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    trusty-bloke replied to the topic Tines / blades for Howard 352 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 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 2 years, 9 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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