https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/darmic1/activity/ Activity feed for Darren Portsmouth (Darmic1). Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:44:04 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c326878d22c42578524d4e790b4e0238 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-problems/#post-32141 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:58:26 +0100 Hi Carl
I use Sae30 grade, classic oil thats EP free to prevent the possiblity of damage to the bronze bearings/bushes……

]]> f5183bfe15b512431840a9fdeb5e28b8 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-problems/#post-31768 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:01:04 +0100 Hi, Whereabouts did it leak from?
The axles don’t actually have seals…. They have bronze bushes, which will allow a small amount of oil past. however if there is severe wear on both the shaft and bushes then lots will leak out!
My series 2 Farmers Boy required both a new shaft turning and new bushes fitting to make it almost oil tight. Have a…[Read more]

]]> 8d7b5ae036d7719aae9c019bd7faec8a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-problems/#post-31768 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:01:04 +0100 Hi, Whereabouts did it leak from?
The axles don’t actually have seals…. They have bronze bushes, which will allow a small amount of oil past. however if there is severe wear on both the shaft and bushes then lots will leak out!
My series 2 Farmers Boy required both a new shaft turning and new bushes fitting to make it almost oil tight. Have a…[Read more]

]]> a63371b73e72f85ed70130d66427da12 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/dating-agency/#post-30656 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:11:49 +0000 Just had the same…….

]]> d2d5798246248cc0f0d05ddf478ee2f7 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-machinery-february-2018/#post-27665 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:04:29 +0000 The trade mark I believe related to the spelling ‘rotavator’……. I’ve seen many a machine named as a ‘rotovator’……. as well as roto-hoe.
The early Gem before it wad called a Gem was called a Rote-ho. So yet another play with words and spellings!

]]> eac457e26f617d26d8b87d050fa7ff5b http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/are-these-the-correct-tines/#post-27560 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:53:38 +0000 Those tynes to the rear of the 2nd picture look remarkably like those fitted to the Howard Bantam???

]]> 5bc58c6c17b8fd7aae96ece7daff588f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-machinery-february-2018/#post-27559 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:45:19 +0000 Hi guys, thanks for the positives……I too read that my article had been ‘altered’ I have the original piece, and I can assure you the words ‘2 stroke’ are not there……. I will advise Peter Love of his editorial ‘faux pas’ and hopefully he will add a correction in part 2 of my piece!

]]> a87c1661dfa629cab090c443e013a699 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-make-of-disc-harrw/#post-27054 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:14:20 +0000 Have dug a little deeper into these discs….. They are actually Planet Jr discs on a home made frame…… albeit very well designed and made. The discs are actually blue under the orange…. With no signs of any other colour previously. I have removed each set of 3 from the frame and cut through the brazing to relaease the original PJ arm from…[Read more]

]]> b86f2792fca38b40fa5901bee6b0f63e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-make-of-disc-harrw/ Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:02:36 +0000 I picked these up from a chap in Nottingham yesterday, mainly for the Planet Jr disc set on it. However, I wondered if anyone could help with identifying the maker of the frame or if they have ever seen one before. It could also be homemade, but its designed and functions very well, leading me to think it could’ve been produced by a…[Read more]

]]> b86f2792fca38b40fa5901bee6b0f63e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-make-of-disc-harrw/ Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:02:36 +0000 I picked these up from a chap in Nottingham yesterday, mainly for the Planet Jr disc set on it. However, I wondered if anyone could help with identifying the maker of the frame or if they have ever seen one before. It could also be homemade, but its designed and functions very well, leading me to think it could’ve been produced by a…[Read more]

]]> 87857c502279d492665eeb5f2bac354f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26828 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:38:58 +0100 And the Club also won a Special Award……. Here’s a few ‘Special’ folk!!!

]]> 86f4e1e52a692864af818bfd9e935a01 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26825 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:37:25 +0100 And then this happened…… It wasn’t expected nor was it aimed for, but I was awarded 1st Place in the Horticultural Class for the Farmer’s Boy Light Tractor….

]]> c71460c871fd9644ffd1236aed3d36dd http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26823 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:35:05 +0100 And ‘The Scrapyard Villiers’ my little project virtually made from scrap and spare bits from around the garage and salvaged parts.

]]> 0a37288e923317bd9b6ce727292c0cfa http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26819 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:32:28 +0100 My recently finished Farmer’s Boy Light Tractor with attachments….. and the Farmer’s Boy Minor.

]]> 73330df7b28f7e901a0af7b28c9de4a9 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26817 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:30:26 +0100 My 12″ and 14″ Atco Light cylinder mowers……

]]> bb0ea46b901d5d938328a27ff698a30b http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26812 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:29:19 +0100 Paul’s O&R display with 3 of mine tagged on……

]]> 1169bb73f420112178ab4ab4d0aa2951 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/page/2/#post-26809 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:27:39 +0100 Charlie’s Monro and Trailer, Cylinder Mower and Scythe mower…..

]]> f741dcdc8a57c4d02fcfdbd4bf65c71b http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26807 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:25:56 +0100 Mr Haggle’s FourOaks Spraymobile……

]]> dce2ef0629654a6b712b2a73e075587d http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26804 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:24:22 +0100 My pair of Landmaster Saturn Mowers….

]]> 363f5b766a284bfbf212bf6f26200771 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26800 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:23:21 +0100 A JAP powered Chainsaw and Lawn edger….. A Nash Roller Tractor and a Martin Markham Tractor.

]]> 1cd673c09e6a3184b4ad7591f4f0d41a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26797 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:19:45 +0100 A very nice and almost totally original 1926 Simar……

]]> e26d494be2f3244a62f81e81d80afc60 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26794 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:18:29 +0100 Atco Motor Scythe and a Man Plough….. A cut down Cyclo Scythe…..

]]> a68c446bf2f36c0e0966558277d7fc78 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26791 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:15:03 +0100 a single wheeled Barford Atom…….

]]> 564f4a22deabfe86c8007b65749f3fcb http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26788 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:11:58 +0100 Here are my pictures from the clubs exhibits at Tractor World Autumn 2017……
The ‘Orange’ corner by Gareth(S1G) and Myself…. 4 Gems, A bantam and a Hako!

]]> 7b5548a89d2b9265f9652985973456e8 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/#post-26787 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:08:52 +0100 Sorry to hear you’ve not been well Jim, Hope your on the mend and getting back to good health.

]]> ca1fdedbda6c7def13581c90e6cbe303 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:42:47 +0100 Hi, Are any other club members exhibiting at this years event? As far as I know S1G/Gareth, Paul MacKellow and myself are going…….. anyone else???

]]> 34cc21f773b70091fa7184cb4c0be38d http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-at-newbury/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:42:47 +0100 Hi, Are any other club members exhibiting at this years event? As far as I know S1G/Gareth, Paul MacKellow aand myself are going…….. anyone else???

]]> aee48daefdb59342ea9e99b59f5556f8 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/4/#post-26589 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:01:41 +0100 Finally the 22″Ploughing wheels and Plough….. I have to say its a bit of a beast in this guise! Lifting the machine onto the offset axle is a hefty task, requiring some assistance from the wife to guide the handlebars and watch the holes lining up. Once together it looks awesome, I can’t wait to find some ground and have a go with it!!! But,…[Read more]

]]> 9761edfd70152f88f4771dbe6c410e79 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/4/#post-26589 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:01:41 +0100 Finally the 22″Ploughing wheels and Plough….. I have to say its a bit of a beast in this guise! Lifting the machine onto the offset axle is a hefty task, requiring some assistance from the wife to guide the handlebars and watch the holes lining up. Once together it looks awesome, I can’t wait to find some ground and have a go with it!!!

]]> db381739f7d9b8e0f413f438400808ae http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/4/#post-26584 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:57:52 +0100 The Rotavator, another short video of it running and some pictures.

]]> 30a5faa273c750a4a2deca6ccd751d52 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/4/#post-26581 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:54:35 +0100 The Tool frame and Hoe’s, oh and a transport wheel….

]]> 042e348f93ce381a71aa2da2faed80e7 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26579 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:53:04 +0100 Now that it’s a working running machine it was time to turn my attention to the various attachments I have….. The Scythe mower, Tool frame and Hoe’s, Rotavator, the 22″ Ploughing wheels and Plough…….
Here’s the machine with the Scythe mower and a short video of it running….. Mind your toes!

]]> b396abb9310142f1f8fade8a2a3d6a13 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26578 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:47:46 +0100 Here’s a video of the 1st test drive…… Am very pleased it all works as it should!

]]> 5ec683be0114fabab9df9ee42fac22f7 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26574 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:36:26 +0100 after an evening of ‘spanner wielding’ we had this? It was a bit late to try to start it by the time I had finished. It’ll have to wait until the morning……

]]> c7510ce2db621e507b7dbd4d4b534322 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26569 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:33:01 +0100 Next job was to sit the engine on the gearbox and check the clearance issue the new bigger tyres created…… Upon deconstruction and test fitting the new tyres, it was discovered there would only be 2mm clearance between tyre and air shroud. My initial thought was to raise the engine by using a piece of 8mm flat plate. My hope was that the…[Read more]

]]> b0c600182719cde2fe1c1fc25f2e7519 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26565 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:22:19 +0100 The finished and reassembled gearbox. The 2 halves have a 1mm paper gasket with an RTV sealant applied both sides. Am pleased to say its totally oil tight!

]]> a273ec987e76cfab0db89341dca7278a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26562 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:19:53 +0100 The next job was to remember where the gears, chains and the many shims belonged….. Here is the gearbox with most the bits in the right places.

]]> 7482b7ba48fa3cc66018b80f2989ada8 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-26557 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:17:14 +0100 After a little away from this machine, I am pleased to say that the restoration is back on track.
Jim Beacon kindly made a new drive shaft for the gearbox and fitted new bronze bushes which required some work to fit the new shaft. Here’s the gearbox being prepared for paint and reassembly.

]]> 25667704df5206aa0ae04d36b04c255e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/small-holders-show/#post-25777 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 17:21:41 +0100 Good to see you again ‘Plonker’! Remember to to contact me regarding the Wico Mag!

]]> 62ec09e5f16e46c12fa58038910d1ce0 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-gem-power/#post-25097 Wed, 03 May 2017 13:32:33 +0100 Could be timing slightly out? Have you set piston to 5/16ths before TDC, set magneto to just prior to trigger and that should be right……. Fuel should be set so engine idles nicely and revs right up smoothly, no stuttering……

]]> 89a3b0eb045911aed872351ad8491e95 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-gem-cyl-head/#post-25093 Mon, 01 May 2017 00:23:26 +0100 Hi Pete
I have pm’d you…….
Regards
Darren

]]> 1971e9f13ea9f014de085105f858480e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24868 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:07:25 +0100 Had the tyres and tubes fitted yesterday, also reassembled the big cast 20″ wheels. The cleats are set different on each wheel. One set with an in/out pattern which runs on the unploughed ground…. The other with cleats set pointing out, this wheel runs in the furrow and doesn’t tear up the furrow edge set this way!

]]> 877a5c409cba4a0dc835a0ae6ae1d407 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24865 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:03:45 +0100 The last of the blasting collected and painted…… 20″ ploughing wheels and 8″ with rubber tyres too!

]]> 2cef71743ea3869905ed33c685679379 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24863 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:02:06 +0100 Handlebars all rebuilt, throttle cable and grips refitted……

]]> 4418dca3ebccdc3b9da7113cc48c4154 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24859 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:01:06 +0100 I took advantage of some time off work and went to meet Titch at Machinery Decals…… What a great guy! Spent an entire day with him, chatting, drinking tea and watching how he makes his fine decals! Speaking of which…… Here are some made for the Farmers Boy, fitted and looking awesome!

]]> 48934616c3f4026dedf571439fb2dd1b http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24855 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:57:35 +0100 More painting…… and a tiny bit of detail high lighting the Farmers Boy name…..

]]> 043d023376b9656f9d3dc3d636b91138 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24851 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:55:51 +0100 Next came putting the engine back together with the air shroud and fuel tank…..

]]> 08339f3554a1add56f6a391360b79657 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy-series-2-light-tractor/page/3/#post-24849 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:54:05 +0100 Looks like I need to bring this post up to date?
well, the 8mm spacer has been cut, drilled and painted. Lifting the engine with this plate should give me about 10mm clearance over the new bigger tyres…..

]]> c91566f90ac8c28c833b3a33fc62b7e6 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-gardenmaster-34/#post-24656 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:18:23 +0000 Here’s the finished machine and a short video of it running……

]]> ace23493e2110ac56a19a0eab2c8d9b5 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-gardenmaster-34/#post-24654 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:10:52 +0000 A few last little jobs, 1st was to paint and refit the air cleaner, next was to make the support bracket and fit it…..

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