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andyfrost replied to the topic February cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 1 day, 7 hours ago
Dave , I sometimes consider getting one of these modern phone gadgets so that I can photo ongoing projects , and send in an article or two , but my fear is by the time I get the hang of it , my collecting days will be over.
Hope to see you at Stanfield if you’re coming.Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic February cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 2 days, 8 hours ago
Arrived safe and well , you’re doing an A1 job Robert , nice wide range of articles.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Oxford Allen Scythe Villiers Mk25c in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 6 days, 22 hours ago
David , you’re spot on , “shock” is almost always the best method of parting a taper , quite why Villiers went for their method often has me wondering. Perhaps the original poster will get back to us and confirm exactly what has happened.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Oxford Allen Scythe Villiers Mk25c in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 2 days ago
Dave , if you’re saying the nut turns freely(by that I mean continuously) , it is more than likely stripped thread in the nut itself , seldom if ever will it strip the crankshaft thread. I’ve had this happen before , and it boils down to how much time and money you are preparde to throw at it. I have managed to cut the flywheel off , but it takes…[Read more]
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andyfrost replied to the topic Oxford Allen Scythe Villiers Mk25c in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 week, 3 days ago
It’s a shame you didn’t post before trying to remove your flywheel , we could have helped with that. They are “self pulling” ,the nut will loosen , then go tight again , then use a CORRECT size socket and hammer to continue undoing the nut and it will pull the flywheel off , if you have one , an impact gun will do it in seconds but it sounds as…[Read more]
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andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Garden Tractor in the forum Help and information 1 month ago
To me they appear to be from two different machines , the plough is most certainly much later than 1920s/30s , which I’m sure the engine on your machine is. The cultivator I can’t say I recognise , the mounting brackets on your machine , look homemade to take these implements.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Garden Tractor in the forum Help and information 1 month ago
What we’re all sure about is the very early engine , however I think a machine of that age would of had steel/cast wheels , the wheels on yours appear to be much later aircraft wheels , also the front weight/tray assy looks decidedly homemade.
Another clue that could help us would be a picture of the plough and cultivator.Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Garden Tractor in the forum Help and information 1 month ago
Yes David , the engine does seem to have the timing cover that resembles some of the early Raleigh motorcycle engines , that as you correctly say dates from mid 1920s to mid 30s , also a non original Villiers carb. I can’t help but think it’s a Bitsa , but appears to be a reasonably well thought out one.The engine to me is early , but the rest…[Read more]
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andyfrost replied to the topic Unknown Garden Tractor in the forum Help and information 1 month ago
In over 50yrs of collecting , I can’t say I’ve ever seen one of these , all I can add it is a fourstroke engine and not twostroke. Let’s hope someone can identify what it is.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic shay roto gardener 120 rotorvator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 month, 1 week ago
They can be lapped in , believe it or not I still use VIM on carb needles , I don’t know if it’s still available.Any such paste is OK , but it MUST be very fine.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic shay roto gardener 120 rotorvator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 month, 1 week ago
There were different engines on these , usually either BUX or JAP , with a few different carbs , a picture of both your engine and the carb(close-up) and we may well be able to help.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The simple solution is to put up on the well known auction site , that way you will find out what the current market is really like.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic 1966.howard mini gapper and drill in the forum General talk and discussion 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Looks nice , out of curiosity what was the original engine.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic December Magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mine also arrived yesterday , a HUGE well done Robert.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Help Idemtifying Rotavator in the forum Help and information 2 months, 1 week ago
Howard 700 , with Villiers 28b 353cc twostroke engine , it appears to be the slightly later model , hard to date without serial numbers , but certainle a late 1950s model.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic More Photos in the forum Help and information 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Definately Briggs and Stratton , 7-8hp with Flojet carb.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Can anyone identify this engine in the forum Help and information 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m going for Briggs , but stand to be corrected.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Can anyone identify this engine in the forum Help and information 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I wouldn’t have thought so David , it appears to be sidevalve , and sidevalve diesels are extremely uncommon.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Can anyone identify this engine in the forum Help and information 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A few more pics would help.
Andy.
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andyfrost replied to the topic Clifford cultivator restoration – colour help! in the forum Projects 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Graham , you would be surprised what seals are still available , I did a back to front restoration on another Howard 700 over last winter , and got every seal I needed. You may well not get leather clad ones , but later equivilant are often available, which are better for rotor boxes anyway , as grit does not get impregnated in them
Andy.
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