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Sorry I couldn’t work out how to shrink files. However I have worked out the machine is a mk1 clifford rotovator. I am stripping it down as it’s been unused for 25 years and moisture has got in. Here (hopefully) is a pic of the flywheel/magneto. The points and coil look fairly corroded, should I give up now or is it worth trying to clean the up or try and find a replacement. Any help gratefully received.

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Trusty – that’s great, thanks – I have seen a few of the A576BZ on eBay – again, there is one there for about £40 so that has to be worth a punt…

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Many thanks for the info Wristpin.

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I see photos still appear in random order rather than the order you attach them in?

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plus full before and after photos….

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all the other trac grips I have seen have a petrol engine mine has a diesel engine anyone else seen a deisel one.

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Thanks S1 – hopefully I’ll get the details later, but my dad thinks it should be a Wico A936bz.

I don’t know if that is the only one which would work, or whether there are other which could be suitable…?

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Hi you will probably find admin will delete the link, however from the picture it looks like it’s one off a multi cylinder engine. The thing to watch with those mags is there are ones that rotate clockwise and anti clockwise. I personally would try and find another engine like you’ve e got with a mag on it and try and build one good one out the two. I would definatley leave the conversion in place as its part of your machines history and nice to see something a bit different.

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Thanks very much for the replies – I am away from where the machine is, but will see if my dad can supply the numbers.

I was having a bit of a google to see what A series magnetos there are available – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wipac-A-series-1-2-4-Cylinder-Magneto-spares-for-classic-inboard-engines-/371483225014?hash=item567e202bb6:g:-VQAAOSwQoFWQHLV

Not sure if that is a possible?

Will try and get the numbers..

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From the photo graphs it looks like whoever did the conversion used the original engined bell housing, in which case your gem would of originally had a British junior engine.( jap engine bell housings have 6 studs rather than the 4 that yours appears to). If you want to give me the serial on the long tube starting with a G I can give you an approximate date.

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Hello all. New member here.
I have just acquired a Wright hand plough and Wright adjustable potato Ridger, both complete with ‘T’ handles.

Does anyone have copies of the User Instructions they could copy for me.

I would love to put these tools to work again as they appear to be complete and in good working order.

Thanks,

Adam

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Thank to you both. John seems to think it might be screwed on, So it’s best try that first. I will let you know the outcome. He needs it off to renew a bearing. Cheers Owen.

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I,m fairly sure the earlier ones are held in place with a key way.

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Thank you all – I am on hols for a couple of weeks, but will be trying all your suggestions once back and if you don’t mind I might have a few more daft questions along the way. In the meantime I will order a pair of springs and some grey scotchbrite (whatever that is!). Looks like I have got a lot to learn.
I also have what I believe to be a mk 1 clifford rotavator which need renovating, so will probably have more questions about that too.

I very much appreciate your willingness to share information and help a newbie like me.

Trusty220 did you get my pm regarding my trusty number, etc?

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My copy arrived today, thanks Alan, a great issue !!

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