[andyfrost]

I’m in the same position as you , I’m looking for a pair of wheels for a vintage Honda rotavator that I’m now restoring. The problem I’ve encountered so far is the size appears to be limited to 300-9 , which I can’t find with tractor grip………unless any of you good gents know otherwise.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I sill use my Grandfathers Planet Junior , for weeding in rows , getting VERY tight to your crops , it is simply unsurpassed IMO. I use a plough attachment for opening my Broad bean drills , again nothing else comes even close. As for ridging I would say it’s a bit undergunned.
All in all it’s a tool I would not be without.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Yes , it should have an aluminium head gasket , HT lead is widely available , engine spares wise Meetens should be able to help.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Just a thought , some of the Kubota/MAG engines actually drive from the camshaft as opposed to driving directly from the crankshaft , this gives a “reverse drive” effect.
Just check yours and see what is happening.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Howard Bullfinch , with the more unusual loop handlebars. It’s had an engine transplant to a Briggs at somepoint in its life.
Personally I would get the Briggs up and running , as you will need an elactric motor of at the very least 1 1/2 hp for it to work.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I probably should have said the plough is more than adequate for what it was designed for , that is afterall what growers bought them for, but not suitable for the millimeter perfect match ploughing.
All the ploughs on this model range mount the same , and it’s probably better if you can see the set-up in the flesh to get an idea of what you have missing.
Of course any plough within reason can be adapted to fit , it all depends as to whether you wish to keep it all original.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Mine too .a HUGE thanks to all the team involved.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Personally I like them , my father bought one new in 1945 , and used it on his smallholding until the mid 1960s , a very versatile machine that was offered with a host of attachments. The plough in all honesty was not a great success , having limited adjustment , which is why they are not overly popular with the ploughmen at matches.When it comes to build quality they’re on another level compared with the opposition , very well hardened gearbox components that will comfortably outlast others…….and a beautiful sounding Villiers twostroke that delivers bags of power.
Buy it and enjoy !!!!

Andy.

[andyfrost]

AutoCulto Field model L

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Not being much of a man for the modern World , and all it’s gadgets , I somewhat reluctantly , after being told how good they are , purchased an Ultrasonic cleaner. I must say from my experience they are absolutely spot on for carb cleaning.
They do away withe hap-hazard method of “wire poking” , and the end results that it can bring.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

It’s really a case for a thread gauge to establish which rate your engine is fitted with. Villiers used a large array of thread rates , BSC , BSW , BSF very late versions even had UNC/UNF , and to confuse matters many of the magneto threads were BA.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

A huge thanks for that Robert , really first class.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Making your own head gasket is not something I would reccomend , I know we have to at times like on obsolete/unavailable machines . Over here head gaskets are widely available for under £10 , so I would try and source a genuine asbestos one.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

The needle end of the float is uppermost , to seat in the brass seat in the top half of the carb.
Your carb has a fixed main running jet , the only adjustment is the slow running jet , wind it in to rich , out to weaken.
You may have damaged the needle by fitting it upside down , so check it before re-fitting.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

There are three different ignition units fitted to the F15 , the points gap should be stamped into the inspection cover…if it is still present , if yours is missing , I would start at 18thou and go from there.

Andy.

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