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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Peter , very interesting , my Father was a Market gardener , and attended that very market with “Harry” Fisk , along with countless others in our area. It was a hard way to earn a crust , but somehow they all managed.
Father attended both markets , firstly the one where the Castle Mall is now built , he started off going with Grandfather , which involved a 3am start with the horse and cart , the Horse would be tied up at the Old Lamb Yard , along with many others.
Eventually , after Grandfathers passing , he got more mechanised , and purchased a Morris Commercial lorry(and you reckon your Commer is slow) , even with that , it still meant getting to Market at around 4am.
On the closing of the old market , they all moved To Harford bridges , there always appeared great comradeship amongst the all.
Happy , but VERY hard days.

Andy.

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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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