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Rotevat

@rotevat Active 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Engine running fine. Was a case of points timing View
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    rotevat replied to the topic Toro in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Toro 13 32g. Probably built early 2000s ?

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    rotevat started the topic Toro in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Are there any uk companies that do spares/service parts for older Toro mowers ?

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    rotevat posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago

    Engine running fine. Was a case of points timing

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    rotevat replied to the topic timing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 3 years, 9 months ago

    Joys of two strokes ! Found an old post regarding timing :- points start opening 5/32 inch BTDC. Also refitting flywheel accurately.As said check simple things first although My previous workings with 2 strokes best do a leak down test to check condition seals especially old engines.

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    rotevat replied to the topic timing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 3 years, 9 months ago

    Just some more info,the engine would start okay and run for 30 mins then stop. After cooling it would start again.It has had a new set of points/condenser/coil fitted but will not start at all now. Personally i would be looking at crank seals ( 2 stroke) but the machine belongs to a work colleague.

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    rotevat replied to the topic timing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 3 years, 9 months ago

    I should have added that the model is a C25 with points set up

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    rotevat started the topic timing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi i have a Oxford Allen Scythe machine, can any one guide me on the correct timing set up on these machines ?

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    rotevat replied to the topic Running in the forum Garden implements 4 years ago

    Pulse jet carb. To be fair I was not 100 % satisified with its running but engine is fitted to cement mixer so neglected over last 30 yrs

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    rotevat replied to the topic Running in the forum Garden implements 4 years ago

    Sorted. I had forgot to tighten the carb to cylinder head bolts so running lean.

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    rotevat replied to the topic Running in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Done some research on this.Apart from cleaning the carb through again advised to check carb to fuel tank seal and “preload” diaphragm. This is achieved by pulling out choke by app 3/8 ins and then tightening carb to tank screws ?

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    rotevat started the topic Running in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    I might have spoke to soon. My engine starts nearly first pull but however it seems to run fir a while then stop. After several similar attempts it carries in running fine. I would presume a fuel issue ? I did change the diaphragm and cleaned the carb in a ultrasound tank.

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    rotevat started the topic running in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    My little rebuild project fired up and ran okay in the end.
    Cheers for everyone’s help.

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    rotevat started the topic Washer in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know a uk supplier of Thrust washer (222949) ? I have tried Briggs bits.

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    rotevat replied to the topic Pulley in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure about two speed pulley. Standard P.T.O end one. Hopefully my attempts for a weld repair will be okay. Have not found a uk supplier of pulleys yet.

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    rotevat replied to the topic Pulley in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Fitted to cement mixer. 3 hp engine 1982 built date. Engine is black painted. Have someone Who has offered to weld it so fingers crossed.

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    rotevat started the topic Pulley in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Oh well my luck ran out in the end. I managed to break the crank belt pulley wheel on removal. It’s held in place by a grub screw and has (17) stamped on it. I dont suppose theses are still available ?

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    rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    After some searching the bore on my engine is alloy not steel. Therefore honing not recommended. Standard rings to fit then

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    rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Is it still necessary to hone bore if fitting standard rings. When I turn crank the piston Drags up oil onto the bore wall. I presume the oil scrapper ring is u/s ?

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    rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    Managed pay via help section link. Hopefully account be updated in next few days !

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    rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    My account shows trial membership till Dec21 which must be a fault. Also I can still post on forums ? Have tried to upgrade to paid membership but but will not accept current un & password as already logged. Bit stuck at moment

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