Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Ray Hogben (hillsider) | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/hillsider/activity/ Activity feed for Ray Hogben (hillsider). Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:24:19 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e019e04bee213627a6f95f43e0f384db Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Classic Hayter in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/classic-hayter/#post-36937 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:17:57 +0100 I doubt that Briggs and Stratton will be much help if the engine shown in the photo is the one in question. The engine shown is a European (Italian) built Tecumseh the Tecumseh manual that I have only seems to give engine dating information for American built engines.

]]> ef88a8e2a3b21277f52585947e68f581 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mountfield M1 - With Briggs & Stratton Engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-m1-with-briggs-stratton-engine/#post-36905 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:39:03 +0100 The engine fitted to my Mountfield M1 is the 3.5 hp 92908 series Briggs engine with an air vane type of governor but my photos will hopefully help to explain the link that wristpin is describing.
If your engine is larger capacity and has a mechanical governor this link could be longer in length than that on my engine but its function will be the same.

]]> ef88a8e2a3b21277f52585947e68f581 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mountfield M1 - With Briggs & Stratton Engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-m1-with-briggs-stratton-engine/#post-36905 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:39:03 +0100 The engine fitted to my Mountfield M1 is the 3.5 hp 92908 series Briggs engine with an air vane type of governor but my photos will hopefully help to explain the link that wristpin is describing.
If your engine is larger capacity and has a mechanical governor this link could be longer in length than that on my engine but its function will be the same.

]]> 7e2bf5f029e18eb51861ea62e58a2a09 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mountfield M1 - With Briggs & Stratton Engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-m1-with-briggs-stratton-engine/#post-36905 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:39:03 +0100 The engine fitted to my Mountfield M1 is the 3.5 hp 92908 series Briggs engine with an air vane type of governor but my photos will hopefully help to explain the link that wristpin is describing.
If your engine is larger capacity and has a mechanical governor this link could be longer in length than that on my engine but its function will be the same.

]]> 69d88c7f36afe44bc6794bb7c7534776 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Retaining Clips in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/retaining-clips/#post-36397 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:32:29 +0000 Like you I have struggled to find anything like it on good old Google, they must be out their somewhere!
Perhaps if you post the make and model of the mower that they are fitted to we can find them on a parts list and go from there.

Good hunting.

]]> 9d8fbaf5e5a716e8f1d08fa4137fad6e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Retaining Clips in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/retaining-clips/#post-36397 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:32:29 +0000 Like you I have struggled to find anything like it on good old Google, they must be out their somewhere!
Perhaps if you post the make and model of the mower that they are fitted to we can find them on a parts list and go from their.

Good hunting.

]]> 1ed3cf23bbedc14631211dbb1f341fe2 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35659 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:24:43 +0100 Re the original seals you have been very lucky to find identification numbers, if you search Weston Seals you will find some history of the company but like you I had no luck searching the seal numbers.
To access the bearings and to remove the seals you will most certainly need to dismantle the gearbox, when you remove the drive shaft do be…[Read more]

]]> b6a6b1df475186197ac9a13da90b32db Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic New Rotavator Mountfield M1 probably in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-rotavator-mountfield-m1-probably/#post-35592 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:33:02 +0100 Hello I thought it might help you to know the parts that I used on my own Mountfield M1 to repair it’s wobbly drive shaft and leaking oil seals, you will need to dismantle your machine in order to double check bearing and seal sizes before ordering any parts just in case your machine is different to mine.

You may find that the shaft seals on your…[Read more]

]]> b7ce615fec6e63924015ea0cc9b16e11 Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic Seasons Greetings in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/seasons-greetings-4/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 22:22:02 +0000 Seasons greetings to everyone here for Christmas and New Year.

]]> 709d15ee504c972f6d9ae9272d64558f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic merrytiller clinton in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merrytiller-clinton/#post-32354 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:37:42 +0000 http://www.clintonengines.us/Home.html

Take a look around this site I found it very useful for info on a Clinton engine.

We also found many parts are still available directly from the US via ebay suppliers but do be aware of postage and import duties.

]]> 83c88af9daf423315fb0e79ca1b9063b Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Engine failure in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engine-failure/#post-31295 Sat, 25 May 2019 11:15:30 +0100 It will take more than a bit of fettling to sort out that little problem!

]]> cbb5c1d06a6728f227fa791a68b880a2 Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-cultivator-4/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:24:58 +0100 The April issue of the Cultivator magazine arrived today and I very much approve of the trial using higher quality paper, long may it last – a great improvement.
The bio degradeable covering arrived undamaged so a good step forward there also.
Good work all round.

]]> b59b4e4adb2995c2536e45b0c1f9a691 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic dating agency in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/dating-agency/#post-30662 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 No you are not alone they have sent me one as well, certainly appears to have come via a VHGMC email address! Message moved into junk for now.

]]> d9c6826ed8eb9b4ed29caaad60aa0556 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic October Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/october-cultivator-3/#post-29482 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:29:27 +0100 My copy also arrived safely today and the item at the foot of page five re the VHGMC Website clean up noted.

]]> 60c4d1f17574132a697100ff2b994858 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic 16hp briggs help needed in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/16hp-briggs-help-needed/#post-29039 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:52:21 +0100 If you can do so it would also be a good idea to return the carb settings to their initial setting positions. With a new key fitted you may find the engine will run better any way and not need too much adjustment once the timing is correct.

For future reference it is helpful to let us know the Model,Type and Code numbers of when seeking advice…[Read more]

]]> 60c4d1f17574132a697100ff2b994858 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic 16hp briggs help needed in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/16hp-briggs-help-needed/#post-29039 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:52:21 +0100 If you can do so it would also be a good idea to return the carb settings to their initial setting positions. With a new key fitted you may find the engine will run better any way and not need too much adjustment once the timing is correct.

For future reference it is helpful to let us know the Model,Type and Code numbers of when seeking advice…[Read more]

]]> f8e45c7eceeb60aed4bb558e33fb904f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic 16hp briggs help needed in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/16hp-briggs-help-needed/#post-29039 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:52:21 +0100 If you can do so it would also be a good idea to reurn the carb settings to their initial setting positions. With a new key fitted you may find the engine will run better any way and not need too much adjustment once the timing is correct.

For future reference it is helpful to let us know the Model,Type and Code numbers of when seeking advice…[Read more]

]]> a09252eb75b84cec2dc99a7218252d0e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic 16hp briggs help needed in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/16hp-briggs-help-needed/#post-29039 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:52:21 +0100 If you can do so it would also be a good idea to reurn the carb settings to their initial setting positions. With a new key fitted you may find the engine will run better any way and not need too much adjustment once the timing is correct.

For future reference it is helpful to let us know the Model,Type and Code numbers of when seeking advice…[Read more]

]]> 0acf73e473153f6945756ddae0b353c4 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic SACHS 600cc 2-stroke diesel engine in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sachs-600cc-2-stroke-diesel-engine/#post-28328 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 08:31:52 +0100 While I am not familiar with the Sachs engine set up have you consdered that the nut holding the fan in place could have a left hand thread?

It may be possible to make your own Peg Spanner or alternatively search the internet for a reasonably priced one such as this example

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/adjustable-grinder-pin-wrench/

]]> b971ae9ac34570e61ff8c1d906a5523f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Help needed, Mountfield M1 in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/help-needed-mountfield-m1/#post-28042 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:56:54 +0000 By courtesy of the folk at allotment- garden there are some free to dowload manuals on there website

Rotavator Manuals

I can confirm that you have an M1 there but as you have found you have an Aspera engine fitted rather than the Briggs and Stratton engine that mine has fitted. If you can find the model…[Read more]

]]> d00a990dcff36993a69dd45ce4fd0f5b Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic Paint Code or Shade in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/paint-code-or-shade/ Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:19:50 +0000 Can anyone tell me the correct shade or colour code of red paint to use on a Clinton engine?
Thanks in advance
Ray.

]]> 2b8d17d5eb484fdd325c67be7fa24925 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic That Elec-Trak in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/that-elec-trak/#post-27822 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:59:44 +0000 Nice to see the Elec-trac project has reached its conclusion and is looking excellent.

Re the transmission noises is there any scope for trying a different grade of lubricant or has the lubricant been changed in the past for one that is of a lighter grade than is recommended?
What is the transmission that is fitted to the machine i.e is it a…[Read more]

]]> 2adddd9fd415b26925b1fd2926308cf9 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Club 25th coasters in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/club-25th-coasters/#post-27602 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:02:32 +0000 Yes the coaster was a pleasant surprise, thank you to all involved.

]]> 546b72772da9ce068fb91f977fe4e54d Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Membership renewal dates a reminder. in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/membership-renewal-dates-a-reminder/#post-27456 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:38:58 +0000 Renewed on line and membership card arrived this morning, many thanks very quick service.

A reminder please, if my details for the members directory are correct and no updates needed do I still need to re submit this year?

Ray.

]]> 54eb04fad0330ed66b7cafdc98cd7c6f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Christmas 2017 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/christmas-2017/#post-27455 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:29:08 +0000 Seasons greetings to all for Christmas and the New Year.
Ray.

]]> 858f39d7469f25e97229441c4f875e5a Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mayfield sprayer help in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-sprayer-help/#post-25776 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:24:21 +0100 You could try Springmasters for the springs that you need, do be careful of minimum order quantities though, you might need to buy a selection box to get value for money.

https://www.springmasters.com/index.html

]]> 58d533f0c441464c1e702af50956b19d Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Ransomes marquis + kubota engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-marquis-kubota-engine/#post-25448 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 08:04:11 +0100 That is exactly what I have done with Kubotas that I have worked on in the past, from memory the new carbs are quite reasonably priced and if you cost your time and the cost of repair parts you have probably saved yourself some money.
I do realise though that simply fitting replacement parts does not always sit comfortably with the mend it…[Read more]

]]> 91ffd6601e2c8bd3384577aa6ed4a28a Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Kent area working weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-area-working-weekend/#post-25165 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:56:57 +0100 I am planning to drop in to see you for a few hours around noon onwards on Sunday.
It would be good to see you get a good turn out.

]]> 409bef6df0261fa37825ab8506dac3b4 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Kent area working weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-area-working-weekend/#post-25165 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:56:57 +0100 I am planning to drop in to see you for a few hours around noon onwards on Sunday.
It would be good see you get a good turn out.

]]> 50c6a04a3c310fce730d312d6276103c Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Pegson Marlow Pump now working well again ! in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-marlow-pump-now-working-well-again/#post-24390 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:39:19 +0000 Good news re your pump, I guess that the problem could have been any one of the things you have done or even a bit of leakage on all of the items either way problem solved without dismantling the pump. The snap type couplings are certainly an improvement over the traditional screw type.

]]> 81f95819363818efff38c15a810a37a8 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Pegson Marlow Pump now working well again ! in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-marlow-pump-now-working-well-again/#post-24390 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:39:19 +0000 Good news re your pump, I guess that the problem could have been any one of the things you have done or even a bit of leakage on all of the items either way problem solved without dismantling the pump. The snap type couplings are certainly an improvement over the traditional screw type couplings.

]]> 581ccc94f6d7b7308e24cf15bc28597e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Pegson Marlow water pump not drawing. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-marlow-water-pump-not-drawing/#post-24301 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 23:17:14 +0000 It is most unusual to have no seal at all on a centrifugal pump such as yours but we live and learn.
The fact that there is a grease cup feeding the seal indicates the presence of a seal of some description and yes charging it with grease will improve the seal for a while. It would be a great help if there was a parts diagram that we could look…[Read more]

]]> 497f038215b247b271b2d01c77bea924 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Pegson Marlow water pump not drawing. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-marlow-water-pump-not-drawing/#post-24299 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:53:58 +0000 The couplings don’t rely on the threads to provide the seal, that is normally taken care of by a rubber or leather washer that sits in the bottom of the female half of the coupling.

Re the rubber seal that you described as located on the shaft between the engine and the pump body that is almost certainly just a thrower seal that deflects any…[Read more]

]]> 2c345032ac5cf43275da2f38ec8a8c16 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Pegson Marlow water pump not drawing. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-marlow-water-pump-not-drawing/#post-24228 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:16:48 +0000 Assuming that all checks out ok with the suggestions made so far and the pump is still not working the next place to look is the drive shaft gland seal, if that has failed the pump will not prime no matter how hard you try.

]]> 049921dfd25021f1eec2ce2aee4ed456 Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic Seasons Greetings in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/seasons-greetings-3/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 15:59:47 +0000 Just wishing seasons greetings to all VHGMC Club and Forum members.

Ray.

]]> 6c2fa1b98471ea9d28652d456e68102f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Members directory update in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/members-directory-update/#post-23720 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:02:44 +0000 Thanks for the info that will be a great help.

]]> f0c9916ce9aecbe8572db720d7003b79 Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic Members directory update in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/members-directory-update/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:33:59 +0000 If I choose to renew my membership online can I also update my entry for the members directory as requested or does the paper form for that still need to be completed and sent via the post.

]]> 31a4153902dbf35bff13b8ea4877256f Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Help please, trying to identify an early MG2 in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/help-please-trying-to-identify-an-early-mg2/#post-22075 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:09:31 +0100 Just a guess but the way those numbers are set out is it possible that 1 – 47 is the gear reduction ratio between the input and output shafts.

]]> 1e99c6e3ded518587c31d9b9fa6ab1c6 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Kent working weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-working-weekend/#post-20910 Sun, 15 May 2016 20:19:16 +0100 I agree with wristpin’s comments and repeat thanks to all involved in making the event happen.

]]> a23dbeccefbf65caf3d63dd65c87ac0e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Kent working weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/kent-working-weekend/#post-20897 Sat, 14 May 2016 17:44:27 +0100 Hope you get a good turnout for your efforts, I am planning to drop in for a few hours on Sunday – late morning.

]]> e3a4aadcb19bb788d56e438e8a4e7629 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Ransomes Marquis 18"- tuning in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-marquis-18-tuning/#post-20852 Mon, 09 May 2016 22:06:26 +0100 While in the clutch checking the shoes also check that the clutch shoes move freely on their pivot pins. If these are not moving freely the drive may not take up cleanly and will only drive the machine at higher engine speeds.

]]> 759e5a60ea2396f32ce2f0f25daabf8c Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Spam, note for admin in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/spam-note-for-admin/#post-20398 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:29:19 +0100 Yes same message here, also deleted.

]]> 95ad2d694e4191e9d301bbd52a47ac80 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Photo Gallery in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/photo-gallery/#post-19337 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 14:24:55 +0000 If it helps a quick Google search found this:-

http://www.zenoah.co.jp/int/company/zenoah-brand/

It would appear that the Zenoah brand has been around for quite a while, then in 2007 became a partner company of Husqvarna.
I also found reference to the Danarm company being importers of Zenoah chainsaws in 1984 on page 202 of Fifty Years of…[Read more]

]]> 67effdf6527389dce005661bd59dc1ea Ray Hogben (hillsider) started the topic Season's Greetings in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/seasons-greetings-2/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:54:34 +0000 Season’s greetings to all members and a big thank you to the admin team.

]]> 1e05282bb85e9f379019d7ac852246ff Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Well done Charlie and Committee in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/well-done-charlie-and-committee/#post-14877 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:24:41 +0100 Yes I had noticed both of the items as you said well done to all. 👍

]]> 5646b204544ff77123d7a60c65c0979e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic New Mystery Object in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mystery-object/page/2/#post-14592 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:39:28 +0100 Conveyor or elevator buckets

]]> b8720e63bb525cd745583e159113689e Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Simar 56A Rototiller - Serial No. 561621 in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-56a-rototiller-serial-no-561621/#post-14279 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:13:04 +0100 I saw PRM thought I have seen that somewhere myself, it was many moons ago on a marine gearbox fitted to a work boat. So I looked them up to see if they are still around and it seems as though they are, see the attached link.

http://www.prm-newage.com/our-history

]]> 16743e0ad9672c01e2b1501de7f2aac0 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Sachs d500w engine will not start in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sachs-d500w-engine-will-not-start/page/2/#post-14152 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:39:37 +0100 Just a word of warning – if you are tempted to test the fuel injector by connecting it to the injector pipe and cranking the engine with the injector facing away from the cylinder be sure to keep hands and arms etc well away from the injector nozzle. Atomised fuel will pass through your skin easily and cause severe problems.

Apologies if you are…[Read more]

]]> 890933b53d180e21a298dfe56edd1082 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mystery Object- Let's See how Much You Know in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mystery-object-lets-see-how-much-you-know-2/page/2/#post-14085 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:43:17 +0100 As you say, warm but not warm enough.

When we emptied my late fathers shed we unearthed what I beleive to be sampling rod for hay stacks etc it was about 8 feet long with a rope eye at the handle end and a pointed end with a barb like a fish hook at the business end. I no longer have it is in a local collection now so I can’t send a photo.

Re…[Read more]

]]> 0dc72a4c743913253507aff0a5db82d7 Ray Hogben (hillsider) replied to the topic Mystery Object- Let's See how Much You Know in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mystery-object-lets-see-how-much-you-know-2/page/2/#post-14015 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:26:27 +0100 How about sampling straw, checking for over heating in the centre of the Stack.

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