[andyfrost]

Dave , they were never designed to run on sythetic type oils , many older twostrokes had bushes for crankcase bearings , and they relied on the film of oil(given by straight 30 grade) to form the crankshaft seal.
As Stew has correctly pointed out they simply will not run as they should , I suspect he is talking about a Bantam with a Villiers 25C , which although had ball bearing mains , still relied on a ph brass gland seal.
All my vintage gear (nearly all twostrokes) is used on a regular basis , and performs faultlessly on normal petrol , coupled with the correct grade of oil.
Hope this helps.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

All sounds good , but synthetic oil is simply no good for most of the elderly twostrokes that we play with.

Andy.

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Gents , a huge thanks , I wanted to know if it was the same gasket as the 700 , from the part number it would appear different.

Andy.

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Geoff , 100% spot on regarding judging , it’s a hobby to me and not a competition , which is why I seldom bother with “static” events , give me a working weekend any day.

Andy.

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As ever a superb weekend , a HUGE thanks to all involved in the running , already looking forward to next year.

Andy.

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Nacton or Orwell blue do not appear in the the standard RAL numbers , but any respectable paint dealer should be able to give you the match required.
Diesel Dave , I would be extremely wary of anyone who says they will give you a 20yr guarantee, even on brand new metal that would be a bit of a tall story.

Andy.

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Fear not Dave , some of us brining Rotavators will have to do a bit of “loosening up” for you LOL.
Looking forward to seeing you sometime late Friday evening.

Andy.

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Hi , C25 is a fourstroke , it could possibly be a stuck valve , best thing is to remove the cylinder head and have a look.

Andy.

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Peter , I’m bringing it to Weeley………all will be revealed.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Sorry I couldn’t make this Peter , I intended bringing something that would compete with a Simar in the noise stakes.

Andy.

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How long are you running it for on petrol after turning the TVO off.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Seems like a MUST for the cultivator , regarding safe loading. Even AFTER the disaster there’s still only one strap holding it on , and even that is pulling on a sharp edge.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Very nice . also Howards best ever machine lurking in the background.

Andy.

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Good call Dave , I only need the slightest excuse for a yarn , and fill my belly.

Andy.

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Peter , my Fathers name was Jack from Ashby-St-Mary , sadly his machines have long gone. His main machine was an AutoCulto (Model L) that he bought brand new in , I believe 1945 , from local agents , Cushions of Surlingham having seen it at the Royal Norfolk show , which that year was at the Crown Point estate at Whitlingham , it was held at various venues back in the day.
The Morris got cut up to make a trailer to go behind his Grey Fergie , which in latter years replaced the AutoCulto , he had a whole load of other machinery which went at his disposal sale.
We’ll have to meet up for a chat at some point.

Andy.

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