Description
Overview:
This Recoil Centre Bolt is a genuine Villiers component for the Automatic Old Type recoil starter used on classic Villiers MK12 and MK15 engines. Made from durable metal, it secures and centres the recoil assembly, helping to keep pull-start operation smooth and reliable. It is suitable for restoring or maintaining vintage stationary engines found on older mowers, rotavators, pumps, and light construction equipment powered by Villiers units. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show superficial tarnishing or storage marks, but performance is unaffected. As a genuine Villiers part (26046), it offers the correct fit and geometry to match the original design, supporting long service life and maintaining authenticity in restoration projects.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for correct fit and dependable alignment of the recoil assembly
- Designed for the Villiers Automatic Old Type recoil system on MK12 and MK15 engines
- Durable metal construction for strength and wear resistance in repeated starts
- Maintains smooth pull and positive rewind by accurately centring the recoil mechanism
- Ideal for restorations where period-correct hardware and authenticity matter
- Unused old stock: may show cosmetic ageing, but functionally new
- Straightforward replacement using standard hand tools; direct swap for part number 26046
- Helps prevent starter drag, misalignment, and premature wear of recoil components
Typical Applications:
Replacement of worn, stripped, or missing recoil centre bolts during routine maintenance or full rebuilds of Villiers MK12/MK15 engines. Common on heritage lawn mowers, rotavators, small generators, pumps, and compact site machinery. Suitable for workshop overhauls and at-home restorations to restore reliable pull-start performance and reduce starter noise or sticking.
Also known as:
Recoil starter centre bolt, recoil hub bolt, pull-start centre bolt, recoil assembly centre screw, starter recoil fixing bolt, recoil centre fastener, Villiers recoil fixing.
Fits Models:
MK12, MK15
Alternate Part Numbers:
26046
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