Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Carl harper | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/carlharper/activity/ Activity feed for Carl harper. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:38:05 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0ffc0b6b8ec7e760893788c40d52d195 Carl harper replied to the topic in the forum Members https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/missed-placed-insurance-certificate/#post-38711 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:17:10 +0000 panic over just found it .

]]> 71eaf698697d786c2f256376c1812d65 Carl harper started the topic in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/missed-placed-insurance-certificate/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:03:05 +0000 hi i have missed placed my insurance certificate how can i get a replacement.
regards carl

]]> e13ab38738bf918facc8638dba826d44 Carl harper started the topic New old rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-old-rotavator/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 21:13:39 +0100 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]

]]> 79774b86d313bfe659031832cb5491ba Carl harper replied to the topic New mower in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mower/#post-33359 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:19:49 +0000 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

]]> 3b41bdfa93e94cb5fe14ff3823094f74 Carl harper started the topic New mower in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mower/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:52:48 +0000 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 .

]]> 0af5ca48598679389595562eca64f866 Carl harper replied to the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ginge-ride-on-mower-info/#post-33218 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 22:48:42 +0000 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

]]> 8db8235d6218033662e2b8ef0e4e6783 Carl harper started the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ginge-ride-on-mower-info/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:21:05 +0000 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

]]> b98fd6c760d96e498c956cd81fc46538 Carl harper started the topic Ginge ride on mower info in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ginge-ride-on-mower-info/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:21:05 +0000 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.

]]> 6708dfc19ba0ab3a884bd5c5c90fbed1 Carl harper started the topic Howard gem parts? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-gem-parts/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:05:28 +0000 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 .

]]> 7a0a20461154e494b77be608716feb5a Carl harper replied to the topic Weeley weekend 2019 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-weekend-2019/#post-31956 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:19:43 +0100 Sorry cant attend this weekend have a good time

]]> 935a9b10730493f68b603df7ff1b032f Carl harper replied to the topic Farmers boy series 2 problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-problems/#post-31773 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:18:28 +0100 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

]]> 47970799b71cea5b1d1045834c39ab27 Carl harper started the topic Farmers boy series 2 problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-problems/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:06:26 +0100 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 .

]]> 92078ddccd9ef41b6b9bdf68b7bbffb1 Carl harper replied to the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stupid-thing-has-happend/#post-30425 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:28:13 +0000 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

]]> 8228aa2ea828bec0feab05754656cd4b Carl harper replied to the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stupid-thing-has-happend/#post-30379 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:46:01 +0000 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.

]]> 34022caf86879c3131df6eacf4cb8037 Carl harper started the topic Stupid thing has happend in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stupid-thing-has-happend/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:16:16 +0000 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. ?

]]> e147f082dbf60f0e2df60f5722ebf832 Carl harper replied to the topic December magazine and renewals in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-magazine-and-renewals-2/page/2/#post-29964 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 16:45:17 +0000 Might be me. That was wrong . I might have got lost .

]]> 366bd1de8496568d77086faa007f7596 Carl harper replied to the topic December magazine and renewals in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-magazine-and-renewals-2/#post-29942 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:37:14 +0000 I think i have payed online . Paid ok
Some of instructions litte confused.
Carl

]]> ba0f15a11375918f731079bd6d290b2b Carl harper replied to the topic SIMAR Rototiller 10E running at last. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-rototiller-10e-running-at-last/#post-29326 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:10:48 +0100 Good vid . Charlie
At least you had good work out starting engine

]]> 9c090664b2f6f8eac6a08e7ae9771cd6 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35-ploughing/#post-29172 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:47:29 +0100 Will be testing the plough this weekend. Before weeley

]]> 095753cd23cd0246542c17f1ff05f5a8 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-problems/#post-29171 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:41:46 +0100 16 to 1 then thanks

]]> 723dcb01a6c16f78b19456eb229c05f9 Carl harper replied to the topic Weeley 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-2018/#post-29170 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:36:48 +0100 Charlie i will be bringing my simar 35
With plough and rota box

]]> 3609ca3bccdcfdb7f2ece8d1f6d99f1b Carl harper replied to the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35-ploughing/#post-29163 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:22:34 +0100 Tomorrow i will be picking up my plough complete with fixing braket . To fix to simar .

]]> dd8be3ad08b37f37a3bea49218e90600 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35-ploughing/#post-29159 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:36:12 +0100 My plough is slightly smaller than farmers boy plough
that I had at little ellingham
Was given it by a friend .

]]> 025592b1a33649e81a06d40594aac638 carlharper changed their profile picture https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/15838/ Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:20:49 +0100 0 d4aaa77bf1433ecfdff4ed5cc6f5d400 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35-ploughing/#post-29155 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:17:00 +0100 Well the plough is round friends to have fixing braket made car towing drop plate
Should do . Should be done for weeley.

]]> ba311571c15d1b1c3c3943c2a83ff3c1 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-problems/#post-29154 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:11:09 +0100 Just to update simar is running well messed up with oil mixture so smog time on allotment
And simar is a beast weeds gone very good machine just need to weeken oil mixture so less smog
Thanks charlie.

]]> 80bf83441d0c26a1d9988fd64e44bdc8 Carl harper started the topic Simar 35 ploughing in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35-ploughing/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:21:06 +0100 Will simar 35 be ok for ploughing . As I have small plough to use thinking of making fixing braket to go where rota fix to .

]]> f49fcd73fcbaf25e597b2fe0f9567f38 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-problems/#post-29111 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:26:28 +0100 Thanks charlie float fits well . Will run simar at weekend. Just need to get trans oil soon will update carl

]]> 911ceba3f153fced29c34421210276b9 Carl harper replied to the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-problems/#post-29044 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:05:57 +0100 The flote is home made. It is amazing that she run at all the wood soked the petrol and sunk
The simar has been sitting around for up to a year . Still hopeing to get running for simar centenary at weely.

]]> 9feef849bad88785ca9bdf3db006927a Carl harper replied to the topic New old toy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-old-toy/#post-29043 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:52:59 +0100 Will do i will have green land rover with odd looking caravan. Hope the ground is not to hard

]]> a609c8026d87eaf04e0591665cda1e2d Carl harper started the topic Simar problems in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-problems/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:15:43 +0100 Have got Simar 35 has been running but it has a fuel problem
Took flote bowel off and found a wooden flote and some cork shaped to fit.
So I am looking for new flote to fit. With this hot weather the seals on wheels and rota axle have leaked oil is this normal . Still hoping to get sorted for weely.

]]> 6607796214b627358f6c2b3fa7d26536 Carl harper started the topic New old toy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-old-toy/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:04:32 +0100 Hi all just go a series 2 farmers boy light tractor with plough. Has wrong engine in it villiers mk 15 high speed engine . Runs well have got mk10 engine to restore
Qustion is governed or throttle. I will be at little ellingham show next weekend .
To show.

]]> 7b07a8e53d5a6a93ea4303f62aa62542 Carl harper replied to the topic New old toys in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-old-toys/#post-28474 Mon, 07 May 2018 16:01:55 +0100 Hi charlie i did download instruction book .
Have had engine running don’t start till i put some oil around piston carb overflowing
Not been used for long time. Do wood shavings
Hang in tube? Will try out on allotnent soon.

]]> 7fc8dd8eef0afb15950e04d5e25b5d0b Carl harper started the topic New old toys in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-old-toys/ Fri, 04 May 2018 12:21:05 +0100 Hi all done a swap with fellow club member.
My trusty tractor has gone now got a simar 35 number is 350884. Some work has been done in past like new side panals and tyne cover engine do run. Two missing parts are wood shavings and pot and depth rod . 2nd is a farmers boy minor rotavator got off ebay for £20 with villiers 2 stoke engine just…[Read more]

]]> 0f3c40aabd21c221ecdc58da89f77391 Carl harper replied to the topic 1918 centennial year SIMAR in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/1918-centennial-year-simar/#post-28456 Thu, 03 May 2018 19:08:15 +0100 Hi to aĺl i will bring simar 35
To the event. Just got one.

]]> f19e1bacd77c935dfecfb426a13952db Carl harper started the topic Iseki kc450f info in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/iseki-kc450f-info/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:25:23 +0000 Hi all I got this rotavator from friend
I am after sales leaflet. And instutions manural . Wiĺl add photo later

]]> cbf1d6c027c5b2f6da532bd4592df1ee carlharper became a registered member https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/14865/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:13:49 +0000 0