[andyfrost]

Howard 700 , with Villiers 28b 353cc twostroke engine , it appears to be the slightly later model , hard to date without serial numbers , but certainle a late 1950s model.

Andy.

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Definately Briggs and Stratton , 7-8hp with Flojet carb.

Andy.

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I’m going for Briggs , but stand to be corrected.

Andy.

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I wouldn’t have thought so David , it appears to be sidevalve , and sidevalve diesels are extremely uncommon.

Andy.

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A few more pics would help.

Andy.

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Graham , you would be surprised what seals are still available , I did a back to front restoration on another Howard 700 over last winter , and got every seal I needed. You may well not get leather clad ones , but later equivilant are often available, which are better for rotor boxes anyway , as grit does not get impregnated in them

Andy.

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Provided you can supply the engine code numbers (stamped in the cowling) Garden Hire Spares are who I usually deal with for coils , they’re a sister company of L&S Engineers , always helpful and give a very swift service.

Andy.

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George shead at villiersparts will sort you out.
tmax , we’re talking float needles here , not fuel needles.

Andy.

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[andyfrost]

Spot on format , well done all involved.

Andy.

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Firstly a warm welcome , Bantams are my favourite small Howard , and I use them alot for potato and rowcrop work. Infact I’m now in the process of working on yet another one , which I’m building from the heap of broken/spares machines that I’ve accumulated over the years.
Look forward to hearing of your progress.

Andy.

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That’s a good idea , and you’re spot on about differing types of alloy used to make carbs.

Andy.

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Despite what you have read on the internet , my early experiences taught me the hard way that acid “CAN” damage very fine threads ,and I managed to ruin a carb , and it wasn’t because of a too rich mixture of acid. I took experienced advice from a good friend and went over to drain cleaner , and have had no problems since.

Andy.

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If it’s a carb I’m relatively familiar with , and I know there are no hidden/unknown rubber seals etc., I use a little drain cleaner in the ultrasonic , in your case it would definately work fine , as in a 24T2 there are no hidden “dangers”. A 15min cycle in mine with a little drain cleaner will rid the white corrosion deposits , make sure to drop it into some fresh boiled water , and finish by blowing dry with airline.
Glad you had success with the adjustable jet , it’s the only way to go.

Andy.

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George Shead at Villiersparts.

Andy.

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I use liquid grease(00grease) quite a bit , but it is vitally important to ensure that you have no brass or bronze components in your gearbox if you have you will need the suitable straight grade SAE.

Andy.

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