[charlie]

I had to do a similar repair to the handles on my 35c. If you can post a photo of the broken handlebar we may be able to offer further suggestions. The 35c does not seem to be as common as the bigger 56a.

[charlie]

From the days before health & safety!!! I seem to remember there was some debate a while ago on the forum about a mechanism for disengaging drive to the blade. If I remember rightly later models did have something.

[charlie]

Good to see it working, what are you using as ‘cake’?

[charlie]

Link does not seem to work try link
and 2nd link

[charlie]

A difficult one to answer and know what is right. I have often wondered how shiny they would have been when new, did they have a protective lacquer of some sort? But if they are badly corroded and dirty then some cleaning will be required, I suppose the ideal would be something that can remove the dirt and corrosion without too much polishing.

[charlie]

Alan, I was thinking the same, it will get the information to all members and hopefully prompt a few to add other sizes to give a more complete picture. Something that would be useful is an additional column with the modern equivalent size if available.
Hugh 10×2 would be overall tyre diameter and width, 4.00-6 would be rim width and wheel diameter, so not sure it is correct, 2.00-6 would be more likely.

[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.

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