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aquila787 started the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I’ve just bought a Howard 300 that I think has bad ignition….no spark. The armature magneto seems to be obsolete. Is there a way to convert it to electronic ignition or anyone know where I could buy the ignition system. It’s Part Number BS296834…..Briggs & Stratton
John
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gaz started the topic Villiers 25c 2 stroke Points problem Allen scythe in the forum General talk and discussion 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
i am loosing the will to live i have got myself all new points etc to get my Allen Scythe up and running
i have put the new points back on the machine but when it comes to set the points gap the rear of the points don’t touch the the cam inside the flywheel
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andyfrost replied to the topic Iron horse in the forum Help and information 3 hours, 16 minutes ago
Another option is to try some of the Govt surplus stores , those that have been going for some time bought hundreds of these , and numerous spares..well worth a try.
Andy.
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mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller gearbox oil capacity in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 hours, 40 minutes ago
Just tried to start it. No fuel mixture getting to the cylinder. Float chamber is filling up and when a little fuel is added straight in to the cylinder it runs. I put a replacement main jet in during the rebuild ,does the taper needle and jet need to be paired? Any ideas would be very helpful. Thanks
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philip-s replied to the topic Iron horse in the forum Help and information 5 hours, 18 minutes ago
Jensales do a reproduction Johnson Iron Horse manual which you can download, but it is not cheap.
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trusty220 replied to the topic Allett Regal No.1 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
The difficult bit is finding the right balance between abrasiveness and carefulness! I’m going to try with more T-Cut today but may have to go to very fine wet’n’dry paper then re-polish.
Nobody said it was going to be easy!
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charlie replied to the topic Geest truck Albion gearbox adjustment in the forum Help and information 9 hours, 57 minutes ago
Albion HJR illustrated parts list
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charlie replied to the topic Geest truck Albion gearbox adjustment in the forum Help and information 9 hours, 58 minutes ago
Albion HR illustrated parts list.
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charlie replied to the topic Geest truck Albion gearbox adjustment in the forum Help and information 10 hours, 12 minutes ago
Do you know which model of Albion gearbox it is. I have information for both the HR and HJR both are 3 speed and reverse gearboxes.
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charlie replied to the topic Allett Regal No.1 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 10 hours, 35 minutes ago
Carefully rubbing away layers of paint to reveal lettering is something those restoring ex military vehicles often have to do.
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charlie replied to the topic Iron horse in the forum Help and information 10 hours, 43 minutes ago
A photograph of the whole engine would help identify it and what magneto it has.
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paulivey replied to the topic Iron horse in the forum Help and information 21 hours, 20 minutes ago
Hi all. I’m after electrical parts now. Ie condenser, points etc. Anybody know where I can source them. Any help would be appreciated.
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wristpin replied to the topic 1974 Briggs and Stratton 10hp in the forum General talk and discussion 21 hours, 39 minutes ago
The engine has a sticker that states ‘Dual Circuit Alternator’. I’m unsure what the engine would be destined for but I’d guess a ride-on mower. The choke linkage is also independent of the throttle.
The Dual Circuit alternator has a two pin connector , one pin is rectified to DC for battery charging the other AC for lighting. If it follows…[Read more]
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fell replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 23 hours, 33 minutes ago
Thanks for your help I’ll have a look tomorrow see if I can work my problem out
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alan replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 23 hours, 37 minutes ago
I have scanned the maintenance document as a PDF. It explains how to change the drive belt – it looks a bit fiddly and requires looping the belt over the gear lever etc!
https://vhgmc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mountfield-11-Tractor-Maintenance-Document.pdf
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alan replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 23 hours, 46 minutes ago
The part number is 37X31. The catalogue doesn’t say what length it is and our tractor isn’t with us at present to measure it.
The tractor was made by Murray Power products, Ohio, so it’s possibly a Murray 37xX1 belt. There’s some online.
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alan replied to the topic 1974 Briggs and Stratton 10hp in the forum General talk and discussion 1 day ago
I made the first offer and the seller readily accepted so there was no haggling to be done, if Yorkshire-style haggling had been involved then I’d have ended up with the engine for £2.50. But I’ve now frightened myself thinking that I offered too much and I’ve given away precious funds! Next time I venture southwards I’m going to be very wary!
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fell replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 1 day ago
Hi would you have any idea how long the belt should be ? Or a part number ? Thanks
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alan replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 1 day ago
The instruction manual says “Your unit has a single clutch/brake pedal that operates both the clutch for changing gears and the brake. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop your unit.”
Indeed, your machine seems to be operating the wrong way around!
The transmission belt goes past a pulley that’s connected to the pedal. Is the belt the…[Read more]
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fell replied to the topic Mountfield 11 in the forum Help and information 1 day, 1 hour ago
I’ve just bought 1 and don’t know if it has the correct transmission belt on wondering if you could help
When the pedal is pressed down it drives but when released doesn’t drive ?
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