[andyfrost]

I also looked at it at Stanfield , for me the jury is still out deciding whether it’s an original production machine , a prototype , or something that has been very well “home engineered”
Personally , I’m leaning toward the latter two of my thoughts , the hydraulic pump , and certainly the pipe work , hardly seem man enough for the machine , I just couldn’t imagine pipe of that diameter permitting enough flow , and this coupled to a very small pump , with no form of cooling the oil.
I , stand to be corrected over this , and really hope some concrete news turns up.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Change of plans means I will be there , just loaded a 700 into the van , looking forward to seeing some of you there.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Top job , it sounds as if your concerns are over.

Andy

[andyfrost]

Take the coil to your local(reputeable) garden machinery dealer , he should have a purpose built ignition tester , have it tested and go from there.
Coils simply cannot be tested properly with a multimeter.
My money is , and always has been a duff coil.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

You say you have done a “strip and rebuild” of the magneto , but have you actually had the coil and condenser properly tested , spinning it with a drill will not directly identify your problem.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I would say Landmaster.

Andy

[andyfrost]

Have you still got the ID plate , it should be on the inside channel of the handlebars giving model and serial number.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

If I can make it , I’ll probably bring one of my 700s.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Is it OK to just turn up on the day.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

The model L brings back fond memories for me , my father purchased one new in 1945 , and I was still using it until the 1970s , the twinport 25A makes a beautiful noise when under a good load.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Are you 100% CERTAIN that your magneto is all correct

Andy.

[andyfrost]

I can only echo Wristpins words , Meetens are by far and away the best for anything Villiers , Paul Childs knowledge of Villiers is simply astounding.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Peter , I’ve seen three Simar ploughs , and they have all been like yours. I suspect it was more Monro , rather than actual Simar , as the plough is practically identical to the ones used on Rowtracs.
The pic Charlie has kindly put up , is the only one I,ve seen with that type of hitch.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

From the pics , that looks like an AC120 engine from a Howard Bantam , which would explain the starter pulley issue.
I very much doubt the wheel weights would fit inside your 350 wheels.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

From very distant memory , that engine has battery and coil ignition.

Andy.

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