[charlie]

As far as I know all model 56 had reverse and I have not heard the theory that is what the A indicated. Serial number 560101 was delivered on 24-1-1949 to P Harsham, Coddington, Ledbury, Herefordshire.
The 56 is 8hp, 2 speeds which are selected via pins in road wheel hub, the long pin is inserted on left for low and right for high gear.
I have operators manual and spares list which I can e mail if you send me a pm with your e mail address. I have never seen a workshop manual for these machines. Original engineering drawings are at MERL, Reading, drawing number is usually same as part number.
Petrol/oil mix is 6% and gearbox oil should be straight 140, I use Morris Oils AG140.

[charlie]

Jim Beacon would be best to answer question I should think, VHGMC shopkeeper details in The Cultivator.

[charlie]

Not sure if this company can help, spotted on a facebook group. Dynastarter

[charlie]

Thanks, it looks as if 35 and 56 are covered. I will bring a 5 and a 30, not sure if they will be running as it is a long time since they last came out of the shed. I will have a working model 122, at least that is what I think it is, and one other non runner, you will have to come to Weeley to see what it is.

[charlie]

Somewhere in the back issues of The Cultivator, available to club members on this website, is an article I did about replacing the cables.

[charlie]

Ian, if you send me a personal message with your e mail account I can send owners manual and parts list for machine and manual for engine. I am not aware of a workshop manual for the machine. Engine parts are available from a number of suppliers eg Meetens and Villiers Parts. Seals and bearings should be available from any good bearing supplier. I can supply the clutch disc if you need one, also waterslide transfer for miller cover. For control cables I buy cable inner and outer, ferrules and nipples from motorcycle parts suppliers eg trialsbits or feked.com
I am also custodian of the factory records and supply date of delivery from machine serial number.
The original engineering drawings are held at MERL in Reading.

[charlie]

Look forward to seeing photos and report in The Cultivator.

[charlie]

Also need more members to let me know what models of SIMAR they are bringing.

[charlie]

Fuel / oil mix should be 6% oil.

[charlie]

You may need larger wheels, the photo of 35 with plough shows pneumatic tyres fitted. The 56 also has pnematics when ploughing.

[charlie]

I have data sheet with exploded parts diagram for the WICO A if you need one.

[charlie]

I never use the timing marks on Villiers engines. I always set timing by setting piston at correct position eg 1/8″ BTDC for a MK15, then set flywheel so points are just opening. Checking several times during tightening of flywheel to make sure it has not moved.

[charlie]

Gearbox oil should be straight 140 eg Morris Oils AG140.

[charlie]

I will be there with club stand, including a few push mowers and one or two other smaller items. Jim is bringing club shop.

[charlie]

Note, this event is only open to paid up club members, it is not open to the general public.

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