Description
Overview:
The Villiers C12 Recoil Center Washer 87 1760 is a genuine metal washer designed for the centre of the recoil starter assembly on vintage Villiers engines. It sits between key rotating parts to maintain correct spacing, spread load, and support smooth pull-and-return action from the starter. Supplied as unused old stock, it follows the original factory specification, making it suitable for faithful restorations and routine maintenance of older machinery. Built from durable metal for long service life, it helps reduce wear on mating components and keep the starter mechanism running freely. Ideal for engines used in construction and garden equipment, this washer is a straightforward, like-for-like replacement for the Villiers C12 and F15, preserving authenticity while delivering reliable performance. As an NOS item, light storage tarnish may be present but is cosmetic only.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility and long-term reliability
- Unused old stock (NOS) made to original specification and profile
- Durable metal construction resists wear, fretting, and deformation
- Maintains correct clearance at the recoil centre for smooth starter action
- Spreads load to help protect the hub and housing from damage
- Correct for C12/F15 recoil assemblies; simple like-for-like replacement
- Easy to fit with basic hand tools during service or rebuilds
- Light age-related tarnish possible; function and fit unaffected
- Helps cure starter drag, rough return, or noise linked to spacing issues
- Suitable for restoration projects where originality matters
Typical Applications:
Used in the recoil starter assembly on Villiers engines found on lawn mowers, rotavators, generators, pumps, compactors, and small construction equipment. Ideal during rebuilds, preventative maintenance, or when addressing starter sticking and inconsistent return. Well suited to vintage restorations requiring period-correct parts with dependable performance.
Also known as:
Starter recoil centre washer, pull-start washer, starter hub washer, recoil thrust washer, starter spacer washer, recoil spring carrier washer, pull cord starter washer, starter assembly washer.
Fits Models:
C12, F15
