[charlie]

I believe the Clifford rotavator drive from rear of main gearbox back is the same as on a SIMAR. If it is any help I can post a copy of th erelevant page of the parts book which shows the various parts.

[charlie]

Many of these small machines only had an owners/operators manual and a parts list. The only machine I can think of that had a workshop manual is the Howard Gem. There was a workshop manual for the Villiers Mk10, 12 and 15 engines.

[charlie]

Don’t forget copy deadline for December issue is 15th November.

[charlie]

John, the magazine is not uploaded to website until I know memebers have started to receive paper copy by post. It is then down to me finding time to upload it to the website.

[charlie]

Dave, apologies for error with phone number, I will have to get Robert to run the advert again with correct number.

[charlie]

T Max. To pay, log in, then scroll down on home page, you will see a header on the right 2024/25 Subscriptions, then click on the ‘Payments can be made here’ link.

[charlie]

T.Max, welcome to the forum. To avoid any confusion you have only signed up for the free trial on the website/forum. To join the club and get the full benefit of membership you will need to sign up for paid memebrship.

[charlie]

Try the Hall & Duck Trust.

[charlie]

I would suggest you search google for engineering companies in your area that do engine machining such as rebore.

[charlie]

Float probably burst due to rapid expansion of the air inside due to heat of boling water.

[charlie]

John, photos of the clutch lever on my series 2 machine showing it in both positions. As you can see there is plenty of slack when it is engaged. Note wear in clutch and lever will affect where point of engagement is and if it will lock in that position.

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[charlie]

The clutch should lock in the disengaged position, ie pulled up. This is essential to enable safe starting as there is no other way to stop the tines, one of the bad points of the design. The levers and locking mechanism do wear with time and age.

[charlie]

If you have the old belt any good belt supplier should be able to match it to a stock item. If you do not have the old belt it should be possible to obtain one of the correct size if youtake the machine to a belt supplier where they can measure pulleys etc to calculate size required.

[charlie]

Your Howard is a 400

[charlie]

The Museum ofEnglish Rural Life (MERL) at Reading have the factory records.

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