[charlie]

Problem with a lot of the old colours is they did not have RAL or Pantone codes as far as I know.

[charlie]

Regarding dating, have you tried contacting MERL at Reading University, I believe they have the Allen Scythe records

[charlie]

The rear roller is a bit different too.

[charlie]

They have already proved useful, it is where i got correct dimensions for clutch plates, also enabled me to give another member dimensions of a spring in the breather of a Rototiller 56.

[charlie]

Good news, will have to add GT85 to the stock of release/penetrating fluids.

[charlie]

Got my passes yesterday; must get everything out of the shed and dusted off ready for exhibiting.

[charlie]

8th and 9th October at Newbury Showground. I will be there with VHGMC stand and display of Monro Tillers, other VHGMC members are also attending. I will start a new topic for the show.

[charlie]

If valve was stuck what is condition of valve seat? Might be worth taking cylinder head off to check.

[charlie]

Next major job is getting roof on, this will be a two man job, so will have to wait till the weekend or next week.

[charlie]

I am sure a good belt supply company could work out what you need. Have a word to see what information they need eg pulley diameter, distance centre t centre, belt cross section etc.

[charlie]

The C25 is very similar if not the same as the older Mk25 Villiers.
Remove fuel tank and engine cowl; undo cylinder head bolts, remove cylinder head. To access valve springs remove cover on side of engine located below inlet and exhaust. To remove valves compress spring and remove collars, this can be a bit of a fiddle. Re-assembley is reverse of dismantling; to set valve clearances check exhaust with inlet fully open and check inlet with exhaust fully open before fitting valve springs. If valve clearance is too small end of valve stem can be ground or filed to increase clearance, make sure end is square and flat. Meetens may have owners manual instock, this will give details of spare parts and routine adjustments, but not a full engine rebuild guide.

[charlie]

Look forward to seeing the Ransomes display again. I will be there with a collection of Monro Tillers and the VHGMC stand. I will be staying at the Travelodge at Chievley services, too late in the year for me to camp!!

[charlie]

Wall cladding complete, roof will be a two man job as panels slide off if not held in place. Still have doors to make, guttering to fix etc. The roof panel in photo is a spare part panel I am using as a practice piece to test fit.

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With the fine weather work has continued, frame is complete and cladding is going on.

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Far too modern for Mr Wallingfield.

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