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Trusty Bloke

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    trusty-bloke replied to the topic Douglas SV54 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 weeks ago

    PM me you e-mail and I’ll send a pdf of the 2No. SV54 manuals that I have ..

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    trusty-bloke replied to the topic Trusty two wheel tractors in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi John
    If you need an engine manual then drop me a PM .. with your e-mail address on it.
    I’ll reply from my company address info.eclipse@sky.com
    Similarly if you want a Trusty “how to” about the clutch, dog clutches and countershaft then I can also send you a pdf of all those details too ..
    The Accessory Magazine ran articles in the 1950s on Farm…[Read more]

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    trusty-bloke replied to the topic Tines / blades for Howard 352 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 years, 7 months ago

    If you give Ricky Mapes a ring, he has a load of new / second hand Howard parts for sale .. probably be able to help you.
    I’ve messaged you …

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    trusty-bloke replied to the topic Alternative to a Amal 397 carb to fit howard 810cc engine. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 years, 5 months ago

    I am not familiar with the 397 (so apologies), but from experience with other carbs a worn butterfly spindle can cause additional air leaking around the butterfly and upsetting the mixture such that the engine will rev and the tickover screw becomes redundant.
    If you grasp the shaft and see what movement you have up/down/side/side ..etc..
    That…[Read more]

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