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Glad to hear you have her up and running. The 700 was without doubt the best machine Howard ever made.

Andy.

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“Starting to wonder if fuel is leaking at the fuel pump into the sump”

I would say that is definately your problem.

Andy.

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Sorry to hear of your problems , let’s hope things turn for the better for you.
As regards to your ModelL , sadly what we spend on our machines can never be clawed back when and if we decide to sell them , we just have to be prepared for a loss , and a substantial one at that.
Best of luck with your sale.

Andy.

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“Having cut my teeth rebuilding a Trusty, the Simar is in a different league when it comes to complexity!!”

And engineering standards, although as you say they are quite complex .

Andy.

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I’m fairly certain the 300 was discontinued before Briggs introduced their magnetron range of engines , so as Geoff says it will , or at least should have the conventional , Coil and points/condenser.
Very cheap and easy to replace , a very good and novel idea from Briggs , replacing the condenser means you have brand new points to go with it!!

Andy.

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How new was your “new” condenser , there are some sharks around selling 50 year old ones as new stock.
First and foremost in my book on any problem is to have the ignition system PROPERLY TESTED , get it tested/repaired , try it , and report back to us.

Andy.

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Peter , it’s a no brainer , it has to be the Simar…………are you bringing it to Stanfield this year , would be nice if you could , I will have mine ploughing there.

Andy.

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Chris , sorry only just seen this , the nearest match I found was LEAF GREEN.
George Shead at Villiersparts did have some new(non original made to pattern) ones recently , I have a few of them but as per usual , they are either badly dented or corroded, they’re not overly difficult to source , and frequently appear on that site.
I have quite a number of engine spares if you find yourself wanting any let me know.

Andy.

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Pete , I’m really sorry to hear of your news , I hope all goes well for you both.

Andy.

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Ditto to the above.

Andy.

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Phil , best bet is someone with a screwcutting lathe.

Andy.

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Mine also , many thanks to all involved.

Andy.

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Very nice , both my Model As have different wheels , so with yours that’s three different wheels.
From info I’ve gathered , the only plough available was a converted Wright hand plough , difficult to be sure , but I would say that is a continental plough.
If you need any spares , I also have an incomplete machine , as well as new pistons and engine spares.

Andy.

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Sounds like a JAP80 , flywheel is held on a taper with woodruff key. If it’s your first attempt at removing one I would suggest making a puller. Remove the starter pawl assembly , and use this as a template for your puller , the three screws can also be used for your puller. Grind a reasonably blunt point on your pulling bolt so it centralises in the end of the crankshaft , tension up and a VERY light tap with a hammer and it will pop off.
Let us know how you get on.

Andy.

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Do you mean F15 or MK15 , as far as I’m aware on the F15 the fins are an integral part of the flywheel , whereas on the MK15 they are a bolt on ring.

Andy.

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