[andyfrost]

Here’s wishing you all a happy Christmas , and a healthy and happy new year.

Andy.

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The KS 280 is a VERY good machine , I like them far more than a Merry Tiller. The engine runs on 25/1 , 90 grade for the engine reduction box and the same for the main gearcase. The lever you refer to is the gear selector , it gives two forward and a reverse.

Andy.

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Charlie , that really is a superb find , even better it has a reversable plough with it , just goes to show how far ahead the continentals were with their machines.
I’m guessing late 1920s to early 30s, be nice to see it at Weeley……….. anything rather than another Trusty.

Andy.

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Oversize valves are available for the F15 , so no real need to go to all the hassle of machining guides to fit , the idea being to ream out to fit the oversize guides.

Andy.

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Have you actually removed the rings and measured the gap in the bore. I’m a great fan of the F15 , and have one on a Howard Bantam , and find it easily out performs the original Mk15.
I wouldn;t have thought it was guide problems , as you have told us of the oil on the piston , I would suspect piston ring problems.

Andy.

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It’s in Essex , there were a couple of nice crawlers there , one beauty with a Drayton , and Daves P/P , both working with Mansleys.
Sadly no photos were taken of them at work.

Andy.

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A massive thanks to all , in particular Dave and Robert for all their hard work in putting on an hugely enjoyable weekend.
Also to Dave W , for kindly having us ..
Shouldn’t be wishing my time away , but already looking forward to next year.

Andy.

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A JAP engine for your machine has just turned up on the auction site.

Andy.

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Angus , I think you’re correct in the term “unusual” , slopers with govenors are by no means common , I’ve seen a few in my time , but can’t recall what they were fitted to.
The good old auction site certainly raises some smiles…….if you’ve got £1000 to spare , you could treat yourself to a Shay Rotagardener , that being the star buy of the week on there.

Andy.

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No worries , that’s the great thing about this club/forum , fire the questions , and everybody helps.
I served my apprenticeship on Villiers , and 45yrs later , I,ve yet to meet a man who comes even close to Pauls knowledge of Villiers.

Andy.

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“Many thanks to Peter Martin and Jaquie for all the work you did for us all.
A very good weekend, good company, good friends and good weather.
Robert and I had a good time even if the Clifford decided to be a girl and
sulk and would not start.
Next stop Weeley in September.
Dave.”

Which reminds me Dave , I must dig out those two magnetos I promised you.

Andy.

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Try Paul Childs at Meetens , VERY clued up man on villiers.

Andy.

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Initially I would just clean the points without removing the flywheel , make sure the surfaces are thoroughly clean , and check for a spark.
Let us know the result.

Andy.

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There you go Peter , a Thunder Hut and running water…….no excuses. The Kettle boils frequently in the back of my van.
See you there.

Andy.

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Dave , rotavators would be a fine idea , it would be nice to see a different slant to our hobby , rather than just ploughs.
It’ll be a TIGHT squeeze in the van , but I’m hoping to bring a brace of 700s.

Andy.

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