[andyfrost]

A warm welcome Gareth , I’m sure some of the Howard lads will read this and reply , seconhand carbs often appear on the well known auction site , so all is far from lost.
Good luck with your project.

Andy.

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Jon , the problem you will face is that the JAP engine does not have a crankshaft “poking out at the front” the end is enclosed internally. Whether a dynastart is both strong and powerful enough to be connected via the cranking stub I’m not so sure , perhaps folk more experience with these form of starters would know.

Andy.

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Jon , you haven’t told us what engine you have on your Gem , if it’s a Kohler it would be relatively straightforward , as has been suggested using a dynastart and removing the recoil system.
IF however you have a Jap or BJ engine , it would be an understatement to say it is more difficult.
Out of curiosity why do you think you need electric start ??.

Andy.

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Peter , no I haven’t seen an A5 with a single cap. I looked at (and nearly bought) a 56A , which had two seperate tanks , it all looked original to me , and I’ve since seen one other.
Is there any info on these being supplied in Petrol/Parrafin guise.

Andy.

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Peter , I see you have two fillers on the tank , is this a Petrol/parrafin model , I know of a couple of PP 56aS , but as yet not a PP A5.

Andy.

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Dave , as ever really looking forward to a great weekend. Rooms at Premier Inn all booked up…………camping out has somehow lost its appeal with me.
See you there.

Andy.

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Brilliant bit of kit , I wouldn’t be without mine.

Andy.

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Sounds just fine to me Peter , a correctly set “stroker” should fourstroke when not under load , give it some work and as Neil said in the song “what a beautiful noise”.

Andy.

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It works on an “over centre ” principal , it sounds to me that it needs simple adjustment. I assume you have checked that it is actually disengaging , the cones had a habit of sticking together if they had been standing unused for long periods.

Andy.

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Many thanks , mine arrived yesterday.
Can only echo the above comments.

Andy.

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Geoff , any idea who owns the Holder Rotavator.

Many thanks Andy.

[andyfrost]

By your above post , it would suggest a blockage , have it cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Andy.

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Dave , surprisingly a vast number of spares for JLO are still available from Germany , so all may not be lost.
I’m at present working on a Sachs , and so far have managed to source all parts I needed.

Andy.

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If your machine has stood for a long time rust may well have formed on the pulleys ,hence the “grabbing” you can either clean them by hand , or 20mins working it the machine should put things right.
This of course is assuming you have the correct belt fitted.

Andy.

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Enjoy this great hobby , like your thoughts , all my machines have to start and do a days work.
I’ve just rebuilt a BSA 120 on a Demon , now starts first pull and runs like a clock.
One thing you will find , all on here have an enormous wealth of knowledge , on a vast array of machines , that they are all very willing to share.

Andy.

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