[andyfrost]

Does your man really think that piston is repairable , from the photos I would say it’s a bit unlikely , it’s the breakage between the ring grooves that would concern me most. Were it a fourstroke , then yes there are ways you could have gotten round it.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Geoff , I’ve sent you a message , bear in mind I’m a PC dunce , they may not be the ones , but are deffo male thread.

If all else fails Trotters may have some left over.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Geoff , there are some Reliant male threaded filters on the well know auction site , I take it you may have already looked to see if they’re the type you’re after.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

There’s also a Merry Tiller Titan on there , complete with scythe fitted , AND it just happens to be the GT variant , MTs most sort after model.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

It sounds as if you have the Miller type ignition , parts have long been obsolete. I assume you have had the coil PROPERLY tested. Condenser , not a great problem , as any condenser that you can fit in without fouling anything will do , can even be hidden on the outside and train the wire through. Points “should” clean up OK.
IF your coil is duff , the only real option is a rewind.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I’d say Renault Master.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I was thinking the same Angus , I always thought Reliant built their own engines in house , as did BMC and Rootes , not absolutely certain , but stand to be corrected.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Elwell are the RollsRoyce of handtools , I recall my father telling me as a youngster , that if you didn’t use an Elwell axe then ” you’re no timber faller” . It was a joy to watch him felling with his collection of axes , all Elwell.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

And mine , HUGE thanks to all involved.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I would have persevered with a different method of removal , you may well have upset the balance of the flywheel by your methods.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Originally they were fitted with Briggs , many have now been replaced with Honda or Honda clones , they all share the same base footprint , so another advantage of the Merry Tiller…….engine replacement is a doddle.
The one you’re looking at seems spot on , there’s no reverse , but that’s not absolutely vital as they are relatively light and easy to handle.
Just bide your time and I’m sure a scythe attachment will turn up.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

“. If looking for something newer, are there any good Chinese clones that are worth considering?”

The simple answer to that is Yes and No

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Not all Titan models have reverse , it’s obviously better to have reverse , but go for either the Tian GT ,or the other variant that has the mechanical reverse gearbox , personally I would avoid the crude belt arrangement reverse option.Engine wise , they all had Briggs engines , some of the GTs had a 7hp option , all parts easily obtainable
Relacement scythe blades are readily available.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

You;re hearing and reading too much , the 350 had no scythe attachment , besides which they had fairly awful gearboxes , and the clutch was even worse , given the ammount of work you intend to give it , it would have you spending mega pounds and hours of repair.
Have you considered a Merry Tiller Titan with scythe attachment , a much more versatile piece of kit , very reliable and spares easily available.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Personally I would advise against using “modern” twostroke oil in your type of engine. They were designed to use a straight 30 type oil mix.

Andy.

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