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  • January 29, 2018 at 4:08 pm #27793
    charlie
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    The major issue with this machine is an unknown engine problem that caused it to stop/seize up, the previous owner suspected a bearing in the engine.
    So I set about stripping the engine.
    First task was to remove cowling, exhaust and inlet etc.

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    January 29, 2018 at 9:41 am #27788
    charlie
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    Castrol XL is still available details here Other simialr oils are also available eg Morris Oils An SAE50 oil would be thicker than SAE30.

    January 27, 2018 at 10:00 am #27770
    charlie
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    A quick google search for Zeus tables reveals that an app is now available for mobile phones.

    January 26, 2018 at 10:13 am #27763
    charlie
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    I have found if a magneto is suspect it is far easier to change coil, condenser and points all at the same time. A more expensive way to solve problem but it does mean everything is new and should give years of trouble free running. Also only requires setting timing once.

    January 26, 2018 at 10:10 am #27762
    charlie
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    Benjamin the links I gave include other threads if you go to the home page. As others have said Zeus tables are a must have along with thread gauges. I have a book which details many other threads including German and Swiss variants of metric, it can be a minefield.

    January 25, 2018 at 4:14 pm #27751
    charlie
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    It could be one of several possibilities, see following links for details.
    BSF
    BA
    BSC
    Is the replacement UNF?

    January 23, 2018 at 6:07 pm #27744
    charlie
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    Try contacting Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) at Redaing, they hold the factory records for Allen Scythes along with the engineering drawings.

    January 19, 2018 at 3:10 pm #27661
    charlie
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    wristpin topic closed and edited.

    January 12, 2018 at 9:56 am #27632
    charlie
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    Alternatively the throttle cable needs adjusting at top of carb, if too long it allows slide to drop to far and engine will stop. Adjusting length has same effect as opening throttle with lever ie it lifts the slide and needle.

    January 12, 2018 at 9:55 am #27631
    charlie
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    Throttle stop not set correctly allowing revs to drop to far?

    January 5, 2018 at 9:36 am #27588
    charlie
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    mayfield, if you are having problems renewing your membership follow the help link ‘Problems? see the help page here’ on the homepage this will give guidance and alternative links.
    Charlie

    January 4, 2018 at 5:06 pm #27581
    charlie
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    Dave renewal received on 15th Dec and card posted within a few days of receipt. All renewals received so far have been processed and posted.

    January 3, 2018 at 4:38 pm #27578
    charlie
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    Jim, thanks for the kind words, glad you like the souvenir.

    January 1, 2018 at 8:52 am #27561
    charlie
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    I would agree that they are different and one set is incorrect.

    December 27, 2017 at 10:10 am #27499
    charlie
    Keymaster

    I hope someone writes and tells them of the mistake.

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