The Mills Carburettor
Does anyone know if the Mills carburettor was used on lawnmowers, or similar?
Forums
Yes, Villers liked the Mills…
Yes, Villers liked the Mills so much they bought the company!
Apparently they were used on bikes around WW1 time but some also say they were on lawnmowers or industrial engines.
There are several motor…
There are several motor mowers from the 1920s that have the Mills fitted. My Shanks Wizard and Shanks Jehu both appear to have one. I have seen others with the same model (or similar) over the years.
The link below is to the page on the Science Museum site showing a Mills Patented Villiers Carburettor
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co24718/mills-pate…
The next link is to a page on another site with a nice diagram of the Mills and an explanation of how it works.
https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/carburettors/Mills-1922-1289.htm
Two of the distinctive features of the carb are the relatively heavy-gauge collar at the top holding the barrel mechanism in place and the lever in the centre at the top which turns to adjust/choke the flow (the function is explained on the leaflet).
Never seen or heard of one …
Never seen or heard of one , but a bit of Googling enlightened me ! All the references seem to refer to motor cycles and a possible Villiers connection . Was it another venture along the Senspray lines ?