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Carl harper

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    carlharper replied to the topic in the forum Members 3 years, 1 month ago

    panic over just found it .

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    carlharper started the topic in the forum Help and information 3 years, 1 month ago

    hi i have missed placed my insurance certificate how can i get a replacement.
    regards carl

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    carlharper started the topic New old rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all been on ebay and got a 1940s to 1950s
    Clifford model A rotavator in good condition for age . with jap mk5 engine not used for years . i have cleaned out carb . and tryed with new petrol. Just getting back fire or blowing through carb pos stuck valve . but will take head off on monday. Odd thing is its got a hand throttle. Looks factory…[Read more]

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    carlharper replied to the topic New mower in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 2 months ago

    Now got atco running fitted a good drive chain add fuel and good battery nice to have electric start and amp meter works . used the atco yeasterday moving fire wood around
    Next job to fit a 26″ deck from a mtd ride on to fit

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    carlharper started the topic New mower in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 2 months ago

    Just got this mower today off ebay
    1980s atco 8 32 have picked up have got deck to retro fit hopeing to get running soon .

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    carlharper replied to the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 3 months ago

    Today got engine running and driving around the garden needs some tuning on carb.
    By the look at it pos 1960s. Tecumseh engine pos 5 to 6 hp. The other mower is a mtd. With 5hp briggs engine

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    carlharper started the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all I recently got a ginge ride on lawn mower off ebay. Not sure of engine size
    Have got engine running . just want some info. Thanks

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    carlharper started the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all I recently got a ginge ride on lawn mower off ebay. Not sure of engine size
    Cant find photos on line have got photo but dont know how to srink it on smart phone .
    With no micosoft softwear.

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    carlharper started the topic Howard gem parts? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all i have lost a end cap that hold r/h wheel on standing at back of machine have looked on allotment. But cant find it.
    Can you still get howard parts still .

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    carlharper replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2019 in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry cant attend this weekend have a good time

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    carlharper replied to the topic Farmers boy series 2 problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 years, 8 months ago

    Hi dermic1 it has been leaking from r/h side standing in front of the machine.
    I may need thicker oil . What oil do you put in . I am going to re engine the farmers boy with a mk 12 engine. It has mk15 high speed .
    Carl Harper

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    carlharper started the topic Farmers boy series 2 problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all took my farmers boy to little ellingham working weekend topped up the oil and it leaked what seals should i get. And how easy is it to do .

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    carlharper replied to the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

    Got simar running today all is ok . Had enough fuel for 10mins of run time . Egg cup of water came out but exhaust manifold has craked more
    It has been welded in past.
    Will run a weekend

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    carlharper replied to the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

    Problem is just got back from dads working all day tomorrow back aftér dark
    Tuseday will be the day to start up. Not making this misstake again.

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    carlharper started the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all just got simar out of its shelter
    Today and a leak in shelter side has fild up the engine full of water.through the exhaust
    Have drained the water out do i take the spark plug out and then fill the engine with oil then drain out. Engine still turn over. ?

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    carlharper replied to the topic December magazine and renewals in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 4 months ago

    Might be me. That was wrong . I might have got lost .

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    carlharper replied to the topic December magazine and renewals in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 4 months ago

    I think i have payed online . Paid ok
    Some of instructions litte confused.
    Carl

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    carlharper replied to the topic SIMAR Rototiller 10E running at last. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 7 months ago

    Good vid . Charlie
    At least you had good work out starting engine

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    carlharper replied to the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 8 months ago

    Will be testing the plough this weekend. Before weeley

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    carlharper replied to the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 8 months ago

    16 to 1 then thanks

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