Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | enginear | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/enginear/activity/ Activity feed for enginear. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:05 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8c1759dc85c7f80234b224bc43a48ea5 enginear replied to the topic Engines, Brands & Manufacturers in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engines-brands-manufacturers/page/2/#post-42085 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:45:10 +0100 ABC, Blackburn.

]]> 50209ea3ad2ba93dda37e86214ca2cb8 enginear started the topic Colwood in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colwood/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:45:57 +0000 What is difference between model A and B also has anyone got photo’s of all the attachments and do these fit either model.

]]> 90301d8522362471c0717ffb0f7596b0 enginear replied to the topic Howard 350 EP90 EP80W90 GL4 GL5 for info. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-ep90-ep80w90-gl4-gl5-for-info/#post-39983 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:46:46 +0100 If Howards recommended gl4 then that is what you should use, which is more suitable for spur gears and the like
, gl5 id for diff’s, nothing to do with viscosity, also ep oils should never be used in gearboxes which have phosphor-bronze bushes as these will get eaten away by the ep, also gl5 has twice the amount of additives that will eat brass,…[Read more]

]]> d3b0007d682c504e51c78f386b9c16f9 enginear replied to the topic Howard 350 (Kohler engine) restart after years. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-kohler-engine-restart-after-years/#post-39968 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:59:00 +0100 With ref to understanding how an electronic ign system works if you go into google and ask what is inside or how an electronic ign module works there are some very good videos of these, just remember without magnets and electricity humans would be in deep trouble, and ask yourself one other question as you know metal is attracted to magnets and…[Read more]

]]> 2e7da3e8379a59a1e429927bb386e59f enginear replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39814 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:09:40 +0100 As Wristpin stated is compression good, if you take spark plug out and stick your thumb over hole turn engine over quickly and it should blow off and if you lay plug on head at same time as your thumb is blown off a spark should be seen, if not have you had engine apart and got valve timing wrong.

]]> 546bc963251765ffe712bf918f7e4242 enginear replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/#post-39554 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:57:41 +0100 What marking have you got on old plug, the cb3 is an 18mm plug.

]]> 2300445d59873975a706d8cb005372b4 enginear replied to the topic Howard 350 (Kohler engine) restart after years. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-kohler-engine-restart-after-years/#post-39478 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:43:05 +0100 I used one a few months ago that had not been started for at least 5yrs , tank was cleaned, oil changed, new plug and it run on E10 no problem, drain tank after finishing this year and run engine until carb is empty and you should have no problem.

]]> 8371652f24bc1d46ca1d27835e809068 enginear replied to the topic Hayter harrier 51 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-harrier-51/#post-39449 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:30:04 +0100 Just to update Toro did get back to me with the expected answer no idea but sprockets available from dealers!, never mind i have been offered a free assembly from a friend who owns a mower business but this will go back as was, thanks.

]]> 88fb7b10164251ffcd41dd85bb2cd44a enginear replied to the topic Hayter harrier 51 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-harrier-51/#post-39438 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:46:13 +0100 I think i must be having a bad day Hayter not a 51 or 56 but a 48 am in touch with Toro’s at moment but as everyone states they don’t dismantle the ratchet assembly.

]]> 9cc84adb87f85a61417ff9b8b97196a3 enginear replied to the topic Hayter harrier 51 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-harrier-51/#post-39430 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:56:49 +0100 My mistake it’s a 56, as for the roller ratchet i know this is available as complete unit but as this is a free job for an old boy who has cancer and i only took it apart because of dirt i would still like to know how many balls were fitted it was easy enough to remove one side and after a gentle try gave up on other side and just washer it clean,…[Read more]

]]> 36681eac947fac5bff784e5927d62f7f enginear started the topic Hayter harrier 51 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hayter-harrier-51/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:03:06 +0100 This may be considered to be too new, but it’s for an old friend, i have taken off rear fluted split roller which has a jap or chinese cycle wheel double hub with two sprockets which acts as a differential as it was very dirty i decided to dismantle it thinking it would have some reasonable size ball bearings but they are about 3mm a dot of which…[Read more]

]]> 8870fe9707801f1c2b040991c78ff671 enginear started the topic Villiers eng recoil in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-eng-recoil/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:35:44 +0100 I am doing a 599d eng fitted to an old Atco mower , main problem being the recoil the spring is not the strongest and after cleaning oiling and re-ass it i find it will turn the centre lock bolt i have tried removing the copper thrust washers adding a thin washer but nothing seems to work, the last time i worked on these was 45yrs ago and seem to…[Read more]

]]> 7cdee5526933b60207f950b1541a5e0d enginear replied to the topic Braune Batricar 1980's battery spec?(12volt/???Ah) in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/braune-batricar-1980s-battery-spec12voltah/#post-37178 Sat, 15 May 2021 21:32:07 +0100 with ref to these batteries they must be agm or gel type with the correct charger, fitting car batteries would work for a while but they don’t like to be run down like a disability battery, and i can assure you they are not cheap. another point if it has two batteries make certain they are wired up correctly some are 12v in series others wired to…[Read more]

]]> 72e25639cedf2cf15198acffd577ba18 enginear replied to the topic Brockhouse in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/brockhouse/#post-36918 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:15:46 +0100 Thank’s Charlie, are spares available for it, also is it same brockhouse that made corgi paratroopers small m/cycle in ww2.

]]> 729260c9d1d617d9c4e211b0a4753075 enginear started the topic Brockhouse in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/brockhouse/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:55:21 +0100 I have had this engine for many years got it along with some Colwood cultivators, chap told me it was a Brockhouse two/stroke engine vertical cylinder, 4 bolt hole fixing at base of sump and was seized, i have managed to get it free and at moment making a flywheel puller, can anyone tell me what is it off of, suspect a cultivator.

]]> ccdb3d275edc903a21627d14fd65294f enginear started the topic Toro in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/toro/ Sun, 10 May 2020 09:38:18 +0100 I know this machine is not old but just fitted two new blades to a dh140 ride-on
£50 each plus vat!!.would be cheaper to get some goat’s..

]]> fc91928c01921aa3285d7185bd29cc96 enginear replied to the topic Trac grip in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trac-grip-3/#post-33331 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:22:57 +0000 This is unusual as these boxes are very simple,would suggest you remove the drive chain from box to rear axle or do’s it drive front wheel as my wrigley, this will enable you to start engine if it still stall’s then it’s a problem inside the box if you go on google and put albion hea in it will show a parts diagram , if you can select each gear…[Read more]

]]> 609d7f71bae45f9a693a18c91c9bae53 enginear replied to the topic Flymo Electric 15 Restoration in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/flymo-electric-15-restoration/#post-33202 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:07:59 +0000 I have just beewn to a local Essex show [3day’s] held every year run by my old firm and they always have an odds tent which has all kind’s of stuff at very cheap price’s , new cyl’s for ransome jackobsen’s, b/blade’s, b/s silencers and i noticed 50 yes 50 brand new boxed flymo electric motor’s…………………

]]> aa77d621c7355ac09876c1c2d072c0a3 enginear replied to the topic Marian in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/marian/#post-30697 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:53:27 +0000 I also have had one i am sure its from a horse[cart].

]]> 9d49d4365eb68331433d7a6a0cd4457c enginear replied to the topic Ignition question in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ignition-question/#post-29558 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:05:10 +0000 Yes filing a slot is a solution i thought of so would putting it on a lathe, even better, but i repeat only if one knows exactly where there original mark was, the crank had obviously turned and possibly moved every time the engine was pulled over thereby partially wiping out where it should be, but if i knew when ign occurred in relation to the…[Read more]

]]> 8bef3e9168c27f398fd940b0f525f91c enginear replied to the topic Ignition question in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ignition-question/#post-29554 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:20:21 +0000 Ref flywheel unfortunately the mark left by the key shearing was difficult to place exactly so it was just as near as i could get,as for getting a key slot cut it’s down to cost as well as position,cheaper to buy new flywheel but what is a ten year old machine worth £28+ on bay !,when i have come across this problem of key shearing before yes…[Read more]

]]> 780c6d6dfb5b0dd311902f921ef7e96d enginear started the topic Ignition question in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ignition-question/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:34:04 +0000 I have just looked and repaired a McCullouch MH542P virgian hedgecutter not a runner i found that the flywheel key had sheared got the old bit out of crank ok but was puzzled the flywheel part would not come out after checking on net found the key is part of flywheel so new one required at £44 + what a stupid idea the later one’s had a separate…[Read more]

]]> 407dbd1ba575f5f4ddd872514cf91da8 enginear replied to the topic Bolt thread type? in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bolt-thread-type/#post-27873 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:05:41 +0000 Just to add when refitting bolt’s or nut’s use a small amount of copper grease on the thread’s this will enable them to be undone at a future date as long as the nut or bolt is not required to be thread locked,i have used copper grease for many year’s on agricultural machine’s even if it’s not me that would dismantle it again….

]]> 95bd127738f4f1d7480cbf1fe8a1e033 enginear started the topic Ransomes mower in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mower-2/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:05:56 +0100 Just got a Ransomes mower [1928] mark 4 with a Blackburn engine but no mag from what i have found out it should have a Wico A along with this mower i cleared out a lot opf stuff an dgot a wico A look’s same as Lister D chain driven and a Lucas offset pin drive the Ransome drive is a small slotted disc, is that how it should be or is something…[Read more]

]]> b13d3e48418e678da6c78cd2b8e2ee83 enginear replied to the topic Tractor Builder Goes LARGE in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-builder-goes-large/#post-4533 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:58:12 +0000 REf the chamberlin tractor it would be no good over here many year’s i had to fit wider wheel spacer’s to a Ford FW30 [steiger american tractor sprayed blue]about 265hp it started off with single wheel’s then double’s using spacer’s between the wheel’s but when it was being used on an old hop farm in Kent and it was wet the space between the…[Read more]

]]> d17f11c05769680bc9185009480a2945 enginear replied to the topic german sub on view damaged in kent in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/german-sub-on-view-damaged-in-kent/page/2/#post-4532 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:37:40 +0000 REF the County seahorse when i worked ar Doe’s we looked sfter one of these belonged to [AWRE atomic weapon’s research establishment] on fouloness island and wash used at one time to recover fired shell’s from the mudflat’s,a pig to work on. REF the sub i took a photo of that year’s ago i was with an aircraft recovery group and it had been…[Read more]

]]> 2ea266c641e7e1a9af5d549c4c610868 enginear replied to the topic its geting lonely in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/its-geting-lonely/page/2/#post-4505 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:31:33 +0000 AND A MARRY XLMASS FLOM SAANTAA,HIC HIC HIC,TO ALL

QUOTE

REMEMBER LIFE IS MEASURED NOT BY THE BREATH’S WE TAKE,
BUT BY THE MOMENT’S THAT TAKE OUR BREATH.

]]> f46f34c20e0abc91563b4a0ff32b1cb8 enginear replied to the topic ATCO Medium Weight Mower (PROBLEM!!!!) in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/atco-medium-weight-mower-problem/#post-2677 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:39:30 +0000 As WP say’s about an ungoverned engine yes this is normal, put the machine into work cutting grass and the rpm would drop pretty quick then you will find that you would need to open the throttle to get it to cut, the heavier the work the more the throttle need’s to be opened, if the engine was a four stroke doing the same work it would be governed…[Read more]

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