[charlie]

As you are only 14 I doubt it. Converting to electric to class it as a mobility scooter will no doubt not be allowed, it will still be a mower.

[charlie]

Hello, I have a number of SIMAR in my collection including 10E, 5, 30, 35, 50 and 56. The following are in the Galleries section of our website.

Simar – IMGSimar009

Simar – IMGSimar035

Simar 35C – IMGSimar001

[charlie]

If the engine is a JAP 2A I can supply an engine manual.

[charlie]

Mike, I take it you mean the two at edge of display. These are turf irons used for lifting turf, the bend allows the blade to run parallel with surface.

[charlie]

I would suggest the autotruck club but it seems that option does not work.
For an age related plate you will need to prove age of the truck which is where the autotruck club should be able to help.
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has a guide to the DVLA which may help see An essential guide to DVLA

[charlie]

Mike, you would be better starting a new topic rather than adding to this old one.

[charlie]

Does that have a wooden shaft? I have one that was my fathers, no idea of age though.

[charlie]

Which grease nipples are you referring to? The ones on the wheel hubs or miller drive.
The wheel hub grease nipple MT632 on later machines is listed as a Tecazerk Type 6082.
GR 10 for MT341 miller drive housing is only listed as grease nipple. I will have a look at one and see if I can work out size.

[charlie]

Some great finds

[charlie]

Newman, Kendal, David Brown 2D, Byron, President, OTA, Singer Monarch and Kent Pony. All these tractors are currently eligible in the Vintage Horticultural class if they and the plough meet the cut off date of 31st Dec 1959.

[charlie]

I agree 100% with what Andy has said regarding replacing everything in the magneto, money well spent. New coil, condenser and points along with a new HT lead. I did this on the Villiers MK25 four stroke engine on my Trusty Earthquake, starts with no problems.
The little cover for the points often gets lost (thrown away).

[charlie]

Another consideration, if fuel is not fresh or has been left in the machine, is water in the fuel. The ethanol content of fuel can cause this. I had this on my Trusty Earthquake, draining out the float bowl I could see beads of water in the petrol.

[charlie]

Yes mine arrived today.

[charlie]

I thought the date for vintage was set by the Society of Ploughmen and applies to all classes.
The introduction of more modern small tractors, if it happens, should be a new class leaving the current Vintage Horticultural class as it is, ie primarily 2 wheeled walk behind tractors etc. The list of eligible vintage tractors does not need amending. Perhaps the small tractors should compete in one of the existing tractor classes as do grey Ferguson tractors.

[charlie]

If you are wondering where the October issue is don’t worry it is currently in the queue at the printers awaiting mailing. They will let me know when it is mailed out and I will update this post.

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