identify a monrotiller model

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi there,
im in the process of restoring our rotorvator that we have had in the family for about 50 years ,we used it alot back in the day but haven’t used it for a while now ,the engine was rebuilt by my uncle about 30 years ago ,he worked a the villiers factory in Wolverhampton at the time before it shut down ,He put a new engine shroud on it ,so it has no serial number to go from ,i have took pics of it for you to have a look at ,also im missing the original air filter assy and the lever that fits on the back that i think controls the depth if any body has a spare ,thanks wayne

Attachments:

1. 
2. 
3. 

[charlie]

Your Monrotiller is a series 2 machine. It has two forward gears and no reverse. It is a pity the serial number has been lost as I could give exact date from factory records held by the VHGMC and which I am custodian of. Did your family but it new? If so it may be possible to find it in the records as most buyers name and address are listed.
I will see what |I have in my second hand spares, no promises. The good news is that the original engineering drawings are held at Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) at Reading. I have been helping catalogue them.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi Charlie thanks for the reply,
It seems only to have one forward gear with no lever to change gear, also its been in the family as long as I can remember, my families name is Brazier from Pattingham Staffordshire if that helps thanks for any information you find

[charlie]

The gear change is operated by a lever on the right hand handlebar, it is like the clutch lever on the left. A cable should be attached to the operating arm on the rear of the gearbox. If you do not have an owners manual, which includes a parts list, let me know your e mail address via personal message and I can send a copy.
I will have a look through the records and see if I can find anything.

[Author]

Posts