[andyfrost]

Get back to us later when you’ve had the pump done.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

It may sound a pain , but you’re probably better to remove the Cylinder head to check if your timing is set correctly. Unless some previous owner has had the engine stripped down , and put back together wrong , the timing should not be the issue , but best to check.

Andy.

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I would have your pump overhauled judging on what you’ve said regarding the excess fuel issue.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

These problems are not always easily solved without “actually being there” , with injector removed and reconnected what sort of delivery are you getting when cranking it over.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Have you blead the system right through , and thoroughly checked there are no air leaks. Is the machine new to you , or have you previously had it running ? .Might sound a silly question , but you’re not lighting the fuse before putting it in.

Andy.

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I’m gathering this is fitted to a Howard Gem , or possibly one of the larger Cliffords , either way it was by far and away the best engine ever fitted to a Gem.
When you say you’ve had the injector cleaned , was this done professionaly , it needs to be properly overhauled….not just cleaned , my initial conclusion tells me this is your problem.
I’m assuming you are using a starter fuse ??.

Andy.

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Got mine OK , once again many thanks for all the effort.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Lignum Vitae (spelling??) , the wood that bowls are made from is a very good “lubricating” wood to use.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Sorry to hear that , I well know the feeling , my allotment shed was cleared out by some lowlifes a short while back. Two rotavators and a reversible plough went walkies.

Andy.

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100% bang on the money Geoff.

Andy.

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Count me in Dave , hoping to get there late Friday.

Andy.

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Angus , they appear difficult to source , as is often the case buying a complete engine as a donor is the best option , there’s plenty on the unmentionable auction site (unless of course you’re HD Trust).

Andy.

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Mine arrived today , once again many thanks to all involved.

Andy.

[andyfrost]

Top result…………enjoy.

Andy.

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I’ve used them (or at least tried) , quite simply the merry tiller isn’t heavy enough for them to work as they were designed to do , unless you have very moist ground or a very soft lawn.
If you’re using them on anything other than a Titan model your landspeed will be far too high.
The other major problem with them was stone blockage , preventing the previous cast being pushed out…….all in all not one of MTs great success stories.

Andy.

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