Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/oddhatuk/activity/ Activity feed for Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk). Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:39:43 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0eb03ece45742781e19c9064a2fc6afa Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Magneto overhaul in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/magneto-overhaul/#post-42383 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:58:06 +0100 Neil Jarret will overhaul magnetos or supply components. He is Ransomes256 on here.

]]> f7f389cffad1ad461cee7ac22975f976 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Early Ransomes MG 2? in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-ransomes-mg-2/#post-39918 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:30:35 +0100 I believe that early MG2s had their serial no. on the body to the left of the engine, assuming that the serial no. plate at the back no longer exists. The engine no should be next to the oil filler. A picture of the wheels and load bearing rollers would be useful as early MG2s had different wheels to the later machines.

]]> 4ec486762fd85fe763d101f19b4fa0b8 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Tracks Across The Field 20th and 21st August in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tracks-across-the-field-20th-and-21st-august/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:33:47 +0100 Tracks across the Field 20th and 21st August 2022 at Froxfield nr.
Petersfield GU32 1BD

Large horticultural working area and camping available, for entry form
and more information go to:-

Tracks Across the Field

]]> a1c3d6409a6b08794938582e21b428aa Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransomed MG2 magneto in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomed-mg2-magneto/#post-37228 Fri, 21 May 2021 07:35:49 +0100 Neil Jarratt is the best person to ask, he is ransomes256 on here.

]]> b48c657dff58156783b902bbc75056c2 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Vhgmc 2021 calendar in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vhgmc-2021-calendar/#post-36293 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:29 +0000 Excellent thankyou

]]> 8332766767aabfaa9cb4c94384f622fc Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransomes Crawler Collection in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-crawler-collection/#post-33348 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:14:54 +0000 Sorry to hear that you are parting with your collection, I wondered if MERL would be interested as they have the Ransomes archives or the Rural Life Centre at Tilford or similiar. Perhaps Neil Jarret may know of somebody who would like your collection.

]]> a2b29330b7dc46d72c6a5ea58fbbab72 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransome ts 30 plough in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-ts-30-plough/#post-32192 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:36:37 +0100 This website has a section on ploughing which is worth reading.
Not knowing where you are I suggest you go to a ploughing match, they often have a horticultural class. The Society of Ploughmen website is a good place to start:-

http://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches

]]> c100d5586fe6732648aa234f91bc8e02 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Early Trusty Rebuild in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/early-trusty-rebuild/#post-30123 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:16:40 +0000

Did chairperson work at the Trusty factory as a lad?
The works picture looks Chair Geoff as a lad.

Either that or the Chairperson’s father had a bicycle!!!

]]> 871910df019c37268425a1d911dcf0b9 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Working Weekend 18th & 19th August 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/working-weekend-18th-19th-august-2018/#post-28993 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:20:49 +0100 Just over two weeks to go before Tracks.
Large horticultural working area, camping available from the Friday, Beer tent and entertainment Saturday night.

All entries welcome.

]]> a99fb2e9503e84e643d5b46919ff3fbd Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Working Weekend 18th & 19th August 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/working-weekend-18th-19th-august-2018/#post-28833 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:19:34 +0100 Thank you Mr Haggle, I know it is short notice and also clashes with Tractorfest.

]]> e8eebc45d6c28c58613b25d49ad789b5 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Working Weekend 18th & 19th August 2018 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/working-weekend-18th-19th-august-2018/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:01:02 +0100 Tracks Across The Field at Froxfield Hants GU32 1BD

Horticultural entries welcome, for more information and entry form go to http://www.whtic.co.uk

]]> 689700bf6d6921d85cc1ffbda66e4b2c Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Tractor World Autumn October 8/9th 2016 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-autumn-october-89th-2016/page/2/#post-22264 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:20:12 +0100 Have received my pass for Newbury Tractor World, will be there with my MG2.
Hugh

]]> c4b043e139fbd524058d668cbd8b1c6d Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic welland Sale this is a bit rare in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/welland-sale-this-is-a-bit-rare/#post-21780 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:57:20 +0100 Possibly an insecure load:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-34337072

]]> 366117e48a3cb79831d562862ac4e66c Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) 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-20396 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:05:43 +0100 Me too, have sent Charlie a PM

]]> 828fa09344c3f2fc60521a02dccbe6b5 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic View new content in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/view-new-content/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:24:57 +0000 Hooray Thankyou whoever set up this link at long last, now we will not have to search through the complex structure of the forums.

Please now sort out the login procedure it always returns to the front page regardless of which page you are viewing when logging in which is very irritating, whereas when logging out it leaves you on the page you are viewing.

]]> 2fc94193b0e2e8b9a8cdc3d7f7d2af53 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Tractor World Ransome MG2...who to call in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-ransome-mg2-who-to-call/#post-19712 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:12:16 +0000 The plan is for everyone to meet up at 1pm each day at the Ransomes display at Tractor World Malvern. Look forward to seeing you there.

]]> 098efb88e280a4a9a1b482f0c7726b3a Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransomes Certes Mk 6 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-certes-mk-6/#post-19711 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:08:37 +0000 It’s worth a try cleaning them up, I have a Ransomes plough that had been very well weathered but with a bit of persuasion got all the oil nipples working.

]]> fa90d4d92149484940c06e14fce3aa76 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic New Mystery Object for Christmas in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-mystery-object-for-christmas/#post-15543 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:04:21 +0000 I suspect that it is part of Santa’s trusty sleigh.

]]> 10d57b04f0a4ebe73a83aa219bfc5836 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Roadless Tracks in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/roadless-tracks-2/#post-15310 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:09:34 +0000 A searchlight with tracks is shown in the first picture on this page

http://skylighters.org/howalightworks/index.html

]]> a3f7876420584a32902ea1b6f136e02f Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 Serial number 137 in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg2-serial-number-137/page/2/#post-14703 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:34:25 +0100 My 1945 MG2 has traces of green paint under the blue on the engine sump. I had assumed that this might have been a war time economy, but perhaps it was Ransomes practice to use green as an undercoat?

]]> 9b678235e5a32d3d3f58abac9d11cfff Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ultimate Ransomes Find? in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ultimate-ransomes-find/#post-14217 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:32:49 +0100 Please continue posting on this very interesting aspect of the Ransomes MG story

Hugh

]]> 52bef245db19c418f5b8732ae6dc5e2f Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Insurance in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/insurance-2/#post-14216 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:29:58 +0100 I have my MG2 insured with Cherished Car Insurance http://cherishedcarinsurance.co.uk/
They are very helpful

Hugh

]]> 22989c9daffdf62a1178c0ce0a5ecfb7 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Trusty Steed engine rebuild in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-steed-engine-rebuild/page/4/#post-13942 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:39:13 +0100 Try Morris Lubricants

http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/products/classsteam/classic-engine-oils/golden-film-sae-30-classic-motor-oil.html

Hugh

]]> bd5298353467f99002b3fd3117ec92f0 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Weeley working weekend 2015 in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/weeley-working-weekend-2015/#post-13941 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:35:43 +0100 I’ll be there (sounds like the Four Tops)

I will arrive friday pm.

Hugh

]]> 70212a6e8b23745cc48b0da37c326c30 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic What are these please? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-are-these-please/#post-13242 Sun, 31 May 2015 14:29:14 +0100 Seen at the Rural Life Museum at Tilford this morning

]]> a716e020a2103b832f33f23c901266e3 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransomes MG5 in Norway in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-mg5-in-norway/#post-13240 Sun, 31 May 2015 14:23:24 +0100 Hello and welcome to the forum.

Your MG5 is looking good, Neil Jarret is the best source of parts in this country email njarrett at btinternet.com , he is on this forum as ransome256

Dave Clark would like the serial no for the MG register, have a look at the Survivors section of this website.

Good luck with sourcing the parts and the rest of…[Read more]

]]> 20556d923d5c0231cbb88892944b0239 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Allen Scythe in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-2/#post-12932 Tue, 05 May 2015 17:28:13 +0100 Hello and welcome to the forum.

I cannot help with specific information but the following sites are usefull

http://oldlawnmowerclub.info/club/about – search for allen

http://johnallenofoxford.webs.com/

Villiers Parts stock spares for Allen Scythes

]]> 6d051b0573fddef1af2ea19142720679 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Budding remembered in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/budding-remembered/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:54:39 +0100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-32427078

]]> f4f9f0dc4b6f1139d7402ec8d601c92b Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransome MG2 manufacture date in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-mg2-manufacture-date/#post-12689 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:28:55 +0100 Thanks to expeatfarmer I now know the serial no of my MG2 it’s 1741 making it a 1945 machine,
the photo method of enhancing the number worked well

]]> 7d54c2822e53416d9ba99ef82cd59b20 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Ransome MG2 manufacture date in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-mg2-manufacture-date/#post-12670 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:10:20 +0100 Thankyou for the replies, I will have a go at adjusting the contrast etc. on a photo. The underside of the gearbox cover was blank.

]]> 15d33958f26a194d01fc0f9d6bdba73a Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Ransome MG2 manufacture date in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-mg2-manufacture-date/ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 19:47:21 +0100 Inspired by expeatfarmers pictures of MG2 no 137 I took the top off the gearbox of my MG2, both crown wheels are marked AV 9×34 with no other markings on the rims, makes me wonder if they are replacements for the original ones. Does anyone know if this is likely? At least I know that the brakes have plenty of life left in them!

I am trying to…[Read more]

]]> fcdc6b17ebb85ab185c2b9a0dfe85dab Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Worth emulating? in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/worth-emulating/ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:52:43 +0000 Something for the VHGMC to emulate?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-31677120

Would have liked to have seen more of the horses,

Hugh

]]> 1984081e5e6545295e39a6e807538b89 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Smith's Aero Seed Fiddle in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/smiths-aero-seed-fiddle/#post-11665 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:12:54 +0000 Aah, but which came first, the fiddle or the committee membership?

]]> 07896168a088ed5db82725fb9a530e94 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic health and safety the funny side in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/health-and-safety-the-funny-side/#post-11642 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:20:16 +0000 I like the counterweight, does she have to lean out when they turn left?

This lady could take lessons from this picture:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-31422635

]]> 05d3b4c59660adc6f32468bdcfd01dee Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Missing Ransomes MG2 x2 in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/missing-ransomes-mg2-x2/#post-11543 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:14:59 +0000 Can you give any more info about these MG2s?

(I believe mine spent most of its life in Essex but i don’t know its serial no.)

Hugh

]]> 979541539b8ab668260b1c6cf976447e Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Can anyone help please!!!!!!!!!! in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/can-anyone-help-please/#post-11049 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:32:31 +0000 Try Hawk Fasteners in Middlesborough or Namrick in Hove. I bought 3/4″ Whit bolts at Alton Bolt and Tool recently, all have web sites.

]]> c8552c8118ab44f86041efccba9a9287 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Project: MG6 restoration in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/project-mg6-restoration/#post-10891 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:28:56 +0000 I can recommend Morris Lubricants:-
http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=138

I use their oils for my MG2, they will advise which of their products are suitable for the MG6

Good luck with the restoration,
Hugh

]]> 29d7c3cb6123a6b7a93a29c91ceddb5e Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Are we missing a trick? in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/are-we-missing-a-trick/#post-9638 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:21:01 +0100 A very good idea, running machines will attract attention.

]]> 9a534323f6d1bbf414d2d01640a50b05 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Simar 56A Carb in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-56a-carb/#post-8683 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:55:05 +0100 Found this web site for a company making Amal carbs based in Salisbury, they also do SU and Zenith carbs.

http://amalcarb.co.uk/?___store=amal

]]> f789a4cc2caafb0594c38159a5a7e46b Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Simar 56A Carb in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-56a-carb/#post-8644 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:23:28 +0100 This looks identical to the carburetor on the Ransome MG2. Neil Jarrett sells jet keys for the original square headed jets, part no S24

]]> c9a534bce031e95bc8c74c0d2fe66d51 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) started the topic Pegson Unitractor in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pegson-unitractor/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:55:19 +0100 There is one for sale on that well known auction site.
Curious machine, wish I had the space for it,
Hugh

]]> 0302ccebe9ba6ec81483e91efe08693b Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Exhibitors Information sheet? in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/exhibitors-information-sheet/#post-8563 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:45:44 +0100 Yes please, I need the information sheet also,
thanks,
Hugh

]]> a022fd2abc0e96e145d6e02ed3cc7370 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic dodgy members/ spammers in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/dodgy-members-spammers/#post-8510 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:06:30 +0100 Hello Charlie

The spammers are at it again in the machinery and main forum areas. The trial forum membership needs the captcha thingy on the application page.

Thanks
Hugh

]]> 542366be167cdef5031e8a923a47ae45 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Maybe the shed needs a sort out!! in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/maybe-the-shed-needs-a-sort-out/#post-8254 Sat, 24 May 2014 15:06:57 +0100 And I thought that my shed and garage were full! I’m an amateur compared with you Charlie.

]]> 65771affa9a1151dcc37d99ee9e26399 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic anzani plough parts in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anzani-plough-parts/#post-8147 Sun, 18 May 2014 13:51:34 +0100 I have bought a couple of bits from Westlake and can recomend them,they are very prompt with delivery. They are on that well known auction site and are based at Peakirk just north of Peterborough.

]]> ec65d1ebd21dd39463180b17d14c3666 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Tyre Sizes in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tyre-sizes/#post-7602 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:49:50 +0100 Thanks Charlie,

Your list will be a very useful reference, perhaps there should be a section on the forum for info such as this.

My Ransome C29 tool frame had 10 x 2 Dunlop tyres on the depth wheels, I think this is 4.00 – 6 in modern terms

]]> 2e98daa8389969dfc3a8b197f3f8b820 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Tyre Sizes in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tyre-sizes/#post-7585 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:33:09 +0100 This I think is a good explanation of tyre sizes

http://www.allterraintyres.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=8

All Terrain Tyres is an offshoot of Tyre Rite.

]]> 565e4fac2e40b2cc86bfcb833fd72306 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic Spam etc in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/spam-etc/#post-6731 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:40:29 +0000 There are two in the Stanfield thread and one in the Radio controlled mower 1959 thread.

Thankyou for your hard work in clearing the others.

]]> 4f554a5bffaefb10e8e3a67c7a49f20c Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic The Trials of Life in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-trials-of-life/#post-6077 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:45:02 +0000 Toetector slippers would be very useful, it is not unknown for me to garden in my slippers!

]]> f3a66b7d72f993a4d79e8cb79aba56a4 Hugh Pearce (oddhatuk) replied to the topic ransomes track rubbers in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-track-rubbers/#post-6076 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:42:04 +0000 I suggest you contact Neil Jarrett who is very knowlegable about Ransome MGs. He is on this forum and his email address is neiljarrrett at btinternet.com

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