[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 ?

[charlie]

They fit alongside normal wheels see image taken from sales leaflet. Not sure if used with wheel weights, I guess it depends just how much extra weight you need to give traction.

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I made a puller that would fit in the two larger holes that are close to face of the flywheel with a large bolt that pushed on end of crankshaft, see rough sketch. Lots of heat and finally a good clout with soft faced hammer and flywheel come loose with a loud bang. I had soaked it with penetrating fluid for a week or so before. Leaving the locking nut loose on end of crankshaft helps locate bolt on puller and protect end of crank from damage.

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[charlie]

marc Neil Jarrett should be able to help, he is on this forum so should see your request.

[charlie]

Not sure about starting handles but I know there are people that fabricate fuel tanks and silencers.

[charlie]

I am sure if you need dimensions of front load carrier someone with one could measure it for you.

[charlie]

Yes I find some does get into crankcase but it does drain out when tap is opened.

[charlie]

I would open or remove tap and drain crankcase, which it sounds like you have already done. Getting the engine running and warmed up to drive out last traces of moisture and lubricate everything would be next priority.
After winter layup I strip and clean carb before attempting to start engine.
I always park SIMAR with front of machine on the floor and handlebar up in the air as recommended by Geo Monro this prevents water getting down exhaust, see attached.

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[charlie]

A number of two wheeled garden tractors had a front mounted barrow or load carrier attachment, a couple of photos are in the website gallery.
Mayfield
Merry Tiller
Other machines with similar attachments include Barford Atom and Monro Tiller.
Most of these machines are easy enough to find, the attachments are not so common though. It would not be too difficult to fabricate one.
Alternatively a trailer could be attached.

[charlie]

If you have an area of original paint that has not been exposed to too much sunlight? Underneath brackets etc that have been bolted on is usually a good place. If so you should be able to get it matched by a paint supplier.

[charlie]

A thread in projects section would be great. It is always good to see the before and after photos.

[charlie]

Do you have the pegs which select high or low gear fitted? See page 14 of manual, part numbers 910974 and 910975 on plate 3 of parts list.

[charlie]

Production started in 1950 according to 70 Years of Garden Machinery by Brian Bell. Very difficult to put a value on it. I think you will find most collectors do not insure for theft.

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Alastair, e mail sent with a couple of attachments that should prove useful. Charlie.

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