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garryl replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 1 month ago
Well after a good run for a few weeks the worm gearbox appears to have failed.
The tillers turn away happily until there is any resistance and then all you can hear is grinding 😞.
All oil levels were checked before use and ok. I had a quick look but without a full strip down I am guessing the worm gear is worn beyond meshing point.
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garryl replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 2 months ago
Hi Hortiman
Thanks for that. Amazing to think it so old and running so well.
I used it for the first time today and it did a cranking job.
It took a bit to get used to it and I’m now knackered. 😀
At it again tomorrow. -
garryl replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 2 months ago
Hi Hortiman
That would be amazing.
The serial number/ machine number on the cover is 38300 and the serial number of the engine is 460a 7120.
If these are the wrong number please let me know and point me to where the correct ones are. -
garryl replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for the info. I will have a look at stock they have.
I am not looking at tinkering with anything at the moment as it’s running and I need to use it. -
garryl started the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 2 months ago
Hi All
I am extending my garden and managed to get my hands on this Howard Bantam Rotavator.Its does need a bit of TLC but it is running and did what it should when I had a test run the other night. The Villiers engine is running ok for not being started for a couple of years.
I am interested how I might go about determining the age of Bantam…[Read more]
