working on heritage machinery.
Also known as:
Starter centre nut, centre fixing nut, starter retaining nut, engine retaining nut, recoil starter fixing nut.
Fits Models:
MK10, MK12, MK15
Alternate Part Numbers:
E12015