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    alan wrote a new post 23 hours, 54 minutes ago

    The Plymouth Hoe Sometimes, unusual tools appear in advertisements. The tool I have found was called the ‘Plymouth Hoe’ and dates from 1909. But, to confuse research, […]

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    andyfrost replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 2 days, 1 hour ago

    Arrived today , BRILLIANT effort by all involved.

    Andy.

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    charlie replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 2 days, 1 hour ago

    My copy arrived today.
    Digital copy now uploaded to website.

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    captainwinddrifter replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 2 days ago

    I have exactly the same ignition system on my Howard 300.
    It was working 2 mths ago, now won’t start and no visible spark.
    Did you ever find a solution to the issue?
    Cheers Richard – email richard@parry.cc

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    past-timer started the topic Hayter 21 clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 4 days ago

    Hello people. I’ve been using my Hayter 21 regularly since April 25 and I’m really pleased with it. It starts and runs reliably after servicing carb and ignition, and I get loads more cut in the same time I was putting in before. I wondered if the power transfer to the wheels was as good as it could be, so I followed the service book to set up the…[Read more]

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    ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines 1 week, 4 days ago

    I should be able to answer your questions and send you an available new spares list. send me an email njarrett@btinternet.com

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    jambug123 started the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines 1 week, 5 days ago

    Hi all,
    I am now a owner of a MG2 which needs a fair bit of work to get up and running again,
    Luckily the engine turns and with a few parts I should be able to get it running,

    I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help with,
    I would like to clean the oil filter out is there any issues with doing this?
    I would also like to flush out…[Read more]

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    charlie replied to the topic monrotiller mk2 in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 3 days ago

    You can make throttle cables etc using parts from motorcycle parts suppliers, I have used Feked.com in the past. The Mower Centre in Hailsham may be able to do this for you.
    The only source of tines is from a scrap machine, which type do you need?
    You may be able to get carb and exhaust from Villiersparts.

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    charlie replied to the topic mauals and spares in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 3 days ago

    I have scanned copies of owners manual and parts list, I hav enever seen a service manual. I also have manuals for the Villiers engine. I have sent you a pm.

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    charlie replied to the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 3 days ago

    Machine number 2950A is a series one model, see photo below, and was sent to agent on 12/10/53 and delivered to Milnthorpe Grange, Sandal, Wakefield on 8/12/53. More information about Monrotiller can be found at Monrotiller Information
    The engine number would suggest it is a Mk12.
    The original engineering drawings for Monrotiller are held at the…[Read more]

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    andyfrost replied to the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    Some photos would help identify , Charlie Moore is the man for everything Monrotiller , I’m sure he will reply with all the info you need.

    Andy

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    digandplay123 started the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    just got his rotavator engine number 12 14309 machine number 2950 A has anybody any idea as to what age etc and is the villiers engine a type 12 thanks in anticipation T

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    digandplay123 started the topic mauals and spares in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    can you still get a service manual and spares for a monro mk 2

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    digandplay123 started the topic monrotiller mk2 in the forum Help and information 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    just bought a monro and I think its a mk2 that has not been used for years .it requires throttle cables and a general seeing to ,would like to get it sorted and maybe take to shows can you still get tines for it and also the carb and exhaust are missing ,new to this site but will add pictures as I strip it regards

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    charlie replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    Looking forward to receiving it.

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    sprayerman started the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 3 weeks ago

    The June issue of The Cultivator was sent to the printers yesterday and will be posted to all paid up members as soon as possible after 15th June.

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    davidbliss replied to the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information 3 weeks ago

    I use Delrin plastic and turn my own bearings out of that stuff.
    Delrin (polyoxymethylene or POM-H) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic famous for bridging the gap between plastics and metals. It offers exceptional mechanical strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and low friction, making it a premier choice for precision…[Read more]

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    diggybob replied to the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information 4 weeks ago

    Might be an obvious and therefore already tried route for you but have you asked the same question at:

    https://www.hayter.co.uk/contact-us

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    oldhayterman started the topic Replacement wheel bushes for 1960s Hayter in the forum Help and information 4 weeks ago

    Does anyone know where I might be able to get replacement plastic wheel bushes, similar to the one pictured, for a 1960s Hayter rotary mower?

    Or is there an alternative I could use or adapt?

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    ranchero replied to the topic landmaster mk1 in the forum Projects 1 month ago

    7 years ago, still not done anything to this. maybe its time to pass it on

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