Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Mitzygolf | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/mitzygolf/activity/ Activity feed for Mitzygolf. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:50:29 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 db6dad2c4b1ac02ad011b4913e487267 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Atco standard identification plate in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/atco-standard-identification-plate/#post-43328 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:53:03 +0000 Yes I am looking for a manufacturer date and have some more info including a number stamped on the frame as below.

]]> 529281649b55b4cce71b5b8d58f3c9f3 Mitzygolf started the topic Atco standard identification plate in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/atco-standard-identification-plate/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:34:12 +0000 Hi, could anyone give me any idea whereabouts I can find the identification plate on an Atco Standard that I have just acquired. Thanks

]]> c22644e48e66fb0897b3b8cef6172880 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Ransomes transfers in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-transfers/#post-43032 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:26:19 +0100 Just had this email from Titch sanders. I’d appreciate any information that could help him

Hi Steven,
Ok thanks.. sadly I’m not too knowledgeable referencing Model no’s. However, I would suggest contacting The Old Lawnmower Club, there are some very helpful people on there that I’m sure could help identify your mower in a way that assists with t…[Read more]

]]> 1ca3cc84f5a9e4e7fadd57eef1185dd5 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Ransomes transfers in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-transfers/#post-43029 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:04:56 +0100 No luck with any of those. Thanks guys

]]> 82e9c791735341e01e7d5a71e9654fb4 Mitzygolf started the topic Ransomes transfers in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-transfers/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:14:09 +0100 Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction to purchase the transfers as the photos for a Ransomes lightweight.

]]> 158ea0403e55e2719d0051cced2e35cb Mitzygolf started the topic Banjo bolt assembly in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/banjo-bolt-assembly/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:03:57 +0100 Where can I buy a banjo bolt assembly for the carb in the photo. It’s fitted to a Villiers midget engine

]]> 71b61d13bfd6829839aee731f689d8b2 Mitzygolf started the topic Allen Scythe date please in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-date-please/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:08:48 +0100 Can anyone date this Allen Scythe please. See photo

]]> a22342a69e601161cf5e863af1c5f1af Mitzygolf replied to the topic Ransomes lightweight mower clutch cable replacement in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-lightweight-mower-clutch-cable-replacement/#post-42566 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:10:32 +0100 Thanks for the replies chaps. I’ll give that a try

]]> 0adf440e3a55f4b27bbe790709be2aae Mitzygolf started the topic Ransomes lightweight mower clutch cable replacement in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-lightweight-mower-clutch-cable-replacement/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:39:40 +0100 Anyone got any ideas?

]]> c3fc3cf6d2c2708af0e49a4edec957c5 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Ransomes lightweight front and rear roller paint in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-lightweight-front-and-rear-roller-paint/#post-42182 Wed, 01 May 2024 17:41:30 +0100 Thanks.

]]> 1477b077771f42171abb4af4c6852ae6 Mitzygolf started the topic Ransomes lightweight front and rear roller paint in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-lightweight-front-and-rear-roller-paint/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:34:47 +0100 Woul the front and rear rollers have been originally painted and if so what colour?

]]> d0a43930293318c0fc9187793f7d0a3e Mitzygolf replied to the topic Holes in petrol tank in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/holes-in-petrol-tank/#post-42092 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:03:18 +0100 Thanks for your answers. I have filled with JB weld. If i get any more problems it’s an easy job to remove it and try one of your other suggestions. Cheers

]]> 86d58a71261303f5faeac91d3ae10b96 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Holes in petrol tank in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/holes-in-petrol-tank/#post-42055 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:41:49 +0100 What do you think about the different putty products you can buy?

]]> 728625d2996f9fc1fea699018ca6cde1 Mitzygolf started the topic Holes in petrol tank in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/holes-in-petrol-tank/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:25:57 +0100 Hi, on cleaning up this petrol tank I have found several small holes. What is the best way to fill them?

]]> b59f1440df6949e634de8fe1611f2960 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Paint preparation in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/paint-preparation/#post-42050 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:21:48 +0100 Thank you very much for your input everyone

Very interesting.

]]> 5e32a7b9b6fb3a7898a2224adfc8cbd1 Mitzygolf started the topic Paint preparation in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/paint-preparation/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:09:26 +0100 Hi, when cleaning up vintage mower parts for for painting do you fill the deep rust marks or just treat and paint?

]]> 7b410043e51db52c86ea5ddaf6ff8073 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Allen Oxford scythe year of manufacture? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-oxford-scythe-year-of-manufacture/#post-41888 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:22:56 +0000 Thanks

]]> 794bb0b04469baa4d8f9de2fb0399c47 Mitzygolf started the topic Allen Oxford scythe year of manufacture? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-oxford-scythe-year-of-manufacture/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:46:26 +0000 Hi, can anyone tell me the year of manufacture and model for this Allen Oxford Scythe please. Thanks

]]> 0eef617b52f8283f87254ca41ca0ff78 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Cutting cylinder bearing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-bearing/#post-41397 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:08:04 +0000 Thanks I’ll have a look

]]> 8a6dbaa8fb465fff2d7c939d2939d56f Mitzygolf replied to the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-regrind/#post-41393 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:18:17 +0000 S T Bishop quoted £53. A big difference from £22, how do they justify it

]]> 92b81ae3e73eb448a57a8019b0f451ea Mitzygolf started the topic Cutting cylinder bearing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-bearing/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:34:53 +0000 Hi, does anyone know what size bearings I need to order for a Ransomes lightweight cylinder ends. I’ve measured them but I can’t find anything to match my measurements. I’m thinking maybe they are worn so I’m getting a false reading. Thanks

]]> ce39313179ff7263b871bef6ed277d40 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-regrind/#post-41388 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 15:41:38 +0000 Thanks I’ll give them a call

]]> 07fc6544a4caa71cb0a9920d27685c21 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-regrind/#post-41386 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:19:58 +0000 Yes I saw those on EBay. The actual regrind is only £22 but it would cost me £20 in postage. I thought if could find someone locally I could save the postage.

]]> 5cae403b3e102f07b5b90a82062e34d1 Mitzygolf started the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-regrind/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:08:13 +0000 Where is the cheapest place near me (Bristol) that I can get a cylinder foreground.it’s Off the mower. Thanks

]]> 86fcf344b85a6b86153b29c1b2e375c1 Mitzygolf started the topic Bottom plate required in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bottom-plate-required/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:13:34 +0000 Hi, I need a 14″ bottom plate for a Ransomes lightweight mower. Has anyone any idea where I can source one please

]]> b643ae674b58143156e7d50be1506fb8 Mitzygolf started the topic Ransomes Lightweight land roller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fanzines-lightweight-land-roller/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:21:54 +0100 Hi, the right roller as shown in the photos is seized. My question is has do I remove the land roller completely to investigate. Thanks in advance. 👍👍

]]> ea5ce8e1b3aca80d16e18084aba8ce21 Mitzygolf started the topic Vista 550 air filter cover in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vista-550-air-filter-cover/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:43:29 +0100 Hi, does anyone have a spare air filter cover to fit the one in the photo. I may be able to get one from Australia but the cost would be prohibitive and that’s assuming it hasn’t gone out of production. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

]]> 2f89746a031e08c1f7903e05509dc94a Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40961 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:31:41 +0100 If anyone in the Bristol area needs any wood turning I can definitely recommend this chap. Turned two new handles for £20

]]> 0c651590d5415793996f851b9624daa9 Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40929 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:34:52 +0100 Yes that’s what I thought. Thanks Charlie

]]> 1ff69c54422f8e5f5de3a1dd2196cee9 Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40902 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:31:52 +0100 Sorry it won’t let me upload the photos for some reason

]]> ee4bc042c7ecc514c5fe4565f92fc389 Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40901 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:28:50 +0100 Hi, I’ve found someone to turn a new set of handle grips from a nice piece of hardwood. I would be interested to know whether you think I should stick to the original design ( as below) or go for something a little more elaborate

]]> 8abb2155a25e850f358c1273d6d9c1fc Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40896 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:50:12 +0100 Thanks for your reply. Very interesting

]]> 25e7bda4bbe8e3d1cd8aed413638a693 Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40891 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:57:33 +0100 Hi thanks for your answer that’s great. Do you know when the model name changed from “Lightweight” to “Minor”

]]> 9876c4899dbcf734676930597d2a55ec Mitzygolf replied to the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/#post-40882 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:34:33 +0100 I have found the ID plate which was covered in paint can anyone please date it from this:

]]> 7cb47cdc15961bc8533f880f5c20ceac Mitzygolf started the topic I D for this mower machine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/i-d-for-this-mower-machine/ Wed, 31 May 2023 14:41:56 +0100 Hi, I would like an I D for this machine please and any information anyone might have e.g. More or engine manual, parts diagrams history etc. Thanks in advance

]]> d5e52591c793baa0d8fc1268eb1a1500 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Mountfield Empress (MP83705-6) in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-empress-mp83705-6/#post-40709 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:10:52 +0100 This is what it looks like but seem very loose

]]> f7c75477b72c38a076116cc48ca561ed Mitzygolf started the topic Mountfield Empress (MP83705-6) in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mountfield-empress-mp83705-6/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:08:20 +0100 Hi, does anyone have a diagram of the drive cable linkage and adjustment please

]]> 181d5bcaf72c997f8a3be81d6040b845 Mitzygolf started the topic Vista 550 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vista-550/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:37:40 +0100 Hi, I’ve just acquired this mower and intend to renovate it. Does anyone have a photo of one when new so I have the original condition. Also any other information would be very helpful please. Thanks in anticipation.Modify message

]]> df866261203c7f466ee008ab5f851f54 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39819 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:19:21 +0100 Valves are both closed on tdc

]]> 6fe5d546f074da8114fa9432c2696280 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39818 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:17:08 +0100 I haven’t had the engine apart and it ran before the spark problem. It’s a mystery

]]> 759a53f14d2518ee434a831f772d3e02 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39817 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:14:42 +0100 And “movement”. Bloody predictive text!

]]> 330e8e2095e44e457f2a2dfececb4047 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39816 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:13:22 +0100 That should read ” feeler “

]]> cdbbdc9242e5a91b351d2015f05a905b Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/#post-39815 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:12:19 +0100 Checked the valves with a deeper and there is hardly any move many on the piston. I think I will check compression for peace of mind

]]> e9c0b0241fefbf3063ad9477bad173b0 Mitzygolf started the topic Monro tiller villiers C12 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-villiers-c12/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:03:35 +0100 Hi it’s me again. I solved the spark problem by fitting a new condenser but now nothing I do can get the engine firing. I have checked the timing several times and it looks spot on to me. I spray a little carb cleaner in to the pot turn her over and not a chance of firing. Any ideas

]]> e0084da2c304190c86f7b1a181ace4a0 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/3/#post-39694 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:11:29 +0100 Ok thanks

]]> 6a1e79ece77a66bd85b8571a7cc6581d Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/3/#post-39686 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:28:43 +0100 Hi the wire from the coil to the points isn’t long enough. Do have to use a specific wire or can I use a strand from normal three core cable?

]]> 77765c1c6e7ae1aec1f349bdcb8da400 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/3/#post-39650 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:47:23 +0100 I think I am going to change the condenser it was the only part of the ignition I didn’t change during the rebuild.

]]> f352a4e9af1e78406668498b58975b13 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/2/#post-39646 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:21:05 +0100 Ok thanks

]]> 6c40cbd64c1601a21bbce0444f7c3366 Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/2/#post-39644 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:12 +0100 It’s a new plug cap and the tester flashes when it’s connected from plug cap to earth. It’s as if the spark is not strong enough to jump the spark plug gap. Could it be the condenser?

]]> e17134eab3c9be5d685a18b7e4b43c1b Mitzygolf replied to the topic Monro tiller spark plug in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monro-tiller-spark-plug/page/2/#post-39638 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:10:12 +0100 Plug cap

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