Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | rollomk6 | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/rollomk6/activity/ Activity feed for rollomk6. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:17:46 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 07e90516545052f78e215236dfe0babd rollomk6 replied to the topic Shay Rotogardener in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/shay-rotogardener/#post-40702 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:04:01 +0100 Hello did you get a fuel cap for your shay cultivator ? I have one that will fit

]]> c91ae65546d443038b35218d85e80679 rollomk6 replied to the topic formers boy Minorette in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/formers-boy-minorette/#post-40222 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:28:44 +0000 Hello Tommy I had one of those machines with a two stroke engine what engine does your machines have villiers mk12 perhaps I have brochures that might be helpfull for you if you want a copy let me know I also can remember about them so if you want to call me after 5pm I will leave my details in a private message

]]> d48a378420a4b05ee884f97fdee64f1b rollomk6 replied to the topic The Allen Motostandard Tractior in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-allen-motostandard-tractior/#post-39647 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:12:53 +0100 Hello Jeff I am still waiting for you to get in touch

]]> ea65c80118743caaea35d76f3ea6290c rollomk6 replied to the topic The Allen Motostandard Tractior in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-allen-motostandard-tractior/#post-39498 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:22:13 +0100 Hello Jeff I have sent you a private message can you contact me

]]> f8dc8e16bccae081af1f7f89c139204a rollomk6 replied to the topic The magnets have been over charged! in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-magnets-have-been-over-charged/#post-39013 Tue, 10 May 2022 19:16:13 +0100 Hi there it is a Beeman Garden Tractor

]]> 7db0686fd6da81f3dc560fffa8192fcf rollomk6 started the topic First Rally for 2022 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/first-rally-for-2022/ Mon, 02 May 2022 09:24:41 +0100 Hi All we attended our First Vintage Show of 2022 on Sunday 1st May at Hethersgill vintage Rally Carlisle Airport Cumbria and what great time we had nice to meet people again from all parts of the country and a bonus as well as the sunshine we came home with 1 2 3 prizes what a great start to 2022 I have included some pictures for you to see

]]> 18598d1ec47d53995a2e90c990d9a6a9 rollomk6 replied to the topic Merry Christmas to All in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-christmas-to-all/#post-38372 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 10:00:12 +0000 Hello all best wishes for a guid Christmas and a great new year

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Regards Simars are us

]]> 26019d8a36da1fc1e929b7d9c6abe8e4 rollomk6 replied to the topic Operation Simar in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/operation-simar/#post-38352 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:33:12 +0000 and some more

]]> e7d23915cd1df028bdc682e4921a7cab rollomk6 replied to the topic Operation Simar in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/operation-simar/#post-38348 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:30:56 +0000 Good evening all yes the Eagle landed on Monday at 10 am here is some pictures of it

]]> 9f6c8421bf8cca1ff04a9eaab2d1dcfa rollomk6 replied to the topic how to date Colwood motor hoe in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-date-colwood-motor-hoe/#post-37730 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:00:30 +0100 Hello ted 20
I too have a colwood with belt drive arrived yesterday is that not amazing
Date will be easier using the jap dating list is yours a jap 2a that is what mine is hope this helps

]]> 858906fd52d49443fd3b216d71750562 rollomk6 replied to the topic Update on my Simar 35 in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/update-on-my-simar-35/#post-37442 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:32:26 +0100 Hi some more pictures from todays work

]]> ab726e6c435b31d5f75b508c5151a8f7 rollomk6 started the topic Update on my Simar 35 in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/update-on-my-simar-35/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:48:05 +0100 Evening all
Just thought I would put some pictures of My Simar 35 Rototiller after completing a Engine rebuild It now starts first pull and plays sweet music to me and my Neighbours Ha Ha It was a lovely sunny day here so put a coat of owatroil preserver on it and it looks good so here are some pictures

]]> 1e6f19bb17ac0aa1133c01daae9d5fa5 rollomk6 started the topic Welcome home close the gate your home once more in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/welcome-home-close-the-gate-your-home-once-more-2/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:37:57 +0100 Hello all here is one for Charlie my simar 35 back home where it belongs after living a shed with a leaking roof, Getting a bit of TLC and some repairs will hopefully be singing soon
Charlie has dated it to 1955

]]> 83008ccdce93abfe0789488b438357dc rollomk6 started the topic in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/welcome-home-close-the-gate-your-home-once-more/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:35:22 +0100 Hello all here is one for Charlie my simar 35 back home where it belongs after living a shed with a leaking roof, Getting a bit of TLC and some repairs will hopefully be singing soon

]]> 1db3ff9305fdf57e213984fbd6d20367 rollomk6 replied to the topic Clifford 400 4? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/clifford-400-4/#post-36813 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:52:04 +0000 Hello i have sent you a private message

]]> 555e10f9775e083ef291733375fe8149 rollomk6 replied to the topic Clifford 400 4? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/clifford-400-4/#post-36812 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:31:21 +0000 Hello vwmad1
I think you have a Clifford model A3 Engine appears to be a JAP model 6 you will be able to date the machine by the letter code stamped on the engine block this is located on the top of the crank case beside the carburetor if you help with this or info i can help

]]> e9f75dd87b3db5241a5b2dc0327f952a rollomk6 replied to the topic clifford model A mk1 in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/clifford-model-a-mk1/#post-36746 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:27:52 +0000 Hi there i have sent you a private message

]]> 12480af744489898ed4e636006afc6e2 rollomk6 replied to the topic February issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/february-issue-the-cultivator-3/#post-36634 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:27:30 +0000 Hello you are right Mr Foster and many thanks to Alan for another great magazine and for including my Tractor story you never what might come from up north
Regards John little one half of the Blues Brothers

]]> b41ec327446f626731e01a07653ae00a rollomk6 replied to the topic February issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/february-issue-the-cultivator-3/#post-36634 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:27:30 +0000 Hello you are right Mr Foster and many thanks to Alan for another great magazine and for including my Tractor story you never what might come from up north
Regards John little one half of the Blues Brother

]]> 6716c1c53a89187d9c797ea7ac981a60 rollomk6 replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bantam-6/#post-36633 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:09:18 +0000 Hi There i have sent you a pm regarding the Bantam

]]> 7df7fe3462d382b0d53eed334ec149b7 rollomk6 replied to the topic Farmers Boy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/farmers-boy/page/2/#post-36306 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:51:53 +0000 Hi all i have a instruction book for the minor and minorette and list 140 gear oil for the gearbox it states that the combined oil level and drain plug are situated on the right hand side of the gear case and for topping up the tractor must be level and for draining the machine must be tilted backwards hope that helps Happy New Year to one and all

]]> 6af1e49d59f0ef6d3e5a040730a61a78 rollomk6 replied to the topic Simar 35c in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/simar-35c/#post-36263 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:52:57 +0000 Hi There My Three Simars are all 18 mm. Champion no8 com was a very popular plug at the time you should be to get an alternative try the green spark plug company they might have something

]]> d114371a6e535ebb0814d5089793c34a rollomk6 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36091 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:11:11 +0000 Hi Mike no I dont have a digital copy but could scan and email to you if you want leave me your email details in a pm to me thanks

]]> c6ace0968c19734a97efe7f3da1ecedb rollomk6 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36040 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:12:46 +0000 Hi Mike I have a brochure for that machine and i am sure it shows the mower and a mechanical hoe attachment as well as the Rotavator attached to the front . Yes my own machine although small is quite heavy and awkward good luck with your machine

]]> 46840ddb60767b6279108a27446b1671 rollomk6 replied to the topic New unknown rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/new-unknown-rotavator/#post-36038 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:00:04 +0000 Hi Mike what you have is a Farmers boy Minor Rotary Hoe With a Villiers mk12 four stroke engine I have one but it has the earlier Villiers two stroke engine model 3g
Made by Raven Engineering in kingston on Thames these were built about 1958 hope this helps

]]> 5690a0698b6a59d14d70d764e93349e0 rollomk6 replied to the topic Gutbrod 1032 help?! in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-help/#post-35999 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:32:51 +0000 Hi There I can help you with your questions i have already sent you a pm with my contact address

]]> 9e2d09ca2d98cbb38e0cd62c58adbc5a rollomk6 replied to the topic Misgivings culto in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/misgivings-culto/#post-35993 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:37:56 +0000 Hi I sent you a pm

]]> 17146b2e3cb6b1d61124406a0e01108b rollomk6 replied to the topic Gutbrod 1032 wiring and fuel tap in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gutbrod-1032-wiring-and-fuel-tap/#post-35992 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:33:35 +0000 I have sent you a pm

]]> 68a72767a52b7c418a75c0de166b4a22 rollomk6 started the topic My BMB Special in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/my-bmb-special/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 20:33:36 +0000 Hi all Interesting Machine for you to look at converting a walk behind Machine to a four Wheeler what are your thoughts

]]> 20e6f3fc005e838eedf457194f236345 rollomk6 started the topic Alive and Well in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/alive-and-well/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:45:26 +0000 Hello
Just a few Pictures of my Tractor in the yard for the first run

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