[ransomes256]

For all MG2 owners I have taken the plunge and this week expect delivery of some remanufactured steel flywheels. These will be available on a first come first served basis and are unlikely to be repeated.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Charlie,
You are correct Apart from the MG2, MG5 and some MG6 there were a number of mowers and the Ransomes overgreen fitted with versions of the 244 and model 15 Amal carburettors which all use the same float.
I really need to consider the demand carefully as based on the minimum order and tooling costs the financial outlay is considerable. I have also just committed to tooling for a batch of fuel pump glass bowls for the MG5 and MG6 engines. (I still have glass bowls for the MG2 Autoklean filter)
As and when I get anything I will put them for sale in the cultivator.
One day I will retire !!!
Neil

[ransomes256]

We need to get some serious commitments to order these before we could consider manufacture due to the set up costs.

If you do think you need a flywheel please do not sit back and wait for them to be available as currently it appears there is not enough demand.

[ransomes256]

Paula and I are currently self isolating but still managing to ship parts.
Generally if over 2kg I can currently get a courier to collect from my doorstep so no contact. Smaller items (less than 2kg) are a bit more difficult but our local shop who is also the Post Office are doing food order deliveries to the village so as long as I need something they are willing to take my packets from the step.
I am not sure how long this situation will continue if the Government has to enforce a tighter control on people movements.
Please all stay safe and well.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Brett,
I do not know for sure but I have some NOS Amal 398 carburettors and spares (for Ransomes MG crawlers) which I believe are based on the same arrangement as the 397 but with a horizontal rather than vertical mounting flange.
There should be a spring on the choke lever which should prevent the problems of the choke self closing.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Hi,
As my hobbyI have a lot of the spares and a copy of the manual .
Please send me a direct email njarrett@btinternet.com
Regards
Neil

[ransomes256]

Louis / Dave,
Although the carburettor may need to be a Amal 244/873 it is more likely it should have been a Amal 356/1 and I believe the pump would need to be Amal 150/861A
I would need to see photographs of the engine to be more accurate.
Regards
Neil

[ransomes256]

Louis,
Both the carburettor and fuel pumps are unique to the Ransomes MG and are scarce items.
I have the majority of new spares for the tractors but currently neither of the two items but if you email me at njarrett@btinternet.com and I will send you a list.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Please send me an email to njarrett@btinternet.com

Neil

[ransomes256]

Keith,
No such thing as a stupid question just one you need an answer to.
In general the magneto only needs a little oil and only about every 200 hours so I guess with a vintage machine not that often. Use engine oil and only a few drops required assuming lubricated when serviced.
I use a conventional hand oil can but it is not easy to get access or see what you are doing.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Jonathan,
I have always been puzzled by this.
You are correct about the move but not the colour. Never under stood why.
If you consider the ploughs were always the lighter blue.
As you know I have had many new original parts for the later machines and they are all the darker Orwell blue.
Nearly all owner restorers paint with a gloss finish but all the parts are a matt / eggshell finish.
Your early MG2 was painted a different light blue green colour (cannot remember what you discovered)
Neil

[ransomes256]

Jonathan,
You have the colours the wrong way round.
Orwell is the darker blue and Nacton the lighter.
So Orwell is on late MG5, MG6 and MG40
Nacton is on MG2 and early MG5
Neil

[ransomes256]

Pete,
I am the person with spares so drop me an email njarrett@btinternet.com and I will send you a list.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Parsnip.
You are correct the oil seals in the weight carrying rollers, rear wheel hubs and front drive hubs are all to be installed in reverse to normal practice. (spring facing out) It is designed so the oil opens the seal and pushes the dirt away then closes down to keep it out. Any mud pushing against the seal then forces it down tighter. This is why you should never use grease as this will hold the seal open and let the dirt in. Additionally grease in these slow moving parts only works on initial fill as once moved away does not return to where needed. The heavy oil EP140 flows especially in the main side drive gearboxes where the hub gear paddles around lifting the oil to distribute it to all the bearings and gears.
The oil seals in the engine, reduction and main gearbox, plus PTO are all the conventional way round to keep the oil in.
Neil

[ransomes256]

Bob,
You could try sending an email to the Holder group in Germany who may know of a suppier.
http://www.einachser.org/holder/index.html
Neil

[Author]

Posts