[charlie]

Someone did advise me that if using the string method it is better to use hemp rather than man made fibre as hemp will burn rather than melt should any break off inside combustion chamber.

[charlie]

That is going to be expensive to fix.

[charlie]

Spade and fork are Terrex, now sold as the Backsaver

[charlie]

Could you please post photo of item. If you are having problems posting a photo there is a guide to in the help and information section .

[charlie]

The biggest loose screw is the operator!!!!!

[charlie]

Yes we are aware and user is now blocked.

[charlie]

Also worth checking good contact between coil and HT lead where the two meet in cap. There is a tag on coil which makes contact with HT lead connection in cap.

[charlie]

The two timing b’>/*h she sent me one too. User now blocked.

[charlie]

The idea of publishing a list of paint codes is a good one. The problem is very few are known for certain.

[charlie]

The information I have shows a ribbed tyre on the front and either a cleated tractor tyre or Land Rover style mud and snow tyre on the rear.

[charlie]

They can be very stubborn, Glad to know it did come off safely.

[charlie]

A question that has been asked before which I don’t think has had a definite answer.

[charlie]

You will need to register it, see FBHVC for guidance and DVLA website. For age related number plate DVLA will need proof of age. If unmodified it would be tax and MoT exempt as it would be historic class.

[charlie]

David, the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) at Reading hold factory records of machine serial numbers from which you will be able to date your machine. They also hold original engineering drawings. Follow above link to see their website. A search of their database for Allen Scythe gives these results

[charlie]

The instruction and parts book I have for Bantam attachments does not show a trailer. It may have been a non Howard item ?

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