Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | DaveT | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/davet/activity/ Activity feed for DaveT. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:11:01 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f001fa463a55e017092bdc52a3294e0a DaveT replied to the topic New member Monro S3 bits and pieces info. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-member-monro-s3-bits-and-pieces-info/#post-41557 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:48:30 +0000 I had the same problem with tyres . I ended up buying 4-10 – 6
Moto Quad Bike on Ebay. 192817710560 . Not the same size as an original tyre .
However it fits and there is clearance if you fit the wheels on the wide setting.
I have always used the wide setting as most of my wheels have repair bolts with nuts.
Countersunk head of bolt to wheel…[Read more]

]]> 1ee597250fa8891df666c2abd78c7ee5 davet posted an update: I have a mtd 603 ride on mower fitted with a B&S 11.5 hp […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/23872/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:23:55 +0100 I have a mtd 603 ride on mower fitted with a B&S 11.5 hp engine. It runs hot after approx 30 minutes. I have carried out the full troubleshooting programme and bought many new parts with no improvement. I am considering fitting a 12v , 9 inch radiator fan to boost the cooling flow. Has anyone out there solved the cooling problem or fitted a…[Read more]

]]> 0 9807c562ac889cf5deb26d27393e231e DaveT replied to the topic Carburetor on a Villiers MK 15 HS in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/carburetor-on-a-villiers-mk-15-hs/#post-38594 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:01:08 +0000 Hi, If you look at Scribd.com/doc/117878257/Villiers Mk15 pdf page 21. Looks like your carb, good breakdown drawing and parts list.

Regards. Dave T.

]]> 014b40d3eea1ff6fae08ec63ed33dbef DaveT replied to the topic Monro tiller. Villiers mk12 coil backplate removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/non-to-tiller-villiers-mk12-coil-backplate-removal/#post-37934 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:43:27 +0100 Hi, The on line book is 1962 at 2 shillings so is later.
The large general assembly picture of the engine shows the set screw as item 45. EM220 . It should not have changed.
See if your copy has that picture.

Regards. Dave

]]> 32ed983f3b2c9c80d5309000bc6b16cc DaveT replied to the topic Monro tiller. Villiers mk12 coil backplate removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/non-to-tiller-villiers-mk12-coil-backplate-removal/#post-37927 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:45:40 +0100 Hi, There is a download manual on http://www.winglet .
I think it’s EM220 , item 45 you need to find.
Set screw .

Regards. DaveT.

]]> 4f6fdd3a8d0c92e1200e5391d91b27a4 DaveT replied to the topic Monro tiller. Villiers mk12 coil backplate removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/non-to-tiller-villiers-mk12-coil-backplate-removal/#post-37924 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:42:32 +0100 Hi, The manual shows one other attachment. A countersunk screw at 11 o’clock looking rewards. I thought it would be visable in your photo , it should be hiding behind the LH end of the coil. Might require a right angle screwdriver.
Good luck ,

Regards. DaveT.

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