Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Phillip F | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/phillipfinchyahoo-com/activity/ Activity feed for Phillip F. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:20:40 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fbb83417198c00810572ab03ac314c17 Phillip F replied to the topic Barford Atom Leaking Oil Seals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/barford-atom-leaking-oil-seals/#post-32597 Sat, 09 Nov 2019 13:09:55 +0000 Hi Graham,
Looks like you’ve got a good project there 😉 I’m miles away from you down South-KT8, usually have to drive a distance to pick-up this kit from auctions! Got some good London clay down the plot that needs ploughing! In the Atom – 15/30 manual is a diagram of the wheel hub and free wheel housing. It’s simple construction and all comes…[Read more]

]]> 150e81341438bb269beb68799b7fa900 phillipfinchyahoo-com's profile was updated https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/18343/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 12:53:33 +0000 0 43f257ce38fc5dd1dd8a5538636bec27 Phillip F replied to the topic Barford Atom Leaking Oil Seals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/barford-atom-leaking-oil-seals/#post-32357 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:36:14 +0000 Hi Graham,

It’s going well thanks. I’m most keen to get the machine in full working order for ploughing the plot – not so worried about restoring to original/authentic condition (no.1 machine has a Honda G200 engine).

Managed to restore wheel hubs, replace throttle and create a dead-man’s handle. Worked out how to ‘rip’ out old oil shaft-seals…[Read more]

]]> 11ddd782dfedbb47566f4c6d1121b53a Phillip F started the topic Barford Atom Leaking Oil Seals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/barford-atom-leaking-oil-seals/ Sat, 29 Jun 2019 13:04:34 +0100 After some basic restoration I’m starting to do the tricky stuff now, well tricky for me 🙂 Wonder if anyone can help with tips on how to change the axle oil seals on my Barford Atom? Any info would be appreciated.

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