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Charlie Moore (aka charlie)

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    charlie replied to the topic Howard 700 help and advice. in the forum General talk and discussion 3 days, 16 hours ago

    Ruben, please start a new topic for your enquiry rather than add a comment to this topic.

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    charlie replied to the topic HELP , Ive just purchassed a Howard 700 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 days, 16 hours ago

    Ruben, could you please start a new topic for your enquiry.

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    charlie replied to the topic ransomes mg2 carb in the forum Projects 5 days, 16 hours ago

    Neil Jarrett, (ransomes256 on this forum) is the man for spares and information.
    To start the engine yoiu need to pull out one of the two buttons on the rear of the clutch, engine may need turning over slowly to get it to engage.

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    charlie replied to the topic Restauration d'un Simar 70C in the forum Turf Maintenance Machinery 1 week, 1 day ago

    Very nice, sounds great.

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    charlie replied to the topic Landmaster 100 in the forum Help and information 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    For seals and bearing I would suggest Simply Bearings

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    charlie replied to the topic Bernard W317 no spark in the forum Groundcare Machinery 3 weeks, 5 days ago

    First clean and adjust points, they can build up a layer of corrosion. Coil and condenser really need professional test gear to testthem thoroughly, a multimeter will show if condenser is short circuit and if coil, primary and secondary windings, are open circuit. HT lead should be easy to replace if it is suspect. A new plug might help, or at…[Read more]

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    charlie replied to the topic Ransomes engine carb improvement in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 month ago

    It might be worth contacting Cox and Turner Engineering aboput a replacement piston.

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    charlie replied to the topic Hayter 21 project in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    The blades do not need to swing 360 on their mounting bolts, they only beed to swing in if an obstruction is hit. I suspect the bolts have a shoulder rather than a plain shank, to ensure the blades do swing.

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    charlie replied to the topic Hayter 21 project in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    A photo of the blade set up would help to see if aluminium plate should be flat and if blades should rotate.

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    charlie replied to the topic April Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    The printers have informed me the April magazine is ready for posting out and will be on its way to members today.

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    charlie replied to the topic Braune of Stroud in the forum Help and information 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Not a very common machine. A few photos would be good to see what it looks like.

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    charlie replied to the topic Manual/ Details for Sheen Powascythe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    The manual does not specify engine model but does show parts diagram.

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    charlie replied to the topic Altogether culto maintenance manual. in the forum Projects 2 months ago

    Not sure about Auto Culto but as far as I know most of these garden machines did not have a workshop manual as such. There is a workshop manual for the Villiers Mk10,12 and 15 engines.

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    charlie replied to the topic Re-joining club in the forum General talk and discussion 2 months, 1 week ago

    Will, if you read page 4 of the Dec magazine you will see it tells you there is no auto renew option and what to do.
    If you are unable to renew via the links on the help page, see link under 2025 subscriptions, then please use the website contact link to send your membership details and an invoice can be issued.

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    charlie replied to the topic Help Idemtifying Rotavator in the forum Help and information 2 months, 1 week ago

    taras-garden, it would be better to start a new topic.

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    charlie replied to the topic Paint or not paint in the forum Garden implements 3 months ago

    If I hav eread the engine number correctly 78 01 09 06 equates to 1978 Jan 9th the 06 indicates plant and assembly line. see Briggs & Stratton website for information about engine numbers.
    To paint or not to paint will always be difficult to answer. It is your machine so up to you.

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    charlie replied to the topic Villiers engines in the forum Ride-on machines 3 months ago

    Spark plug recommendations as follows.
    4/2 2.4hp Lodge CN
    4/3 3.5hp Lodge CN
    5 4.5hp Lodge CN
    6 5.5hp Lodge CN
    Looking on the Green Spark Plug company wevsite they list Lodge HPN, NGK A5FS and Bosch MA95T1 as alternatives. Lodge CN is out of stock.

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    charlie replied to the topic Villiers engines in the forum Ride-on machines 3 months ago

    Gordon, can you tell us which model of Villiers engine eg Mk25. Here in the UK the Gunsmith and Garner usually had JAP engines fitted.

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    charlie replied to the topic Oxford Allen Scythe Villiers Mk25c in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 3 months, 1 week ago

    Dave, the flywheel also contains the permanent magnets for the magneto.

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    charlie replied to the topic February cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

    My copy arrived today with the NVTEC code of practice enclosed. Thank you and well done Robert for getting magazine ready for printers in plenty of time.

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