[charlie]

Thanks for replies, I had not seen these before.

[charlie]

Jim, I will be there, do you need me to bring large marquee (4×10)?

[charlie]

Steane you should receive your magazine and membership pack next week.

[charlie]

Looks like a really good selection of tractors and horticultural machinery. The photo of the Barford Atom tractor with wide axle has helped me identify something I have in my collection. It is the frame to support the long axle.

[charlie]

Robert welcome to the forum. It would be a good idea to start a new topic with your enquiry.

[charlie]

The clutch plate may be stuck to the flywheel due to lack of use, I have had this happen on a Land Rover.

[charlie]

First thing to do if there is no spark is try bare end of plug lead against cylinder head to prove it is not the plug. Next if no spark give the points a good clean as they may have corroded with lack of use. If still no spark it may well be worth fitting new coil, points and condenser.
The engine might be a lot easier to work on if it is removed from the roller.

[charlie]

There is usually a stop device on the back plate of the magneto, located by one of the small bolts/screws that hold cowling on. Another way is to short spark plug out with a screwdriver, place end of screwdriver tight against bare metal. then touch shaft of screwdriver against top of plug, whilst keeping end in contact with bare metal. Alternatively switch fuel off and let engine run till it stops.

[charlie]

Engine looks like a Villiers Mk25. If the air cut off you refer to are the rectangular holes in the air filter that can be closed, that is the choke. Restricting the air flow increases fuel to air ratio. If you close or partly close the choke you may find it will run, then open the choke as engine warms up.
Roller could be a Stothert& Pitt vibroll.

[charlie]

Have you had a look on that well known auction site online?

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I agree with Clive, looks like an Andrews Spintrim.

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Another great article, must have taken hours of research. Long Ashton research station closed in 2003.

[charlie]

Maybe e bay would be kind enough to give you his number and you could return the favour. Also have you got all your phone numbers registered with TPS.

[charlie]

Would it be worth speaking to someone at Meetens to see if they have come across the problem.

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plonker do you get the message every time? May be you could send a copy of the screen (use PrtScrn button) then use contact link and paste it in.

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