Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Site-Wide Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:25:46 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 9bfb2d0031c13645180f8dadc6bbc4a5 David Bliss replied to the topic Villiers engines interchangeability in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-engines-interchangeability/#post-45058 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:38:19 +0000 Have been clearing out stuff and came across 1-5HP Petter head gasket, valves and bits with some Villiers. Head gaskets, 12, 25 and think 60? I often had one under overhaul as been some while since had anything to do with those its bit of a guess. If anyone needs them are free.

]]> 5ffe17e928e22e3fca15ca6729dfddb6 Peter replied to the topic Website database clean up in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/website-database-clean-up/#post-45057 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:37:57 +0000 Hi Charlie,

To stay active do we need to login regularly or post in the forum?

]]> 9a49cffbbc587b3c3100f37e9dca62b4 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Website database clean up in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/website-database-clean-up/#post-45056 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:23:15 +0000 Data cleanse now completed. If you are no longer able to login it is probably because either your are not a paid member and your free trial has expired or your account has not been active in the last 12 months.

]]> 29a40ab0ef196522f5d1a0a48cb287ce Peter Cox replied to the topic Villiers engines interchangeability in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-engines-interchangeability/#post-45050 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:49:53 +0000 Hi Charlie,
Thanks for your reply. That’s very useful. I’m actually looking for an exhaust valve for the MK15 and I’ve located an old C15 engine. It may be able to help me get the MK15 running again!

]]> 2441cb9d871e2c2640c64cad33341a45 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Villiers engines interchangeability in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-engines-interchangeability/#post-45049 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:40:30 +0000 A quick look in the parts book and it would appear valves are the same, inlet EM 1169 exhaust EM 1071. Cylinder heads have different numbers by the look of it, although not clear.

]]> efeaabae38782c113ef8f561695f650e Peter Cox started the topic Villiers engines interchangeability in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-engines-interchangeability/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:02:47 +0000 Villiers engines interchangeability. Hi, does anyone know if parts for a Villiers C15 will fit a Villiers MK15? I’m thinking of the cylinder head or valves. The engines look quite similar. Thanks.

]]> 831ad117b9145c6ed67460d13391bb12 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Tracteur Simar T 100 A et T100 B in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tracteur-simar-t-100-a-et-t100-b/#post-45046 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:12:44 +0000 Marc, sorry no news. But this old SIMAR has been found, also from Scotland, now owned by the Hall & Duck Trust.

]]> c1e139d7362b4f86e955aabb79abd49e Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic Website database clean up in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/website-database-clean-up/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:01:40 +0000 The website database of members is undergoing a clean up.
User accounts that have not been used in the past 12 months and/or belong to non paid up members will be deleted.
Any topics or replies from a deleted user will be allocated to VHGMC buddy.

]]> d44a20129ac7c6420da44dfa77748497 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic Membership Renewals for 2027 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/membership-renewals-for-2027/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:37:08 +0000 Attention all paid club members and those on free trial.
Club membership is now managed via Membermojo. One of the features of this system is the sending of renewal notices via email.
If you receive an email from Membermojo please DO NOT mark it is as spam. The email will contain a link for you to renew. Paper renewal forms will be posted with the…[Read more]

]]> e95af154be1371a230d0f2eae4caf84f Peter Cox replied to the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/#post-45040 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:57:34 +0100 Hi Andy,

Thanks for the tip re stopping the engine on the compression stroke. The donor engine sounds like a good idea. I’ll keep my eye open for one!

]]> e71342c724da19665a68d1044e01c76b andyfrost replied to the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/#post-45038 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:34:57 +0100 Maybe sourcing a donor engine is the way to go , one tip ALWAYS leave the engine on compression when you stop it , and leave it unused for any length of time.

Andy.

]]> dc3cc982c3fd11c10eddc46f86772517 Peter Cox replied to the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/#post-45037 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:04:37 +0100 Hi Andy,

Thanks for coming back to me. Like the MK 20 the exhaust valves stick when the engine is not used. This one has not been used for over 20 years and so it needed a bit of force to free it. Unfortunately the valve shaft top has been badly burred and the guide has been broken. I’ve sourced new guides. I’ll have a go with a file on the valve…[Read more]

]]> 2927dddaa4e67cbbb9ff9a83bb8b0a93 andyfrost replied to the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/#post-45036 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:20:47 +0100 100% it’s a MK15, is your valve beyond refacing??

Andy.

]]> b44f18c1a3894458bd33bad7fb25e06f Peter Cox replied to the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/#post-45035 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:48:04 +0100 Hi Bob,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I’ve tried them. L&S suggested George Shead and it turns out he works for them! I don’t know if there’s a valve from a different engine (maybe another Villiers) that would fit the MK15. I’m still not entirely sure it is a MK15, but that seems the most likely suspect! Thanks

]]> 76fb1ec09ed39ceba268988acaa8684d Peter Cox started the topic VilliersMK15! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiersmk15/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:29:01 +0100 Hi,
I recently acquired an old ‘paddock cutter’ with a Villiers engine. The engine number starts with 702c. Please see a photo of the engine attached. Please can anyone identify the engine. Also, does anyone know of a source for exhaust valves? I’ve tried the usual suppliers e.g. L&S, George Shead, etc. Thanks

]]> 8c21e5cc918b2f5a4fedd06f80e4a363 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Wheelhorse B11 1983 in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wheelhorse-b11-1983/#post-45031 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:46:21 +0100 You could send an email to our magazine editor and ask them to include your request in the magazine. vhgmc.cultivator@gmail.com It may be too late for the November issue but is worth a try.

]]> 9fe9e0e3cddf38a87f1d6a56ee2bf496 blackntabby posted an update: Wheel Horse https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/27518/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:24:56 +0100 Wheel Horse

]]> 0 bd48e528cf0bacdcb7fa1b8ccb9aa846 Angela Hodgson started the topic Wheelhorse B11 1983 in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wheelhorse-b11-1983/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:05:43 +0100 Apologies if this is somewhere on the forum – my first time posting:
Is there someone near Leighton Buzzard who is prepared to help me to remove, inspect and refix the engine “clutch” to cutter deck arrangement. I have a spare engine which I hope can be worked on off the machine if possible. I have been told so many times this machine is…[Read more]

]]> 6001775ee9f9dff2f5c645c8b25263db Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45008 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:48:13 +0100 Membership form now revised.

]]> fa83ed9a96252b5aa87599b6f4cabec8 Alan replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45005 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:31:43 +0100 Until recently there was a link that said ‘Click here to start creating a Free Forum Account’, but the committee asked for this to be deleted in favour of redirecting people off‑site to MemberMoJo.

As it stands, there’s now nothing anywhere that explains what the free trial is.

]]> 83e61ee661acae07e8b7ae5609ecd7a3 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-45002 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:25:33 +0100 Website free trial

]]> e5f8459f464b835adede6516fd2ec673 Alan replied to the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/#post-44999 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:38:04 +0100 What free trial?

]]> e66190d1fd624d246a3b6928f9f165af David Bliss replied to the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/#post-44995 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:03:17 +0100 There was one, well two single mounted one way ploughing at Henham last week end.

]]> a38e35a6691fbd3732244bd7b53a1997 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic On line membership payments is now working. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/on-line-membership-payments-is-now-working/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:18:28 +0100 We have moved membership sign up to a different system, MemberMoJo, to sign up for free trial or pay membership simply follow the link on the Join the VHGMC page.

]]> e7d8bc02487d0860a49395e192c9397b Ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/#post-44993 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:04:14 +0100 I have never seen a mounted 2 furrow plough for the Ransomes nor do I have any documentation to show such arrangement. Looking at the photo I would consider is is a self modified set up.
Neil

]]> d927dc189c9d469d0bbd98ccc03c021f franktonpaget started the topic Ransomes MG Crawlers Mounted Plough in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg-crawlers-mounted-plough/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:56:48 +0100 Did Ransomes manufacture a two furrow mounted plough for the Ransomes MG crawler, there was a MG crawler at the Casterton Working event with a two furrow mounted plough on the hydraulic arms.

I cannot find it in the Ransomes MG brochures I have and the plough frame was different from the illustrations I have for the single furrow plough , handed…[Read more]

]]> 93b8704bb6d4475e6a0863c8e731c723 dave clark replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44989 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:19:35 +0100 Another Weeley weekend over. Many thanks to all who made the time to come along
As Andy posted we all had a fun weekend, My personal thanks to Robert for all
the work he pt into the weekend. I will put the full report in the next cultivator.
David.

]]> 97b2cc0c1e8c0d401c0a1fa0e7d3c52e andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44987 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:27:24 +0100 Just back home from another BRILLIANT weekend , great weather , brilliant company , all doing the things we love.
As ever , a HUGE thanks to Dave and Robert , and of course our wonderful host Chris.

Andy

]]> 3d4817350eee2c7e0d026e38ce809b0c Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44970 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:32:30 +0100 August magazine now uploaded to website.

]]> 07d808306472f9233ade9a31236336c1 alan wrote a new post https://vhgmc.co.uk/?p=44942 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:12:31 +0100 Your Suggestions – Club, Magazine & WebsiteDuring this year, and following on from the latest magazine issue, the committee have been asking for ideas, thoughts and suggestions for the club, which […]

]]> d1f7caeb56f6d3804005b3e412e3c95a Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44938 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:36:42 +0100 My copy has arrived.

]]> 25e5e13dacd72ebe6a12036e88366b84 andyfrost replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44935 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:17:59 +0100 Mine arrived safe and sound.

Andy.

]]> bbab697aaec05ddd094dec38842436dc Alan replied to the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/#post-44932 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:51:12 +0100 Have others got their copies of The Cultivator yet? I know some have received them, but mine must be stuck in the post again – it was delivered 10 days after everyone else’s last time.

]]> 00d4885267d2711ec2e021d7edf75850 dave clark replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44927 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:34:49 +0100 I have just had a email from the Premier Inn at Weeley. T^he restaurant is closed at the moment
There is a very good cafe in the caravan center in Weeley but it does not open until 10am
on Sundays. If all else fails there is a MacDonalds on the same site as the premier Inn.
See you all there on the 18th and 19th.
David.

]]> 37c2f70502ab9c50b3d705756fb09e8a andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Howard? rotary hoe model. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-howard-rotary-hoe-model/#post-44926 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0100 I think what you have there is a prototype , that never remotely reached production , I would also say it’s a british built machine that has somehow found its way to your shores. My reasoning is , I have another prototype , that on the remains of the transfer reads Howard 200 West Horndon England, it’s almost identical to yours , just a scaled…[Read more]

]]> fa4a225ac4a7f513e4c33e44dde83f1b Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic August 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-2026-magazine/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:18:29 +0100 The Cultivator is currently with the printers and should arrive through your letterboxes early September. Apologies for the delay but the committee were tied up with other urgent matters.

]]> f4364877c465363e8219352a60dba9f6 andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44845 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:06 +0100 Thanks for the explanation Charlie , I’d rather keep the topic up , need as many as possible to attend.

Andy.

]]> 59073d3845fbb88c4ec400b83e0cee6f Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44842 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:06:44 +0100 Anyone can see the forum, members and those with a free trial can post on forum. Let me know if you want topic deleting.

]]> 1707c5b7cf97856271551b67907bdb23 andyfrost replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44838 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:57:37 +0100 Sorry Charlie , I assumed you had to be a member in order to get on the forums , is this not the case??

Andy.

]]> d4437496403d0fbb8cbcceaec3c77914 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/#post-44837 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:45:43 +0100 Note for non VHGMC members, this event is a members only weekend and is not open to members of the public to participate or spectate.

]]> 8ce3d5625a7075d591b91bb12f8a00c9 andyfrost started the topic Weeley 2026 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2026/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:01:29 +0100 Just booked the accomodation for the WEELEY WORKING WEEKEND , I would urge as many of you as possible to attend , it’s always a great event , in very good company , and all like minded enthusiasts.

I tied posting this on our facebook page , but for some reason it hasn’t gone up.

Andy.

]]> b0584b7dd00bc2a9f5c9b9c6f0329650 andyfrost replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/#post-44812 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:08:44 +0100 Arrived today , BRILLIANT effort by all involved.

Andy.

]]> 7f9cbbfe186eeac21e34d70062521b0e Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic June 2026 Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2026-magazine/#post-44811 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:03:09 +0100 My copy arrived today.
Digital copy now uploaded to website.

]]> 4b74cf943971c82d1fcaf1723cdc8290 Richard Parry replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-300-ignition/#post-44803 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:19:13 +0100 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

]]> 8a929cfd762869d098f82d94ce171989 Matt Beamish started the topic Hayter 21 clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-21-clutch/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:03:10 +0100 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]

]]> f2ca75add83f6a1c48c47e90d9375a20 Ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg2-restoration/#post-44801 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:56:45 +0100 I should be able to answer your questions and send you an available new spares list. send me an email njarrett@btinternet.com

]]> af6be0eede505cf1fe1cbfe74bc2c27e James Bugler started the topic Ransomes MG2 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg2-restoration/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:12 +0100 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]

]]> fe0967c6836727ed2134b61277a6e703 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic monrotiller mk2 in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2/#post-44789 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:25 +0100 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.

]]> 1754ad4bb554b87301c2c72652219ce7 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic mauals and spares in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mauals-and-spares/#post-44788 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:38:51 +0100 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.

]]> 4990c90dc2f123b9a4b3bd0cf6d3f228 Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic monrotiller MK2 ? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monrotiller-mk2-2/#post-44786 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:36:19 +0100 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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