Description
Overview:
The Starter Back Plate to suit Villiers MK7/1, MK10, MK10/1 and MK12 engines is a genuine Villiers component for restoring a reliable starting system on classic small engines. Built from robust metal with a protective finish, the back plate supports and locates the starter mechanism so it engages cleanly with the engine. It replaces worn, cracked or distorted plates that can cause dragging, misalignment or poor starting performance. Designed to original specification for a precise fit on Villiers MK10 and MK12 series engines used across small plant and garden equipment, it helps keep legacy machines serviceable and safe to operate. As a Genuine Part, it matches the factory hole pattern and interface points for straightforward installation and dependable long-term use.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility and quality
- Precision-made for accurate alignment of the starter mechanism
- Durable metal construction with a protective finish for long service life
- Restores smooth starter engagement and consistent starting performance
- Factory-correct hole pattern for a neat, secure fit on the engine
- Helps prevent premature wear of mating starter components
- Suitable for maintenance, repair or a full engine rebuild on MK series units
- Straightforward to fit with standard hand tools, minimising downtime
Typical Applications:
Used on Villiers MK-series stationary engines powering equipment such as cement mixers, rotavators, mowers, pumps and generators. Ideal when refurbishing engines, replacing fatigued or damaged starter hardware, or resolving starting faults caused by a distorted or worn back plate.
Also known as:
Engine back plate, starter plate, starter backplate, starter base plate, recoil starter base plate, pull-start back plate, starter housing plate, engine starter part.
Fits Models:
MK10, MK10/1, MK101, MK12, MK7, MK7/1, MK71
Alternate Part Numbers:
MK10/1, MK7/1, MK101, MK10, MK12, MK71
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