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aquila787 replied to the topic Petter pu8 twin in the forum Projects 2 years, 1 month ago
https://www.stationaryengineparts.com/home.php might be better
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aquila787 replied to the topic Petter pu8 twin in the forum Projects 2 years, 1 month ago
Maybe try these http://www.villiersparts.co.uk/
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aquila787 replied to the topic Air compressor issue. in the forum Help and information 2 years, 2 months ago
That should be microfarad rating.
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aquila787 replied to the topic Air compressor issue. in the forum Help and information 2 years, 2 months ago
There was air in mine till I fixed the spring valve. That was why it wouldn’t start.
If you’re trying that, don’t try with air in the tank as things could go flying fast.
If there’s no pressure there then it could be your capacitor. Check the microwaved rating on it and have a search on ebay. Usually plenty of them there.
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aquila787 replied to the topic Air compressor issue. in the forum Help and information 2 years, 2 months ago
I had same problem years ago. There was a pressure relief valve in a special fitting which relieved the tank pressure from the cylinder. When I opened it up the little stopper was covered in gunk. Cleaned it up and gave the supporting spring a slight stretch and it ran fine again.
There’s also a little valve over the piston that moves up and…[Read more]
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aquila787 replied to the topic Ignition magneto in the forum Groundcare Machinery 2 years, 3 months ago
They’re for sale on ebay or you could overhaul if you have one available for the 56
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aquila787 replied to the topic Douglas SV54 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 5 months ago
There’s a sprocket on the side of this trusty tractor. Don’t know what it could have been used for. Any ideas?
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Douglas SV54 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 5 months ago
Might try that oil trick, tomorrow though. Thanks
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aquila787 replied to the topic Douglas SV54 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 5 months ago
Well I’ve taken the head off and had a look. Valves are working as they should. Timing seems spot on. The gasket is copper and is ok-ish few little spots of black carbon. Valves look OK. I suppose they might benefit from grinding. Don’t think any of that would account for zero compression though (correct me if I’m wrong). The only other thing…[Read more]
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aquila787 replied to the topic Lister d sucking exhaust port in the forum Help and information 2 years, 5 months ago
George
Maybe your exhaust valve is stuck open. (if it has valves.)
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aquila787 started the topic Douglas SV54 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 5 months ago
Hello again
I’ve acquired a Trusty tractor with a Douglas SV54 engine. Anyone know where I can buy a new head gasket for it.
I’ve no compression in the cylinder and I think it’s leaking through the gasket. Could be something else too but I’d need the gasket if available anyway.
Kind regards
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for that. That’s the way I’ll go so. I’ve seen them on ebay.
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
Well got it running briefly by putting small dribble of petrol in the spark plug hole. It ran for about 3 or 4 seconds. Then I discovered I was out of petrol. May wait till tomorrow now. And it seemed to run great.
I think I’ll find a magnetron for it. Can’t be taking off the flywheel every time I have to change or set the points. Might…[Read more]
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
I’m afraid the cover is missing.
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
The engine number is 140202 0147-01.
I don’t have any settings for the points etc. Is there a manual for this model.
When I removed the flywheel I found that the points had fallen out of its slot and wouldn’t work properly. This is the likely cause of no spark. I’ll put it back together properly and test.
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
I’m guessing that wire should be connected to the engine body to form a circuit.
Maybe that’s why I don’t have a spark if it was a bad connection or not even connected at all.
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
Hi Andy
I attach a couple of pictures of the magneto. I can’t seem to find it anywhere. The ones available have 2 legs whereas this one has 3.
Do you mean ……just replace the coil.
When I removed the magneto the thin wire came free very easily. Where should it be attached?
Is there a wiring diagram available?
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aquila787 started the topic Howard 300 Ignition in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago
I’ve just bought a Howard 300 that I think has bad ignition….no spark. The armature magneto seems to be obsolete. Is there a way to convert it to electronic ignition or anyone know where I could buy the ignition system. It’s Part Number BS296834…..Briggs & Stratton
John
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aquila787 replied to the topic Simar 56A Rototiller – Serial No. 561473 in the forum Projects 2 years, 8 months ago
Andy
He thinks it’s repairable…..I don’t know myself…..I’ve seen a worse example of piston on here I think which was repaired. It had a large hole in the top. I’ll find a piston somewhere if all fruit fails. I know at the end of the day it will cost more than I can buy a good working machine but that’s not the aim. I want to experience the…[Read more]
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aquila787 replied to the topic Simar 56A Rototiller – Serial No. 561473 in the forum Projects 2 years, 8 months ago
He’s going to drill them out and tap the hole for a grub screw as replacement. I suppose it’s worth a try. I’m hoping he’ll put loctite on them and if he drills right through that he’ll put a grubscrew with a lock washer on the back as well as the loctite.
John
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