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    andyfrost replied to the topic Fitting modern engine to Howard Clifford 700 in the forum Help and information 2 days, 18 hours ago

    E5 petrol at a mixture od 20/1 ratio , with a good quality MINERAL twostroke oil is what I run mine on.

    Andy.

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    irc replied to the topic Fitting modern engine to Howard Clifford 700 in the forum Help and information 2 days, 20 hours ago

    What fuel would I use in the 28B engine instead of modern petrol with bio additives?

    Ian.

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    dave replied to the topic Weeley in the forum General talk and discussion 3 days, 1 hour ago

    A big thank you to all who came to Weeley and made it a very happy weekend.
    Shame about the weather but we all had a good time. I look forward to
    seeing you all next September.
    Dave Clark.

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    charlie replied to the topic Weeley in the forum General talk and discussion 3 days, 2 hours ago

    I second what Andy said.

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    andyfrost started the topic Weeley in the forum General talk and discussion 3 days, 15 hours ago

    Back home and settled after another wonderful weekend at Weeley , as ever a HUGE thanks to Chris , our wam and welcoming host , and of course not forgetting Dave and Robert for all their hard work.
    Roll on next year.

    Andy.

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    charlie replied to the topic Find our old OTA in the forum General talk and discussion 1 week, 3 days ago

    Joe Paget is a club member, I will forward your request to him.

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    arranland started the topic Find our old OTA in the forum General talk and discussion 1 week, 3 days ago

    I’m trying to track down my father’s old OTA tractor which was bought by Joe Paget in the 1980s. It was originally on the Isle of Arran. I just wondered if it was ever restored and if it still exists today.

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    alan replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 3 days ago

    Thanks for the extra information.

    I couldn’t find anything in online archives for your machine; it’s a bit of a mystery at present.

    Parts of the machine match other Shay products; these include the handles and wheels.

    I’m unsure if Shay manufactured products for any other manufacturer, potentially the machine may be listed under a different…[Read more]

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    charlie replied to the topic Magneto HT connection in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 5 days ago

    Andy, I would say it is a Miller as it looks nothing like a Villiers. The points are mounted on a brass plate and operated by a cut out in the crankshaft.

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    charlie replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 5 days ago

    Alan, thanks for looking. I had wondered if it was a Countryman but decided no. Cutting width is 18″ wheels are 13″. No sign of any vacant fixing holes or brackets suggesting there aren’t any missing guards. The stainless steel guard at base of drive to cutting head could well be home made. Under the cutting disc is a thin brass cover, looks a bit…[Read more]

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    alan replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 5 days ago

    I know nothing about Shay, but I thought I’d have a look in the corners of the internet and see what I could find.

    I cannot see anything similar. Shay did produce the Countryman, approximately a 1960s machine, photo attached.

    Do you have any further information that may narrow it down, such as the width of the cut, the size of the rear wheels,…[Read more]

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    davidbliss replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 5 days ago

    About what year, engine looks like a Rotor scythe. Looks less Heath Robinson than what my neighbour put together in late fifties always wondered where he got the idea from, using a plough disc powered by a very early Mk 12 Villiers, two pram wheels, can’t remember what he made the frame out of but was very impressed being open consumed little…[Read more]

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    andyfrost replied to the topic Magneto HT connection in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 6 days ago

    From memory there were two different ignition units on the 120 , Miller and Lucas.

    Andy.

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    charlie started the topic Briggs & Stratton engine dating in the forum General talk and discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

    A question often asked is how can I date my B&S engine. This link will take you to a page with all the relevant information about B&S engine numbers and whatthey mean.

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    charlie replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 6 days ago

    I will see if I can get it in the car and bring it to Weeley

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    charlie replied to the topic Magneto HT connection in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 6 days ago

    Thanks Andy, that is what I was thinking.

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    andyfrost replied to the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 6 days ago

    You’ve got a real rarity there , I’ve never seen one before.

    Andy.

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    andyfrost replied to the topic Magneto HT connection in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 6 days ago

    Charlie , I’m fairly certain it’s soldered directly to the coil.

    Andy.

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    charlie started the topic Magneto HT connection in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 week, 6 days ago

    This is a Shay with a Bux? engine. The HT lead was corroded and fell off leaving just this stub of stiff wire sticking out from the coil.
    Has anyone come across this type before?
    My question is, does the lead screw onto this stub in the same way some plug caps do or would it be soldered to the stub?

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    charlie started the topic What model of Shay? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 6 days ago

    Does anyone know what model of Shay this is?

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