Howard Bullfinch Rotor Oil Seals

[vhgmcbuddy]

Dear All

I have recently put together a Howard Bullfinch and it is working well. However it is losing oil at the two Rotor oil seals. Where can I get some from and are they easy to fit.

Also the JAP 2a is a wonderful little engine – anyone know where I can get a carburettor elbow from ? Muppet who let this machine get into a non-working condition lost the original.

Thanks

[charlie]

If the seals are standard oil seals they should be obtainable from any good bearing and seal supplier. If you cannot see a reference number on the seal you will need to measure it.

[andyfrost]

The seals , which are a special type are available on the well known auction site , albeit rather pricey. It would be worth calling Paul Childs at Meetens , they may have the elbow you require , failing that keep an eye on the auction site for a secondhand one.

Andy.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks this is a real help.
I take it that a bullfinch is the same as a 200 so the seals are the ones that cost £ 16.50 each.
Brilliant website and forum
Thanks again

[andyfrost]

Yes , the seals are all the same in the small “centre drive” howards.

Andy.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks again..

One last thing before I invest in the Seals – Are they easy to fit ?. Can I remove the rotors and get to the seals from the outside or do I have to take everything apart and replace them from the inside.

Thanks & Regards
John

[ct33731]

Hi can you send a picture of the original carburettor elbow as I have one here in good condition which was taken from a Jap 2a some 30 years ago. I tried with a pic, but it was too large and I am not to good on the old computer.Regards Chris @ ct.mowers@gmail.com

[coxey1979]

I too have just got a bullfinch missing the elbow and drive belt and also leaking at the seals. Could anyone point me the direction of a manual? The Howard site throws up an error if you get past the safety warning. Also what is the rectangular loop near the engagement lever?

Take care and stay safe, Mike.

[charlie]

Mike, you would be better starting a new topic rather than adding to this old one.

[coxey1979]

Thanks Charlie, I thought I had but can’t see it anywhere, will try again.

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