Description
Overview:
The Recoil Back Plate for Villiers recoil starters is a round, robust metal base that supports and aligns the starter mechanism so the engine can be pulled over smoothly. This genuine Villiers component is built for reliability and long service on vintage construction and garden machines powered by Villiers engines, including MK7 and MK10. It locates the pulley and spring housing, provides stable mounting points, and helps ensure consistent engagement of the starter pawls. Manufactured to original equipment specifications under OEM No. B10671, it offers a precise fit without modification when used with matching Villiers starter parts. A practical choice for maintenance or restoration, especially where original hardware has worn, bent or corroded with age.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility and performance (OEM B10671)
- Direct-fit for MK7, MK10, MK12 and MK15 recoil starter assemblies
- Durable metal construction resists warping and everyday workshop knocks
- Correct geometry for smooth pulley rotation and reliable pawl engagement
- Helps restore consistent starting on older engines without redesign or alterations
- Made to OEM tolerances for accurate alignment with existing housings and fixings
- Straightforward installation with standard hand tools
- Supports long-term service of vintage equipment where original plates are worn
- Clean, simple design makes inspection and maintenance easier
- Supplied as the back plate only, allowing reuse of compatible original fasteners and pulley where serviceable
Typical Applications:
Replacement back plate for Villiers recoil starters on compact construction equipment, stationary engines, small mixers, plate compactors, pumps and classic garden machinery. Ideal for refurbishment, routine maintenance, or returning stored engines to dependable service where the original back plate is bent, cracked or corroded.
Also known as:
Recoil starter back plate, rewind starter backplate, starter base plate, Villiers starter back plate, recoil base panel, recoil mounting plate, starter backing plate for Villiers engines.
Fits Models:
MK7, MK10, MK12, MK15
Alternate Part Numbers:
B10671