[charlie]

Saw that and wondered where it would end up, certainly something different.

[charlie]

Other adverts from the same magazine include.
Land to rent, 3 to 12 acres of Market Garden land to let. £4 per acre.

Splendid modern nursery 20 miles from London, 14 acres well cultivated with 56 glasshouses covering 2 acres all heated and in new condition. Convenient up to date residence with electric light and mains water. Large packing shed, garages etc. Price FREEHOLD £10,500. Stock at value.

Fine meat & bone meal. 10/- (50p) per cwt ex wharf London.

[charlie]

Welcome to the world of vintage machinery. Pictures will be a great help identifying what carb you have.

[charlie]

I know John Webster (simar-kid) restored a similar engine he might know.

[charlie]

A quick look through my Shay literature and it looks like the mower is a Rotoscythe Countryman

[charlie]

The Shay would make an interesting and unusual addition to someones collection.

[charlie]

Certainly looks the business, well worth the wait.

[charlie]

Photos and report for The cUltivator would be good

[charlie]

Angus, thanks for the info.

[charlie]

catfish, yes. I was curious to know what engine it had as the original would have been a MK15. Not one I will be adding to my collection.

[charlie]

I thought it might be a lightweight model.
The carb is a Villiers B10 type used on a number of their engines as an alternative to the type V.

[charlie]

Great news. Has it had a repaint or is that the original paint?

[charlie]

If you need the dimensions and details of end fittings I can give you them using the cable on my 56A.

[charlie]

All you need now are a dozen chickens and you are in business!

[charlie]

A great find, I guess the big question now is who made it?

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