Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | godfreystu | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/godfreystu/activity/ Activity feed for godfreystu. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:06:42 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 860d21f14aaec9db4886389960065718 godfreystu posted an update: @philsomers Hi Phil I have been reading some old posts about […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/17204/ Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:31:23 +0100 @philsomers Hi Phil
I have been reading some old posts about Albion gearboxes,i have one i am stripping down to refurbish. I read in one post that you have a booklet on 3 speed & reverse Albion i was wandering if you could let me have a copy please. The numbers on the one i am doing are HEV 81 but these do not mean anything to me could you advice…[Read more]

]]> 1 4796ebe82d6506124b03eae2bd073107 godfreystu replied to the topic Ransomes mk4 triple MAG Engine in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mk4-triple-mag-engine/#post-29946 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:11:35 +0000 Hi Andy
The one i had previously had a coil ignition but this one has battery and the ht lead goes
into and behind the flywheel so it must be a very early one.I will try and get a photo of it to upload sometime tomorrow
thanks Stuart

]]> 42ea9b49d28f5e6411d2b0fc7778f5b8 godfreystu started the topic Ransomes mk4 triple MAG Engine in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mk4-triple-mag-engine/ Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:08:42 +0000 I have just acquired a mk4 triple which is stripped bare of all cutters to be used as a garden tractor it has been stood under cover for 20+ years.i believe it is a very early one.
My problem is there seems to be no spark could anyone tell me where the magneto is and how to get to it to do a service any drawings – diagrams would be helpful…[Read more]

]]> 6666f300881c9a6986424dfde5617e87 godfreystu and dieselhead are now friends https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/12317/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:41:55 +0000 0 eac18f34e86611369337649ff679a055 godfreystu replied to the topic allen scythe spark plugs in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-spark-plugs/#post-9547 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 18:29:14 +0100 Thanks Andy hopefully i will source some
Stuart

]]> 66305bd89d77f40382d583527bd6b947 godfreystu replied to the topic allen scythe spark plugs in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-spark-plugs/#post-9545 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:04:52 +0100 Hi Andy they are all 2 stroke 11c i think.
eng nos 17448
20937
21107
r30408

cheers Stuart

]]> 7bfb67037f8c8bbdc864dcccbe67c77c godfreystu started the topic allen scythe spark plugs in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-spark-plugs/ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:27:59 +0100 I have several allen scythes each one has different plugs in could someone please tell me what is the proper plug and its equiverlant.
Cheers Stuart

]]> ceb3458e7c79eb4d027c5318ae06b0dd godfreystu replied to the topic allen scythe leaf sweeper in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-leaf-sweeper/#post-8759 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:49:00 +0100 i bought from a chap from Petworth near Guildford.
I would like to fit to one of my scythes but have not got a clue how to fit it.
I have just been browsing through here and i see that Karl Buckingham has one in is crank-up pictures ,hopefully he will send me some closeups of how it fits.
cheers Stuart

]]> 157ceb52a5bcbb10773ec3278a7a4cf4 godfreystu replied to the topic allen scythe leaf sweeper in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-leaf-sweeper/#post-8758 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:37:19 +0100 yes i did are you the one that modified it

]]> e79a01a682086f219501403c2fbbe037 godfreystu started the topic allen scythe leaf sweeper in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-leaf-sweeper/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:46:16 +0100 HI, I have just bought a leaf sweeper for my allen scythe and would like some info on how it fixes onto the machine. I think someone might have modified this, has anybody got plans or drawings showing how it fits please.
thanks Stuart

]]> f5c421e066ff856c068768125f004106 godfreystu replied to the topic Unknown machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unknown-machine/page/2/#post-7758 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:22:57 +0100 Hi, Kevin i was wondering and hoping that somebody from the club boughtthis machine you pipped me to the post. Good luck with it happy to see its gone to a good home.

cheers Stuart.

]]> ef96edb742a6e2dfae880ef84318f378 godfreystu replied to the topic Allen scythe in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe/#post-7757 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:09:04 +0100 Hi,i had the same problem but i got intouch with Jennifer Glanville at MERL (museum of english rural living)tel.no 01183788660.gave her my 4 nos.She came back to me after 2 days with not only the date made but who they were origanlly sold to.Very helpfull lady.NO harm in trying her.

]]> 1dadaa2b03afb5e2b4b4f2798da4469c godfreystu replied to the topic clinton 3.25hp engine in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/clinton-3-25hp-engine/#post-7208 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:50:16 +0100 Thanks,Charlie,Alan,Angus.
Your right Alan mine looks very similar to yours

]]> 2fd0fa72de37f4a269c4bfcd5ef54580 godfreystu started the topic clinton 3.25hp engine in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/clinton-3-25hp-engine/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:45:20 +0100 Hi, I have just aquired a merry tiller professional with said engine. Is there anyone out there that specialises in these engines as i need some spares to get it up and running.
thanks stuart.

]]> 7eca96a662f6cd5edc9d6d612d07754c godfreystu posted an update: Hi, i have just aquired an old merry tiller professional with […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/4155/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:33:11 +0100 Hi, i have just aquired an old merry tiller professional with a clinton 3.25 engine.Is there anyone out there that specialises in these engines as i need some spares to get it up and running.
thanks Stuart.

]]> 0 6af0db8830e17eb1ba28a864e13a1f37 godfreystu posted an update: @dieselhead Thanks Chris https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/4143/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 19:46:08 +0100 @dieselhead
Thanks Chris

]]> 0 53fd1860272037a9d276ad2467cc318b godfreystu posted an update: @dieselhead Hi Chris, I have just bought an Allen Scythe […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/3970/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:06:22 +0000 @dieselhead Hi Chris, I have just bought an Allen Scythe iwas wondering if you could date it for me please. Its no is 20937 and its 2 stroke
thanks Stuart

]]> 0 ccfaa984a573a5520d627b258031023b godfreystu replied to the topic Allen scythe" part two. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-part-two/page/3/#post-6907 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:55:31 +0000 Hi ktphorsefan.
What colour green and red are allens painted please.
Stuart.

]]> 685221b8fa05d853ab856277f1ac0e42 godfreystu replied to the topic Allen scythe" part two. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-part-two/page/3/#post-6845 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:36:58 +0000 thanks i will have a look and contact them this week,
thanks again very helpfull Stuart.

]]> 870368e72af2de61be8cf71423feb15c godfreystu replied to the topic Allen scythe" part two. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-part-two/page/3/#post-6637 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 01:03:46 +0000 hi kpthorsefan,
i have just bought an allen sythe and would like to know where to source tyres and tubes. is it possible for you to pass on an address to me please.
many thanks stuart

]]> 2df2c34a53388554df6946f9835cb68c godfreystu replied to the topic Cultivator magazine in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultivator-magazine/page/2/#post-3254 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:11:34 +0000 Thanks Charlie, i will look forword to read the cultivator when it is online.Also for letting me know where istand with my membership and insurance.
regards Stu.

]]> ded8566f93b7702f3bd2ab9bb7f43f8c godfreystu replied to the topic Cultivator magazine in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultivator-magazine/page/2/#post-3229 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:36:57 +0000 I have not recieved my copy of the cultivator is it because i have only been a paid up member for three weeks?

]]> 9a6f111d8bc46fabe84a97a83d20d9f9 godfreystu posted an update: Hi, can anyone please tell me where i can get a s.e.v. […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/51/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:14:48 +0100 Hi, can anyone please tell me where i can get a s.e.v. marchal distributor serviced its off a 14hp M.A.G. engine which is on a MG5 that ibought 2 weeks ago.thanks Stu.

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