Allen Scythe 12 tooth gear..?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi all,
(New prospective member here..!)

I have just bought an Allen Scythe (1949 model) and am having trouble locating the correct 12 tooth drive side gear. The pic below shows my original one on the right, with an integral collar (which is 0.320″ / 8.2mm deep)
The one on the left, is the type I’ve been sold so far.. Unfortunately, it sits too far back on the tapered shaft to be of any use on my machine.
Does anyone know where I can get one?
Thank you!
Brian

[vhgmcbuddy]

…Forgot to say, it’s for a Villiers 25c engine..!
Thanks. 🙂

[charlie]

A good second hand one may be the only option. More costly option, if the correct gear cannot be found, is to get one made.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Can a collar not be machined and added to it to move it further out?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks for your replies.
Guess I will have to find a local engineer that does small jobs at reasonable cost (if one still exists!)
I think with a separate collar, the gear itself would be loose on the taper.. Maybe a skilled engineer would know how to adapt it.
I assumed with the Allen being made for so many years – there would be loads of spares in existence – but then again, how much demand is there now? Tons of parts probably went for scrap years ago.
Thanks anyway. 😊

[charlie]

Have you tried John Cruse at The Mower Centre, Hailsham?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Charlie,
Tried John Cruse, Chester Hudson, VilliersParts, VilliersServices, and Meetens so far..
Just sent an email to LS engineers too..

Brian.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Brian,

Bore out the new one and machine off the teeth on the old one and press and weld the two parts together?

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Rocboni,
Thanks for the suggestions – something for me to look into. I don’t have the facilities or know-how myself, I’ll have to search out a local engineer, and see what they can do.😊

[charlie]

We have a good engineering company just round the corner, P & A Leat, I am sure they could do it. Not sure where you are but they are in Midsomer Norton.

[vhgmcbuddy]

I could do it if your stuck, you would need to send them though.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Very kind of you, Rocboni – I may need to take you up on that – Thank you! 😊

– I’ll see if I get a response from the few emails I’ve sent today, and see what (if anything, arises) – maybe one will turn up in the meantime..)
– I’m in Melksham, Wilts – so not too far from Midsomer Norton either.

Brian

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