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Brian Smith

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 months, 1 week ago

    Thank you wrisrpin and trusty220,
    Yes, there is a good bit of sideways movement as you can see from the photos.
    I’ll investigate the cause and report back.
    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Folks,

    thankfully other then normal maintenance, I have had no problems with my Motor Triple for the last 2 years.

    Now I have an issue which I am struggling to figure out. Any advice would be appreciated.

    When cutting, it keeps throwing the vee belt off for the rear (middle cylinder) I replaced the vee belt as it was cracked and worn.

    With…[Read more]

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 7 months ago

    Relined and springs replaced. Now working perfectly.
    Plenty of grease applied and it shouldn’t seize again.
    Thank you for all the guidance, much appreciated.

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 9 months ago

    Thank you for all the help and advice.

    I found a Ransomes agent near Dublin which is the closest for me. Parts come from the UK but I can collect them easily from their shop. They can also arrange the repair of the lining. A good find I think.

    I go on holidays for 2 weeks tomorrow so this job has to be postponed until I return.

    I’ll put up a…[Read more]

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for the encouragement, I finally got it off but it fought me right to the end.

    I got another socket snug inside the box section so that made the puller a lot stronger.

    To finally get it moving I had to put a flat head screwdriver at 12, 3, 6 & 9 O’Clock to separate the plate slightly. Then thread the central bolt back in and smack it a…[Read more]

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much for the detailed message trusty220. Nothing beats hands on experience.

    Apart from removing the two stud nuts, I think I was heading in the right direction but just to be sure, would you mind having a look at the attached photo and let me know if this is the set up you were describing.

    I refitted the 2 stud nuts, attached the…[Read more]

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    smithyb replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 9 months ago

    Thank you for your reply wristpin and for the manual.

    I’m going to have another go at it this evening. Additional persuasion is probably what is required, it probably hasn’t been off in 20 years, if ever.

    Getting the plate off will be a victory in itself irrespective of what’s going on behind it.

    Thanks again, I’ll update when I make progress.

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    smithyb started the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Folks,

    I have a Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4, I’ve had it about 3 years and I really enjoy using it and working on it. I am no mechanic but so far I have found it reasonably easy to work on.

    A problem started this week when I was cutting the lawn. For no apparent reason the clutch would not disengage when on idle. No familiar “ding ding ding”…[Read more]

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