[stuart]

As far as i know there are no parts available ??.Im sure its a case of buying used machines and making a good one out of the best parts.What parts are you looking for ?

[stuart]

A Landmaster L140 should have a 4hp Briggs engine.Yours has been refitted with a smaller 3hp Briggs engine and the shaft you are referring too is for a reverse drive.It is the end of the camshaft and would normally have a small pulley on it.

[stuart]

I have some Clifford parts books which may state the thread size.What model Clifford is it and where on the machine does the screw(s) fit ??

[stuart]

Just renewed my membership Charlie :).

[stuart]

Looks like you have two different tines there for different machines.

[stuart]

Remove or grind away the dud condensor from the mounting lug.Buy a new condensor of the same size and carefully attach it or solder it onto the original lug.I have done it many times on various ignition stator plates.

[stuart]

If you know anyone with a lathe cant you get some made ?

[stuart]

You would need to change the points cam.Also its position on the rotors taper is very important as the contact breakers need to open at just the right time (when the magnetic field is collapsing / breaking down).

[stuart]

If the engine has an oil alert / low oil sensor then check your oil level as if allowed to get too low it will do its job and cut the ignition out saving you an expensive repair !.
As for the air gap one of those small paper / card labels (you know the ones with a string attached) will be ok.

[stuart]

If you have a small rotary honing tool (the type you fit in an electric drill) give the cylinder bore a quick hone (dont use too much drill speed though and use some lubricant too !).You can get a good finish with a little practice.Set the piston rings 120 degrees apart (for pistons with 3 rings at the top).I have had perfectly acceptable results using these honing tools.

[stuart]

I am in Northamptonshire.

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I have fitted many 1/4″ valve guides in Briggs and Stratton engines over the years (the smaller size engines where the alloy cylinder block is also the valve guide material).You have to ream the worn alloy guide first,then press the replacement brass guide in and then finish ream the new guide all using the B+S special tools.I would guess the repair procedure is the same for the Villiers engines.I have also used the Briggs and Stratton special tools for servicing worn valve guides in the alloy Suffolk Punch 98cc and 114cc engines.What diameter are the Villiers F15 valves ????

[stuart]

Looks like a Villiers F15 engine ?.Smoking issue (blue coloured smoke)…..make sure the engine is not overfilled with oil and that the crankcase breather is functioning properly.Check condition of piston,rings,cylinder bore and valve guides.If the smoke is black in colour then its an over rich fuel mixture so check the carburettor,the choke and air filter.

[stuart]

I think the engine fitted was a J.A.P model 5 so you should be able to find one of those quite easily.

[stuart]

What gearbox (make) is fitted on these Roper machines ?.I guess you will have to strip the gearbox and have a look inside.May be a stripped gear or damaged selector ?

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