https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/merry-tiller/activity/ Activity feed for Merry Tiller. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:52:12 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ecf875ad3003d8d4a3fad64d33e0b57f https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/advice-sought/ Tue, 03 May 2022 12:17:56 +0100 Hello there. Not an advert but advice sought on pricing a working but not gleaming Lister D stationary engine. Thanks. J

]]> ba40c6274392b76cb5253ca1cfb7641f https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-stoic-mk1-self-propelled/page/2/#post-38074 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:00:55 +0100 Great. Thanks, I actually found some data on the belt. which allowed me to buy the correct Optibelt. Hoping for replies to my other post about chain adjustment etc🙂

]]> 349fbc64c7e64a9fc7a9e6547f14205c https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-stoic-mk1-parts/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:40:31 +0100 Good morning all,
I’ve found a rather dilapidated Mk1 with a reasonable B&S Max 4hp engine. What I would appreciate is the details of the drive belt for the rear wheels and advice on chain tension too. Any pdfs of owners’ manuals would be great!
In hope,
James

]]> ed1ebcf661e95689d4857a7de97f9046 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-stoic-mk1-self-propelled/#post-38061 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:34:29 +0100 Hello there,
Hoping that you now have a working mower I am posting this to ask if you can give me details of the drive belt on your machine? Mine has an Optibelt but the figures on the belt are worn away and the belt is so damaged it’s impossible to say what width/length it was!
Hope you can help,
J

]]> 59c1a564feda58e7aaf583c1a8fd3916 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-stoic-mk2/#post-37802 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:40:17 +0100 Hello there. You’ve probably passed this on but I’m looking for just this type of mower.
J

]]> c6f37d81128729300b020e4a23da8156 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1030-restoration-project-parts-and-advice/#post-30830 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:52:02 +0100 Hi there,
Impressed you got the flywheel off! I was told the dynastart was similar to that used on a grey Fergie but I cannot confirm that. My machine has a coil so can’t help about the mystery black wire but I suspect Charlie is correct if it is a flywheel magneto type of spark generator as it needs an earth kill switch to stop it.
Exhaust, t…[Read more]

]]> 169e6f677aeab436cc32071505244164 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-hydraulics-pto/ Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:32:37 +0100 Hello all,
I have found a ram to fit the rear forks https://www.flowfitonline.com/hydraulic … 5mm-200015 This only required minor grinding to fit and was not (very) expensive.
The ram is double acting so a spool valve would make it even more snazzy.
On the other matter, I gather that some members have made or found a rear PTO adapter. If anyone…[Read more]

]]> 22743463a8167f88cad601787c5d02cc http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/magneto-repair/#post-29138 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:20:28 +0100 For coil rewinds try Dave Hall of Barnstones,Shenington Road ,Upper Tysoe Warwickshire CV35 0TG tel 01295 680547
His ebay persona is 384dave

]]> c04dd7fe420b49add5ca2f9c65ea6f21 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/oxford-allen-no-power/#post-29107 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:08:28 +0100 Gradual flywheel slippage affects (retards) the timing and although it may have been perfectly assembled to start with it can end up too retarded to do any real work. I used degreaser, flour paper on the shaft to dull the finish then some Loctite. It lasts about a year before I have to redo it! Why Allen didn’t key the shaft at the correct timing…[Read more]

]]> ec3cd202e33e9e69489ad6d02026904f http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/2-very-rare-tractors/#post-29106 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:05:03 +0100 Lucky you! Why not post an advert asking members in your area if they would like to help you assemble the bits?

]]> c3e9ccc3654915141b14cb10486f4df5 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-contact-breaker/#post-27982 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:08:41 +0000 Thanks 4×4, looks as though the cowling cannot be removed until the whole front end (pulleys) is also removed; is that correct?
The outer double pulley comes off easily but we cannot budge the electromagnetic hub at all.
There is a spark so I’m tempted to ignore it for now, let me know if you have any advice.
Kind regards,
J

]]> 5adfe7ef4c07d195a4e2aa3057bf4f81 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-contact-breaker/#post-27950 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:29:13 +0000 Hello Charlie, thank you for that suggestion.Yes I have, in fact the workshop manual they sell came with the tractor and it doesn’t have that vital info in it which seemed a bit odd!
J

]]> 3a5a5af18572e01e73e59c5c21150e67 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-contact-breaker/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:26:16 +0000 Hello all,
Any idea how to get at the points on a Gutbrod 1032? The electromagnetic pulley does not want to be removed and the cowling around the impeller fan has no visible means of attachment. If you are able to offer advice or assistance, please respond to this post or call me on 07887780629
Many thanks,
James

]]> eae37216a323f69d07ca900a77556606 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-2/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 17:52:30 +0000 Hello there!
I have a Gutbrod 1032 and would welcome any help or advice as to how to use. If you have an instruction manual that explains how to operate the beast I would be very grateful for a copy. If you just know what the various levers etc do, please get in touch. Specifically, how do I engage/disengage the epicyclic rear hubs, how do I start…[Read more]

]]> dd5e409de7c96a031d44c4308626c8fc https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/14729/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:38:13 +0000 Hello, try My-Tyres or Tyre Guru.

]]> 0 af06908188ae11fdf8ae9a9cdc84da2e http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-paint-ral-codes-and-electrics/#post-27325 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:09:21 +0000 Thanks Alan,
any views on the electrics and hydraulics?
J

]]> bb7f15d3e1d00fdc480b359eb99bb04a http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-paint-ral-codes-and-electrics/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:16:55 +0000 I have recently bought a non running Gutbrod 1032 from a fellow member (thanks Adam!) and am restoring it to a usable condition. I have copies of copies of the works handbook but not the owner’s manual.
I would really appreciate some advice on:
1. RAL codes for the paint colours (orange and white in my case)
2. What the three positions are for…[Read more]

]]> 35bea224968d8637a9d7dd2e606a0893 https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13919/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:58:02 +0100 Another day another damn machine! The merry tiller with
updated engine (4hp) powered through the hoeing
beautifully but was a bit reluctant to start.
I really should download the instructions for it.
An accidental meander across a section of lawn
led to a useful discovery. The solid toned cultivator rotors
make excellent lawn aerators! I hope…[Read more]

]]> 0 98a43424d166ed7deaf3a3d38dff39de https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13910/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 17:40:16 +0100 Hello all, just mowed the aftermath in our mini-meadow with the Allen Scythe and there was as much fuel getting past the fuel filler gasket as going into the engine. Any suggestions as to ways to minimise this loss/restore the old gasket?
Thanks!

]]> 0 41a87d7bd8b6aa1d75ff0f60c2b14fd9 http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/magneto-coil-rewinds/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:18:06 +0100 I wanted to pass on the details of a very helpful coil winder I recently used for a Lister D3. His name is Dave Hall of Barnstones,Shenington Road ,Upper Tysoe Warwickshire CV35 0TG tel 01295 680547
His ebay persona is 384dave
The coil was well sealed with varnish, the time taken and the price reasonable and the spark is now excellent.

]]> bd55ab1b7da72c81894a64d29b55ffca https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13657/ Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:25:00 +0100 Hello,
I’d like to recommend David Hall (riddley diddly on ebay) of Barnstones, Shenington Rd, Upper Tysoe, Warks. CV35 0TG 01295 680547 for coil rewinds. He’s just done my Lucas SR1 mag coil and there is a cracking spark on hand turning.
James

]]> 0 785a3b5d5871f9f5765fda9891ff4d11 https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13642/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:38:32 +0100 The new coil from the Lister D is apparently being varnished and baked so starting will hopefully now be a bit easier and the screw log-splitter will be in use in the autumn on any dead wood that the gales bring down.
Not that it’s vintage (or even old) but the Muck Truck now has a tow hitch on the rear to tow a seat behind which i hope to drag a…[Read more]

]]> 0 da26dd66264a09f01d61cd45eb1db5a7 https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13641/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:27:14 +0100 0 c76be9c9d56b8fd97226f2bd7148999e https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13562/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:52:13 +0100 Morning all. Just joined the club as it would seem that my areas of interest overlap with yours. Currently looking for a Motostandard or Wheelhorse micro tractor for chain harrowing a mini wildflower meadow once I’ve cut it using the £15 Allen scythe. I’m based in Cumbria.

]]> 0