Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Coxey1979 | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/coxey1979/activity/ Activity feed for Coxey1979. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:11:01 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3b93ec7632f78701e13acc15ca4c7400 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New additions some identification help needed in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-additions-some-identification-help-needed/#post-38525 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:48:27 +0000 I believe that the mower is a later Qualcast 16 with Villiers midget engine.
In fortunately there is some rot through the rear roller, not 100% sure if I could mig fill it or patch and fill. I’m waiting for the new shed to be build, old one almost demolished and I can get it on dry ground, for the time being it’s staying in the wheel barrow.

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]]> f0c95e65911d4ef7f4f8ba3b39078844 Coxey1979 started the topic New additions some identification help needed in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-additions-some-identification-help-needed/ Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:04:39 +0000 Bought from a estate sale, 2 mowers a

Ransomes Ajax mk3 mostly there no grass collector but not sure if meant to have one. Handle bolts through name plate have been snapped and will need drilling out and replacing x4 the wood rollers a great condition but handles need probably replacing but going to try and refurbish them if it doesn’t look too…[Read more]

]]> a2fa43ad177ae8c64eea8463566747b9 Coxey1979 replied to the topic SALTEX Exhibition NEC Birmingham, 3 - 4 Nov in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/saltex-exhibition-nec-birmingham-3-4-nov/#post-38211 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:08:43 +0000 Thank you, the lady I bought the Howard off is disposing of her father’s collection and had one and I had never seen one before. I am helping her identify what some of the items are so she can get fair prices.

]]> ff4792cdc346e0d5af3b2f542f31f272 Coxey1979 replied to the topic SALTEX Exhibition NEC Birmingham, 3 - 4 Nov in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/saltex-exhibition-nec-birmingham-3-4-nov/#post-38206 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:39:37 +0000 What are the leaf shaped bent arm spades and there use?

Thanks
Take care and stay safe, Mike

]]> f84f168ecbbc96c5da101dd1c20e111d Coxey1979 started the topic Howard bullfinch in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bullfinch/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:32:36 +0000 I have just got a Howard Bullfinch needs some work and struggling to find a manual and the Howard page throws an error if you get passed the security risk pop up.
Anyway fingers crossed here are some photos using a new compression app for Android.
Oh what is the rectangular loop for on the cross bar by the handles?

Take care and stay safe, Mike.

]]> 1265459b5099182a68d2bd181cef07b1 Coxey1979 replied to the topic Howard Bullfinch Rotor Oil Seals in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bullfinch-rotor-oil-seals/#post-38198 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:27:35 +0000 Thanks Charlie, I thought I had but can’t see it anywhere, will try again.

]]> dd00a4f499d72f001950744158436c19 Coxey1979 replied to the topic Howard Bullfinch Rotor Oil Seals in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bullfinch-rotor-oil-seals/#post-38183 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:27:42 +0000 I too have just got a bullfinch missing the elbow and drive belt and also leaking at the seals. Could anyone point me the direction of a manual? The Howard site throws up an error if you get past the safety warning. Also what is the rectangular loop near the engagement lever?

Take care and stay safe, Mike.

]]> 47c4435a2b83b8123f6a106e18c09718 Coxey1979 replied to the topic Mountfield M1 - With Briggs & Stratton Engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-m1-with-briggs-stratton-engine/#post-37347 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:42:25 +0100 Not sure if it will help but here is a link to one of my posts and some photos of my carb, don’t know how else to share the link other than copy and past web address

New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably

I don’t have access to my machines for the foreseeable future (sperated and locked out my home) but I have…[Read more]

]]> c84fcb9f3ff6484ae4676e2a0aee2cf2 Coxey1979 started the topic Merry Tiller Crank case pulley in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-crank-case-pulley/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:02:23 +0100 My dad has asked me to source some spares for his Major but needs a new crank case pulley M777/1 and the are like rocking horse manure. I have seen on an auction site some 3″ ally aftermarket ones that are bored correctly , but the major should be pressed or turned steel. on top of that there would be the calculation for the new correct belt…[Read more]

]]> 502ae99ae0a196d3075a9951070f512e Coxey1979 replied to the topic Loaded a Vintage grease gun in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/loaded-a-vintage-grease-gun/#post-36462 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:46:03 +0000 Sorry not been able to get into the garage for a few…[Read more]

]]> 502ae99ae0a196d3075a9951070f512e Coxey1979 replied to the topic Loaded a Vintage grease gun in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/loaded-a-vintage-grease-gun/#post-36462 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:46:03 +0000 Sorry not been able to get into the garage for a few…[Read more]

]]> b19f3540a200acc5a196ff0b899712ac Coxey1979 replied to the topic Loaded a Vintage grease gun in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/loaded-a-vintage-grease-gun/#post-36462 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:46:03 +0000 Sorry not been able to get into the garage for a few…[Read more]

]]> 27ca8dc58ac26ea8b630616116648c0c Coxey1979 started the topic Loaded a Vintage grease gun in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/loaded-a-vintage-grease-gun/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:05:48 +0000 I was given a vintage Interlube Plymouth Lever action grease gun by my father in law. for a couple of small jobs a managed to get some grease from a tin into it but I can’t work out how to fill it properly. Every lever action gun I can find on the net has some form of plunger in the end cap, mine is a plain one and inside the chamber is a plastic…[Read more]

]]> ac445fe143616e4bb19f017ebe03b75a Coxey1979 replied to the topic Farmers Boy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy/page/2/#post-36298 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:27:59 +0000 A long shot but did anyone end up with any information on the minor?
Happy new year, take care and stay safe, Mike

]]> f89ca9e10abed42642961a94ff7b2583 Coxey1979 replied to the topic Your Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/your-cultivator-3/#post-36290 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:37:02 +0000 I received mine along with my membership pack and an Oct issue the other day just finished reading both issues, I think the editor, Charlie and all the members have done a fantastic job of getting so much interesting content in during such a poor year for our hobby / passion, so thank you all and happy and more useful new year.

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]]> ca67699fb054f1cca2a156b42a416ea6 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36157 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:16:10 +0000 Kenny, Try servicing the carb, then check and clean fuel tank and replace fuel line.
Don’t forget to service the air filter too.
Take care and stay safe, Mike.

]]> 3d0538aa3ecd68997fc0effb937e3149 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36114 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:05:17 +0000 Rollo,that would be so kind, I haven’t joined fully yet so I can’t pm you my email is coxeyswoodbodgering@gmail.com

Charlie, thanks keep forgetting to adjust my phone camera.

Andrew, I found someone selling several manuals and posters etc for various machinery but only had major, minorett and mk2 tractors but not sure if it’s the same…[Read more]

]]> fed9314dc789cc7f66f6a88df7a4f74e Coxey1979 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36063 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:43:50 +0000 Rollo do you have a digital copy? I did post some photos before your second comment but don’t know what happened so here goes attempt no.3

Andrew I will take a look thanks.

Take care and stay safe,
Mike

]]> a56ffdc69d2de181d55aa993b5276054 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36039 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:24:42 +0000 Thanks Rollo, It’s even more vintage than I thought.Now my garage roof is finally fixed making room, once I have done so I will take some more photos I can see that it’s missing the depth bar so will have to fabricate one. there is a lot of surface rust thankfully no holes and only a little in the tank last time it was fired was about 40 years ago…[Read more]

]]> 26fb97fba3932a63f0e07685ad65a788 Coxey1979 started the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:51:51 +0000 Just got home from picking up another project from the bay auction house 😉 I can’t find a makers mark there are 2 casings that have MRH 1 and MRH10. there is also a supplied by Haynes Brothers Maidstone brass stamp on there. It has a Villiers 12hs engine came with a mower attachment and a farrow. due to it being dark and it’s still in the back…[Read more]

]]> e4eed1498c561313c0f6646c0c4d38d4 Coxey1979 replied to the topic Merry Tiller Attachments in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-attachments/#post-35781 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:35:00 +0000 WOW looks great

]]> 6af2ee549fca6966a752874089e98106 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35606 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:54:50 +0100 HI Ray,

Thank you for your advice I have managed to clean the bearings enough to read the following stamped on the seal/bearing ENGLAND WESTON W 105010045 RF .6 (BB in subscript) Google brings up nothing except some rod end bearings which look wrong.
Do I need to split the gear housing to remove the bearings?
I’m itching to start stripping this…[Read more]

]]> 4c70ae63cae9fe2bd7fc00e38a416218 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35587 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:39:17 +0100 WOW Wristspin. the parts manual is the same as the one as on allotment garden that is linked on this site HOWEVER yours is SO much better you can see all of the components on the diagrams and the belts part list is a welcome bonus. Thank you thank you so much.
Take care and stay safe, Mike

]]> 771952bd5765c83d5ca1d4eff6c2c56d Coxey1979 replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35578 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:54:34 +0100 Hi Wristpin I have the earlier model with the sliding engine, that’s why I have been struggling, a few pictures of the early red ones, even few of the green ones but loads of information and pictures of the jockey wheel models and gardeners. Why couldn’t Mountfield just call them M1 A,B,C ETC????
I would greatly appreciate any literature you have…[Read more]

]]> e6cbf2517919408f2255e826f6b9a9ec Coxey1979 replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35574 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:19:51 +0100 Thanks Charlie, I’ve looked at them from one of your other replies, I suppose I am going to have to strip it down and measure everything and try and go from there. It’s Strange there is very little information on the M1’s yet the Merry tillers and Howard’s landmasters etc have loads of information on there variants.
I will start stripping and post…[Read more]

]]> b8dacd30afd52c8b619359ee6f7e92e4 Coxey1979 replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35562 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:21:25 +0100 I have managed to work out my engine and carb etc, still don’t know what the variant of the frame is.

some closer inspections have revealed that there are some leaks around the engine and one of the rotor drive shafts. I have sourced a NOS full gasket kit and identified the bearing (in the manual that has clutch on handle)as rls8 but get nothing…[Read more]

]]> 2b9460579357a42e72d30d813b77d5d7 Coxey1979 started the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:18:40 +0100 Hi all and thank you for letting me join the forum, I will be subscribing soon. I have used my grand parents Merry Tillers in the past and have just picked up what I believe to be a M1 the chassis plate only has the stamped numbers visible the rest of the paint is almost nonexistent 18585 and the engine number is hard to read but believe it is…[Read more]

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