Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Monz | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/monz/activity/ Activity feed for Monz. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:18:34 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 99378d796417d60255dedf68e0cc3e56 Monz replied to the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/#post-37154 Thu, 06 May 2021 19:18:07 +0100 Ok thanks guys. That’s great advice. I guess I should use small nuts and bolts so that I don’t beat the tank up too much. Have you ever used vinegar or the off the shelf methods?
Thanks

Mark

]]> 0a8bad96307bff0f1705d508e64d00db Monz replied to the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/#post-37148 Wed, 05 May 2021 19:32:17 +0100 I totally agree. I’m still struggling to find out which model the engine is in case I need parts. The coil needs replacing along with the HT lead. Some new gaskets would be great but I can always make those myself. I also need to to figure out if I can clean the rust out of the fuel tank!!

]]> 23642b9cc4e760bd45ff26afb5e7b6b3 Monz replied to the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/#post-37143 Tue, 04 May 2021 19:30:31 +0100 Wow. Thanks so much. That’s amazing. I had no idea it was that old. Have you dated it purely on that time frame being the only period in which that engine was fitted? I saw an old brochure from 1936 that had one in but I assumed mine would be a later model. Now I’m even more keen to do it justice. Do you know which model Villiers engine it would…[Read more]

]]> ec0e24882c98debafb10428cba995d09 Monz replied to the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/#post-37133 Mon, 03 May 2021 16:22:56 +0100 Hi Everyone. I’ve added some more pics of the engine of my Rotoscythe. Can anyone help identify? Thanks in advance.

]]> 96ff3cec80160827d03cf8eb482d38ac Monz replied to the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/#post-37124 Sun, 02 May 2021 19:24:14 +0100 Thanks Charlie. That’s great info. There is no cable on the lever on the left hand side over the clutch at present. I’ll have a look to see if I can figure out how the handle bar swing works and fix it if I can. I’ve been changing my back garden and spent a while this afternoon using the tiller to rotivate part of my existing lawn and some of the…[Read more]

]]> bb973e710a4787e19cfd2ae292f12002 Monz replied to the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/#post-37118 Sun, 02 May 2021 06:43:36 +0100 If there’s any history that can be added, I’d love to hear it. I’ve not delved any deeper than the carb so far, but I have one more lever than I have cables running to the engine. Does ano know if it’s supposed to be geared?

]]> 92696c57e8808ebf8bc39272108eb5a9 Monz replied to the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/#post-37118 Sun, 02 May 2021 06:43:36 +0100 I’ve spelt Monro wrong in the title🙄. Apologies. Resolved!

]]> 19f47c5075e78878223ea29f1ef82cf5 Monz replied to the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/#post-37118 Sun, 02 May 2021 06:43:36 +0100 I’ve spelt Monro wrong in the title🙄. Apologies

]]> 07a1c324fb2dbbc1faf953ef21f9dbc7 Monz started the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/ Sun, 02 May 2021 06:39:52 +0100 Morning everyone. Charlie was kind enough to respond to my Rotoscythe post where I mentioned a Monro tiller. Here are some pics. I have it running, although not currently able use the pull start due to significant wear making it slip. The idle jet was pretty bunged up but after a quick clean, she’s now running. I’ve also had to cobble an air…[Read more]

]]> d715e74f4f8176e652168999920ee61f Monz started the topic MonroTiller minor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/monroe-minor-tiller/ Sun, 02 May 2021 06:39:52 +0100 Morning everyone. Charlie was kind enough to respond on my Rotoscythe post where I mentioned a Monro tiller. Here are some pics. I have it running, although not currently able use the pull start due to significant wear making it slip. The idle jet was pretty bunged up but after a quick clean, she’s now running. I’ve also had to cobble an air…[Read more]

]]> d1e3dd381fff64a56d7d2521b4d821af Monz started the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:30:37 +0100 Hello fellow vintage garden enthusiasts. I’m hoping someone may be able to help identify the Villiers engine that I have on my recently acquired Rotoscythe lawnmower. I hope the attached pic helps. I can provide more if needed. I’m looking to restore and use the lawnmower myself. I’ve also been lucky to get my hands on a working Monro minor tiller…[Read more]

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