https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/halfa/activity/ Activity feed for Halfa. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:28:40 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cb69ca496ba682afff1ee81ef8cb2f81 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/page/7/#post-38968 Sun, 08 May 2022 07:06:49 +0100 Brilliant job! She looks like she’s just rolled out of the factory. What green is the toolframe ? Cheers

]]> 699071f70b05481d72defb9ece7fb22c https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-cobra-sprayer/page/2/#post-38639 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:30:47 +0000 Lovely, I’d have it in the house on display!

]]> 2853f5681bebdad63f7a1dc36828488e https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-cobra-sprayer/page/2/#post-38467 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:34:28 +0000 Brilliant job !

]]> 80dd44b32d74ff3c719f9b86e53fa411 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-cobra-sprayer/#post-38045 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 14:36:42 +0100 Great job on the pressure gauge. Whilst having some stickers done on my van recently I got talking to the guy doing it, who also makes signs for shops etc. I asked him about engraving Perspex and he told me he couldn’t see any problem with recreating your cover, he has 2 ways of doing it, one being a computer controlled engraving machine and he a…[Read more]

]]> cea7908ac164646a9a417105de47fa4f https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-cobra-sprayer/#post-37563 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:23 +0100 Great find ! I love the cobra emblem on the cover. Well done.

]]> 98613c850c9f9f2e6fb6316bf3b530be https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-37047 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:16:10 +0100 Yes the gem tank caps are identical and the carburettor float was from an gem JAP engine too. The magneto refurbishment story you described was exactly what I came up against. Not because he didn’t like them but because he is so busy with motorbike ones. But with some persistence and the fact he only lives 5 mins from me, he agreed to help me o…[Read more]

]]> 5af0dfcc127b5ca939dbb5bb2490914b https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-36970 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:38:07 +0100 After a little break during the cold weather I started sourcing a few parts I needed to help finish her off mechanically and looks wise. The old carb float had a crack around the central stem so that would explain the over fuelling. A suitable donor carb was found and the float was perfect. As for the other running issues I decided to get the…[Read more]

]]> 21eae18088b844c1078ff801694525fc https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-36406 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:28:00 +0000 Spot on Geoff, mechanism stuck, given it a good oiling and its beginning to free up. I’ll let it soak in for a few days. Cheers.

]]> 40ec59367ba1ac70e50d9acfe7589df6 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-36401 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:20:12 +0000 Thanks for the tip on the ultrasonic cleaner, I’ll have a look around and invest in one. I’ve looked at the mag and the impulse does operate but when it trips it just goes with a little click but if I’m not mistaken shouldn’t it go with a nice snap ? Is there a spring involved in the mechanism that may have failed ? Thanks for this all this help.

]]> ed45387ac09adc21944c7b68cecd7d81 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-36388 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:42:07 +0000 Correction sorry, .150 retarded. Should be at .375 btdc my points opened at .225 btdc. Please correct me if I’m wrong I’m learning as I do it. Cheers.

]]> fbaa8f57c75b359ad8f4adc99911c26d https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/3/#post-36387 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:14:51 +0000 Now the re assembly is mostly complete I decided to give her start up, she ran roughly and after turning off all I can get now is a few seconds of spluttering and banging. So all of the usual things were checked spark etc and the carb was given a good blast out with solvent cleaner fuel lines replaced. None of which helped so I took the head off…[Read more]

]]> 33e5e6fe5b574b2b41720270fe80861b https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-imp-plough/#post-36382 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:26:17 +0000 That makes sense, yes the rounded part is missing then but I think I have the correct u bolts and plates as they have a couple of notches pressed out on them. These now obviously locate the top of the knife centrally on the plate whilst it pivots. Thanks

]]> ef34a2e2ac0faed7930e21842068196f https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-imp-plough/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:54:38 +0000 I’m in need of a bit of help on the fitment of the knife coulter to the imp plough, mine will only seem to fit too far in land or an inch over the share. Were they fitted to the side of the beam or on the flat vertical bar next to the pivot. If anyone has a photo of how theirs is mounted correctly I’d appreciate it. Thank you.

]]> 8652db41a4d82adf22c193239a17f3d6 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/henton-and-chattel-calendar-2021/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:06:40 +0000 I went into tractor dealers in town this morning and I was handed a copy of the Henton and Chattell calendar. He was gifted it from them and saved it for me. Definitely one for the trusty men on here.

]]> b99b3c99a0bbc6b969c1bd29b269fe67 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-36162 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:01:48 +0000 Had some help today with putting some bits back together.

]]> 10f9d6766c4193487db407af00f59c1c https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/page/5/#post-36161 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:57:29 +0000 Looking great ! Can’t wait to see her with some stickers.

]]> 99346440d7e4a5d3440f0c6abd7277ff https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-35847 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:01:10 +0000 Ah that’s where I went wrong, I put some pressure on it then started heating it up. I’ll leave it to cool off next time. Cheers for that tip.

]]> 431a5a94cdacf5f8b52fcd917d9a7393 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-35818 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 08:49:14 +0000 The pin had unfortunately become one with the drawbar. So the oxyacetylene was employed along with the press. I cut the pin top and bottom of the drawbar and removed it from the casting then strapped it to the press. But it wasn’t to be as any hotter would have turned it into a liquid ! And the press was making creeking noises never heard b…[Read more]

]]> a901207c902eea69e8ac71a337439747 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-35715 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:07:20 +0000 Any tips on the best method of removing a very stuck drawbar pin ? It’s free in the casting but seized solid in the central steel part.

]]> 220eca7ca6762b3913cd87033c3be3f7 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-35660 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 08:07:14 +0000 Engine tin work prepped and re painted with gloss engine lacquer, hopefully it will stand up to the odd splash of petrol.

]]> 5608ef9a810ae5ade37568905bea9551 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/page/4/#post-35656 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 20:00:37 +0100 Hi Geoff, the Norton project is going very well thanks, really enjoying it. Your restoration standards are inspiring me to do it justice.

]]> 6f97319a47688a6504f83c646d6a6085 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/husqvarna-found-one/#post-35655 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:40:46 +0100 I know a Norton trusty is not as rare as what you guys are talking about but after looking for a long time I found it by having a random conversation with another parent at a party I had taken my 6 yr old daughter to.

]]> b38a6de541b3030cc0d0d5225922bd02 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/page/4/#post-35570 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:24:11 +0100 I love the attention to detail, I also can’t bring myself to use metric thread bolts on my trusty’s. Mapp gas on a blow lamp will easily heat 1/2 inch bar to red hot.

]]> 67d79dd95d8bfb60d995cdcd98f2edf5 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/oilpetrol-ratio-and-modern-2-stroke-oil/#post-35569 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:15:53 +0100 Castrol R at 16:1 smells amazing in my 2 stroke Howard Bantam. It runs really well on it too. Couldn’t possibly comment on how good it is for the engine in long term though.

]]> 6713e807d91e57cb8522e451b1bea34e https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/page/2/#post-35421 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 06:56:30 +0100 Does anyone know where I could get suitable replacement caps for the fuel and oil tanks? The original ones on the Norton are missing and have just been bodged with a rubber bung and a bent piece of tin. Cheers.

]]> 0b8edb472ff0e42e0823279c5e354024 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35416 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:41:14 +0100 Photo

]]> c25e0381983a8ff22cf14db54fd9c452 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35415 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:13:18 +0100 Clutch

]]> acab9e1d3ea8979cd0a77321f413577b https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35414 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:00:50 +0100 Ran great today started on the first pull on the strap, the slack in the chain did have a small effect on timing. The clutch assembly had a bath for a couple of hours in the parts washer today. Can’t believe how it came up, the quarter of an inch of grease and soil must have protected it well as once rinsed off the machined surfaces look like t…[Read more]

]]> 1243cf76d2c44f28b872c465b404e8cc https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35410 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:35:57 +0100 I’ll have a look at the float over the weekend. Yes I did move the magneto forward on the bolts but it was an awkward old job as when you think you have the correct tension you then tighten up the bolts and it pulls it tighter still thus becoming too tight it’s a very fine adjustment that is required but we got there in the end, haven’t start…[Read more]

]]> ae53d9518ef7ac636d734286ad89c338 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35395 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:18:00 +0100 Hi Geoff, thanks for the great advice, cleaned carburettor which was full of muck, 2 of the 3 holes were blocked. Re set the points and cleaned again. Then 3 pulls later she fired up and ran great ! I used your settings from a previous topic on Amal 225 carb. I ended up with the tick over screw out 3 turns and the main jet just over 1 turn out.…[Read more]

]]> 39f58944edc06a7fcaf291c778c28362 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35376 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:02:31 +0100 Had the engine running very erratically for 10 seconds today, during which it blew a mouse nest all over the place from the exhaust. But then nothing else, I guess either a fuel issue (as the spark is good). But I also think it could possibly be a timing issue as the chain looks too slack? Can anyone tell me the pitch or code of the chain so I can…[Read more]

]]> 1d0d30355d8ddac7ef6ac94c305cca71 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35364 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 20:44:02 +0100 That’s great, I’ll give it a try, thanks for your time Geoff.

]]> a593ddd01474de95c4f02699290a5efc https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35360 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 20:17:50 +0100 Hi, could anyone explain the way to find tdc on the Norton engine, is there any markings to line up anywhere? Or is there another method. I haven’t had any experience of setting timings on an engine and the magneto drive chain was off the engine when I got her. Cheers.

]]> e992a3483b4e3e28551c98dfab287b6f https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/#post-35352 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:49:18 +0100 Norton engine, single speed, transmission brake. Machine number 11976. Thank you for the offer of help, I’ll no doubt be in touch.

]]> 12c044ddb1fdb95b282078bac16f6815 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norton-trusty-2/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:31:45 +0100 After a long time looking for a Norton, just picked up this project ready for the winter. Should keep me busy!

]]> 82dd79152ee9dbea2e25e12a65bd52f8 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-self-lift-cultivator-3/ Sun, 24 May 2020 10:54:44 +0100 This has been my lockdown weekend project for the last couple of months. Rusted solid when I got it so fully stripped down, cleaned up with wire cup on grinder. Had to make a couple of parts for the trip mechanism. Then all red oxide primed and 3 coats of colour to finish. Not sure if the red parts are supposed to red but I just thought it would…[Read more]

]]> ecb440616b3aebe963393a5229062ae3 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/national-ploughing-final-qualifiers/#post-31293 Sat, 25 May 2019 10:25:28 +0100 Great, thank you

]]> 6813bf9a739e230c1b8746e53d9f5fc6 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/national-ploughing-final-qualifiers/ Sat, 25 May 2019 06:34:52 +0100 Hi, is there a list of ploughmen who have qualified for the national final 2019 ? Thanks.

]]> eb52b558eadb9b16c52b78cd7f88b8d2 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jap-5-numbers/#post-31285 Sat, 25 May 2019 06:31:27 +0100 Ok, cheers for that.

]]> 6fe48851e1e205b99fe3f1a1f00e533f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jap-5-numbers/ Sat, 18 May 2019 13:54:13 +0100 Hi, I’ve been removing the old paint from the cowling on my trusty’s jap 5 engine and come across these numbers I was just wondering if anyone knows what they mean if anything. Cheers.

]]> c61664702043a84fd5cf1a69f689a5dd http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/barford-atom-plough/#post-30164 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 23:16:14 +0000 Hi I’ve no idea where you would find a disc Coulter for the plough, but you could make a knife coulter for it out of some mild steel quite easily and I’m sure it would do the job.

]]> 376a478225c0a54a0df6869bdff93f67 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-auto-lift-cultivator/#post-28314 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:03:40 +0100 Sorry about not replying, I have been busy with decorating a nursery and fitting a new bathroom so I haven’t touched my cultivator. Looks like you are pressing ahead well with yours if not already done. I’ll be back out in the workshop soon, probably to escape changing nappies. Cheers.

]]> 8e503b06259c158d005276d7758af462 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-auto-lift-cultivator/#post-27717 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 20:50:30 +0000 No problem, this is as far as I have got at the moment but as it goes back together I’ll update you. I’ll get some better ones for you when it’s not chucking it down I’ll lift it all outside. My workshop is rather tight for space, Good luck.

]]> 2cbe15ea9cd8d4a70706c55be6f26f6c http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-auto-lift-cultivator/#post-27674 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:35:37 +0000 Here’s a few to get you started hopefully.

]]> bfba76d7b47534b64434c6438d7f14e5 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-auto-lift-cultivator/#post-27666 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:58:06 +0000 I’ll take some photos over the weekend for you. I’m rebuilding one myself.

]]> 819f0e0f9f74fb8802694fcd4aca2f32 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-jap-5-oil-leak/ Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:45:15 +0000 Hi all, my jap 5 engined trusty has sprung an oil leak. It is leaking from around the crankshaft at the flywheel end. I have never opened up the engine so I’m presuming there is a seal along with the bearing. Does anybody know if they are easily available ? If that’s what I need. Many thanks.

]]> e12a3867993f78bd4994358e1fb4c145 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-engine-swap/#post-26783 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:58:04 +0100 Thanks guys I think I’ll take the engine off and do some further investigation

]]> 98c0e25914bace3ec1dbcd1004023a8e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-engine-swap/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:59:20 +0100 Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any experience of fitting a more modern engine to an Allen scythe? I could do with something a little less temperamental than the mk 25c that she has now. Maybe a Honda? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

]]> b7904d1fc886b5f29f1ab9aca5a458e6 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/hard-to-get-trusty-in-gear/#post-22706 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:16:42 +0100 Hi, having had this problem myself, I cured the problem by removing the whole clutch unit from the shaft and polishing up the shaft with some grey scotchbrite. New springs were also fitted. I will also say be very careful when reassembling the unit, do not over tighten the retaining bolts because you can crack the casting easily and they are not…[Read more]

]]> 6a9256fb4cfbde41d22920d80055bf27 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/31102015-deeping-ploughing-match/#post-15057 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:44:45 +0000 Well done Ivan, a very enjoyable day all round.

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