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Merry Tiller

@merry-tiller Active 5 days, 12 hours ago
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    merry-tiller started the topic Advice sought. in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years ago

    Hello there. Not an advert but advice sought on pricing a working but not gleaming Lister D stationary engine. Thanks. J

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Landmaster Stoic Mk1 Self Propelled in the forum Projects 3 years, 6 months ago

    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🙂

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    merry-tiller started the topic Landmaster Stoic Mk1 parts in the forum Help and information 3 years, 7 months ago

    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

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Landmaster Stoic Mk1 Self Propelled in the forum Projects 3 years, 7 months ago

    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

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Landmaster Stoic Mk2 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 years, 8 months ago

    Hello there. You’ve probably passed this on but I’m looking for just this type of mower.
    J

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Gutbrod 1030 restoration project – parts and advice in the forum Help and information 6 years, 1 month ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller started the topic Gutbrod 1032 hydraulics & PTO in the forum Ride-on machines 6 years, 6 months ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Magneto Repair in the forum Help and information 6 years, 8 months ago

    For coil rewinds try Dave Hall of Barnstones,Shenington Road ,Upper Tysoe Warwickshire CV35 0TG tel 01295 680547
    His ebay persona is 384dave

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Oxford Allen no power in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 8 months ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic 2 very rare Tractors in the forum Help and information 6 years, 8 months ago

    Lucky you! Why not post an advert asking members in your area if they would like to help you assemble the bits?

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Gutbrod 1032 contact breaker in the forum Ride-on machines 7 years, 2 months ago

    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

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Gutbrod 1032 contact breaker in the forum Ride-on machines 7 years, 2 months ago

    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

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    merry-tiller started the topic Gutbrod 1032 contact breaker in the forum Ride-on machines 7 years, 2 months ago

    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

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    merry-tiller started the topic Gutbrod 1032 in the forum Help and information 7 years, 3 months ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago

    Hello, try My-Tyres or Tyre Guru.

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    merry-tiller replied to the topic Gutbrod paint RAL codes and electrics in the forum Help and information 7 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks Alan,
    any views on the electrics and hydraulics?
    J

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    merry-tiller started the topic Gutbrod paint RAL codes and electrics in the forum Help and information 7 years, 5 months ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago

    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]

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    merry-tiller posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago

    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!

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    merry-tiller started the topic Magneto coil rewinds in the forum Help and information 7 years, 9 months ago

    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.

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