[charlie]

Don’t be too gutted, it may not be too late to save it, at least it has not gone for scrap.

[charlie]

Added a couple more to the list, if you have others to add please let me know.

Attachments:

1. Tyre-Sizes-chart1.doc

[charlie]

Hugh that is an excellent link, covers just about every way tyre sizes have been and are given.

[charlie]

Just had a thought. It might be a good idea to build a list of machines and what size tyres they use. This would give a better idea of how common or not each size is and where tyres are interchangeable. To make a start I have listed a couple on the attached.

Attachments:

1. Tyre-Sizes-chart.doc

[charlie]

That is a pity, looks like engine number will be only option now.

[charlie]

Have you tried Tyre-Finder or Micheldever Tyre Services? Tyres are one of those parts that can be a real problem to replace on some machines as many are obsolete sizes eg 3.00-6 (12×3) for Monro Tiller and small Barford Atom.

[charlie]

If I remember correctly the chassis number should be on a brass plate attached to the inside face of the chassis on left hand side (when viewed from rear) below and forward of engine.

[charlie]

I have a manual which I have scanned and can e mail to you, please see personal message by clicking on your user name when logged in.

[charlie]

One of the later gearbox manuals I have has the name Hi-Ton Transmissions on it, I don’t know if they can help.
Another source maybe one of the vintage motorcycle parts suppliers.

[charlie]

Looking in the parts list for the later type it would appear the clutch is on a keyway but I cannot see how it would come off. Plenty of penetrating fluid (not WD40) and some heat maybe the answer. For the clutch to work the outer needs to be able to slide freely on the shaft.
Not sure if early clutch is the same.

[charlie]

What spark plug do have fitted? If you look on the Green Spark Plug Company website and look up your plug it will give you the hex size.
Suitable tyres can be obtained from motorbike tyre suppliers. The original tyres had a unique tread pattern for the Allen Scythe.

[charlie]

Barford trailers, flat bed or tipping are a bit like hens teeth and rocking horse S~*t. A well known online auction site much used by our members is where I got mine from. The dump trailers are prone to rusting out at the bottom as they fill with water if left outside.

[charlie]

Looking very smart, an eye catching machine that I am sure will attract plenty of attention where ever it goes. A job well done.

[charlie]

As far as I know there was no gasket, I have never found one on any that I have split. A very light smear of Blue Hylomar might be a good idea.

[charlie]

Thank you Peter.
The hard part next will be putting it all back together. Thankfully I took plenty of photos before the strip down which should help.

[Author]

Posts