https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/bish/activity/ Activity feed for Bish. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:24:52 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d605e5940e5ad53f55ed1e03722970c0 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/advert-in-the-cultivator-today/#post-27973 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:20:30 +0000 Hi could I also have the email as I’m trying to contact Derek but as mentioned the number isn’t working. Thanks Rich

]]> 6201e1c4f480fa616047a4287c454878 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vhgmc-stand-at-malvern/#post-27972 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:04:33 +0000 I’ll be there again this year with the Cultmate.

]]> 27b34013bd1de63d1748e3f07e3ec903 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/april-cultivator/#post-25034 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:43:32 +0100 Just sat down to have a read of the Cultivator and shocked to see a photo of me dismantling my newly purchased Anzani iron horse. Myself and my wife didn’t clock anyone taking photos so full credit for catching me on film! Great read as always!!

]]> c18b72c87477e42dd0b6677baa5d4c53 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bantam-wheel-modifications/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:37:07 +0000 I’ve recently purchased a job lot of Howard Bantam spares and accessories ( I wanted the mower attachments that were in this lot). With the job lot came three rolling chassis on inspection the one chassis has what I class as the normal wheels and the other chassis has wheels with a solid section the pictures should show what I mean. What I was…[Read more]

]]> ff4ff47088914564e4467d0e56550cb1 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-leak-help/#post-24514 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:52:49 +0000 Thanks for your reply Charlie would you know what sort of height the float should be?

]]> 442fbc35d71eeca209cc776b275a399f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-leak-help/#post-24512 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:03:53 +0000 Right solved the one problem and caused another. There was a split in the pipe so swapped that for a new pipe which fixed that leak however I now have fuel flooding out of the top of the carburettor float chamber. It’s pouring out of the tickler hole and there’s two small holes on the side of the chamber cap which look like they are supposed to be…[Read more]

]]> fe3acda4cb87583673baaf3f4e1e9893 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-leak-help/#post-24455 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:19:55 +0000 This is a picture of a spare carb I bought it’s where the pipe bolts underneath is where it’s leaking from.

]]> 8b028520c53d5b37d064d97b512f48f9 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-leak-help/#post-24454 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:16:53 +0000 It’s an Amal 124 I’ve changed the fibre washers between the bolts holding the bowl onto the carb body but it’s leaking from where the pipe bolts underneath the float bowl.

]]> 71f62cfb31824576a436a0dd1d568e43 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-leak-help/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:53:32 +0000 I’m trying to resolve a fuel leak on my Cultmate it’s coming from where the fuel pipe from the tank bolts onto the bottom of the carb. I’ve tried pinching it tight but it still floods out has anyone got any ideas on how to fix it?

]]> 0303b504910ff0861094c201f740cd6d http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/champion-7-spark-plug/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:31:39 +0000 I’m trying to get hold of a spare spark plug for my Cultmate which has a BSA engine. The spark plug in it at the moment is an old Champion 7 however I can’t seem to find a new number 7 spark plug. Is this plug discontinued and does anyone know an equivalent Champion plug or failing that an alternative manufacturer? Thanks in advance.

]]> 17aaf49874eb72f8ae9668226cfa0f7a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-malvern/#post-24423 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:27:51 +0000 I’ll be there again i managed to wrestle the Cultmate to the top of the garden steps. (I’m not joking when I say wrestle she fought me all the way)

]]> 5ac696dfa49f36abd241266421fa48ab http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mystery-simar/#post-24421 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:24:27 +0000 Perhaps it’s been imported from elsewhere weren’t Simars available readily in other countries? It’s an amazing find either way will she be joining your other Simars Charlie?

]]> e076422a0195fa6159d2dae4148178c9 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultmate-bsa-oil-help/#post-24420 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:20:05 +0000 Thanks for the advice I’ve got hold of some Castrol.

]]> 832178b1240fb1ffb96d42ebac26bda3 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultmate-bsa-oil-help/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:03:54 +0000 I’m currently doing a minor service on my BMB Cultmate and im planning on swapping the oil for some new stuff. I have two questions firstly which oil should I be using and how do I know how much to put in? Thanks in advance Rich

]]> 3c339d032e2de8f9d24995d7bd819562 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rowtrac-plough-hitching-help/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:02:10 +0100 I’ve had a look to see how the plough is attached to the rowtrac and I’m stumped. There’s a tow hitch at the front of the tractor and a bar that bolts the plough to the handles. However if I bolt the plough to the handles the plough is no where near meeting the tow hitch. It’s like the plough is too short? Has anyone an idea how the plough is…[Read more]

]]> 5c6dad4ceaa113505381176e5858d01f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-name-is-richard-i-have-an-addiction-and-a-picture-puzzle/#post-21402 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 07:23:40 +0100 Congrats to Charlie you got them right and it is a Landmaster 100. Roatavator these are the ones out of the cultivator since getting the 35 I’ve been on the lookout for some of the other types they did and this job lot has provided another 3 models. They all turn over with great compression except for the one 56 as that had the head removed and…[Read more]

]]> 1815d509c4a0ca96ded8385fb349091f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-name-is-richard-i-have-an-addiction-and-a-picture-puzzle/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 22:07:35 +0100 So yesterday I did some driving about the country collecting some new additions to the collection and after unloading the van this is what is currently sat on my patio waiting to be moved down the bottom of the garden. I thought though that we could have a bit of fun and see if any member can correctly identify all the manufacturers and models…[Read more]

]]> 5891770f9aed465ea7474060f06f435c http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/page/2/#post-19682 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:38:47 +0000 Thanks Charlie it’s the home straight now. I’ve painted the engine parts black and re assembled the engine and then fitted it to the chassis. I reassembled the fuel tank, this consisted of the new fuel tap and my freshly polished fuel cap. I don’t know why but polishing the fuel cap was an extremely satisfying task. The fuel tank assembly was then…[Read more]

]]> f7c0e559cdc4e820f463157b4e9389ad http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/travelling-thieves/#post-19607 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 19:34:40 +0000 Just relist the items Andy I’ve had people before bid on items and never collect them so I’ve always ended up resisting items.

]]> 51dc36585b551e0f141fa3883a49a9a4 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/page/2/#post-19546 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:55:55 +0000 Here’s another view of the chassis completed but in daylight. Today I’ve managed to get some zinc primer on the nuts and bolts and touch up where I’ve scratched the paint from reassembling her. I’ve finished re fitting all the chassis parts which were the 2 z shape brackets for the front grille, belt guide, toolbox and disc coulter for the plough.…[Read more]

]]> c93ff7c1e2a362a9a45fb3cd35139138 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/travelling-thieves/#post-19545 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:43:28 +0000 Sorry to hear they’re still targeting you, but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to matter what security you have if they want it bad enough they will still take it. We had a break in at work where they used so much force they bent a fire door push bar from outside the door then cut through half inch thick chain to steal 3 tools and they did all of…[Read more]

]]> b7a0df8c33a59d7e5a988476f827559f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/page/2/#post-19224 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:17:04 +0000 This is the part I love when it all starts going back together. Sorry for the quality of the photos I’ll take some more in the daylight.

]]> 7b3c3c68a50ee3132d75f228236b6cd6 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/page/2/#post-19080 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:32:19 +0000 I also managed to clean off and prime the plough , fuel tank and fuel tank bracket.

]]> 343eeed7719d83fddc26ae5128dcd325 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-19075 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:30:41 +0000 I’d mentioned in another thread about the carburettor missing the tickler. Thanks to villiers parts for sending me the missing part here’s photos of the part fitted.

]]> 7290779e0505c6f1e8e26c2f4156a5f8 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-16940 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:43:12 +0000 I’ve got the second coat of red on and painted more of the green items.

]]> 0e69fd304b0b5100dcc82f5add55b031 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-16591 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:49:13 +0000 Started to get the red on the chassis and all the framework for the handles. The nose cone had remnants of red paint inside so I’m going for red inside and silver outside.

]]> ab7f2a821c12446f36b8ef62268fa42f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-16586 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:49:03 +0000 Managed to get the chassis primer finished and painted some more parts green.

]]> 9d4056f10e5182462a9536bbc789a979 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-16572 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 23:22:22 +0000 Tonight I managed to clean the gearbox section off and start priming it, and a few other items. I’ve also started applying the colours this is the green for the wheels.

]]> 7863f4b8166fbf36c9b8aa7f94fec81c http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-16188 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:34:31 +0000 Cleaned and primed the wheel hubs and spade lug rims.

]]> c6a1827377cf6b4d52b5272af66fb8c2 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-16024 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:49:49 +0000 She looked much worse in the photos, in the flesh she’s actually quite good. I received your emails Charlie and they will be a godsend in the restoration. Thank you for digging the side panel out you’ll have to let me know what you want for it or the pair if you have them. I really appreciate the help thankyou.

]]> 8d28e52461e5fa6758a3506d25fa1e8a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-15832 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 08:39:53 +0000 Thanks Roatavator she’s not a runner but she’s not seized and turns over nicely so hopefully shouldn’t take too much to get her running. She’d been left outside untouched for 40 years so I think I’ll treat her to a full restoration.

]]> 117b3663c7df0c3e43113bba2c172e5c http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-15830 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:02:45 +0000 I’d already noted your information off the item description thanks. I’d love some literature on her parts book and owners manual would be really useful. If you have got some side panels I’ll gladly buy them off you as she does need some. Thanks for the help and info Charlie.

]]> 1be26b24fd8b7e3bbd7776b0b9ed4a51 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15824 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:39:45 +0000 I’ve just started work on the engine because I know it runs brilliantly I’m not going down the full rebuild route just a service a good clean and some paint on the flywheel ,flywheel housing, cyclinder fins etc.

]]> 6b742cabdbc32b592fa68bb1b0b587cd http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15823 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:36:09 +0000 Finished the strip down so everything can now be cleaned off and painted.

]]> 68544af89ab465618b267d76f7cdab37 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-15817 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:53:00 +0000 From the side

]]> c3bdd1bd2e43758f5c08bcc1d549506b http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-15815 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:51:24 +0000 Try again

]]> 4ad944fc2cb6c0ccf0079b63f76881a5 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/#post-15814 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:49:41 +0000 Another shot

]]> 52a17042f9155885c4e5739e73f83850 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-addition-simar-35c/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:43:49 +0000 Just picked this up last night I’ve been after a Simar for a while and I’m really pleased with this one. It all seems to be there except for the side panels.

]]> 32a184e3ce2626c6c633b7dae18adb16 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15774 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:19:16 +0000 I also managed to dig out the tin of metal shield I’ll be using its the bottom shade of red I’ll be using.

]]> ace74b6f2fd268c9380b292f8d90f37a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15770 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:16:50 +0000 Managed to get a few more pieces primered last night.

]]> f7537bf64f847bd0f6abecda9bfdd8cc http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultmate-bsa-carburettor-help/#post-15767 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:48:19 +0000 Thank you a diagram would be useful. I’ve had a search for one but there’s loads of different models available does anyone know what model my carb is and if there’s anywhere to get a tickler from? Thanks again

]]> 015d838f37c58612e28f896d3a62c347 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultmate-bsa-carburettor-help/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:59:59 +0000 I’ve started restoring my BMB Cultmate (see separate topic in projects) this machine has a BSA engine which runs beautifully , however looking at the carburettor I can see a hole now I’m just wondering is the hole supposed to be there or whether it’s missing something. Does anyone know for sure , it runs fine but does seem to leak an awful lot so…[Read more]

]]> d6c395cf1ceea906d9c29d7d3e2711cc http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15758 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:51:19 +0000 You’re more than welcome to measure the side panels at Malvern. I’ve started clearing the rust off the panels and zinc primering them after clean up.

]]> 299e5aa86b3964ede6e188966f88aab9 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/#post-15746 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:47:30 +0000 Thank you Joe that is a brilliant piece of literature to go with my machine. I apologise if I’m mistaken but I purchased a Weeks dusting machine from a franktonpaget would you by any chance be the same gentleman?

]]> 6c848dd92a45ff628671f0ad6b72c728 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb-cultmate-2/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 06:53:38 +0000 I have just started the restoration of this BMB Cultmate with BSA engine. It runs beautifully usually on the first pull. So I’m hoping it’ll just be a case of a good clean and some paint. I’m hoping to have this finished for Tractorworld in February.

]]> d3505341c2702f25f6d59e33cc61ab27 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engine-pulleys/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 10:18:50 +0100 Ive managed to acquire a Villiers 12 to put in the Hoemate I’m restoring. The engine I’ve bought currently has no pulley on it, the Hoemate drives off a belt from the engine to the gearbox. Am I best getting a pulley off internet auction sites or is there anywhere where they’re available off the shelf? Also does anyone know what size pulley I’d…[Read more]

]]> 0d365fa54be20029d583c4b0d2555d8f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mystery-object-lets-see-how-much-you-know-2/#post-13991 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:30:37 +0100 Is it some tool to bring water or objects out of a well?

]]> a66e2bea53cbcad857b779376a391bd4 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hoemate-engine/ Sun, 09 Aug 2015 07:03:19 +0100 I’ve been looking at getting an engine for the Hoemate I’m restoring and have managed to find a decent Villiers mk 10. This engine I believe is rated at 1hp and the brockhouse engine that should be fitted is 1-3/4 hp. Would this underpowered engine still work ok in a Hoemate or am I better holding out for a bigger engine?

]]> 8d9ff73e1b6e1c0b9198b5411537e54f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-seat-attachment-weight/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:33:22 +0100 Hi I’m looking at picking up a Trusty seat attachment and was wondering how heavy it is? I have a large hatchback car and was wondering if a car would carry the weight? I don’t want to hire a van if I don’t need to? Thanks Rich

]]> c5c1e96823c32b9e34f95150febac15d http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/astwood-bank-vintage-gathering-2/#post-13456 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 20:34:42 +0100 Yes a brilliant show made all the more enjoyable with a crash course in Trusty driving. Thanks for taking the time to show me the controls.

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