Description
Overview:
The Villiers Siba Recoil Rope Guide is a genuine metal guide used on vintage Villiers engines to route the starter rope cleanly through the starter assembly. It prevents chafing and misalignment, helping the pull start operate smoothly and consistently. Supplied as unused old stock, it is an original-quality part made for period-correct repairs and restorations. The guide supports reliable starting by directing the rope on its correct path, reducing wear to both the rope and adjacent components. Suitable for classic stationary and small machinery powered by Villiers engines, including the C12 and F15, it is a practical replacement where the original guide is worn, missing, or damaged. Manufacturer Part Number: 86 9428. Genuine Villiers Part.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for correct fit and function (MPN 86 9428)
- Durable metal construction for long service life
- Guides recoil rope accurately to aid smooth engine starting
- Helps reduce rope fray and prevents snagging on sharp edges
- Straightforward to fit using existing starter assembly hardware
- Suitable for C12 and F15 engines equipped with Siba recoil starters
- Unused old stock; may show light tarnish or storage marks without affecting performance
- Supports authentic restoration of vintage equipment
- Compact, robust design for dependable everyday use
- Ideal as a preventative replacement during starter maintenance
Typical Applications:
Used on vintage Villiers-powered equipment where a recoil starter is fitted, such as classic mowers, cultivators, rotavators, small generators, pumps, and compact industrial or horticultural machines. It restores reliable rope guidance during start-up and is a common replacement during engine rebuilds or routine starter servicing on classic machinery.
Also known as:
Starter cord guide, pull start rope guide bush, rope fairlead for recoil starter, starter cord eyelet, recoil starter rope ferrule, cord grommet for starter housing, pull cord eye, rope lead-through, starter rope sleeve.
Fits Models:
C12, F15