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Many thanks Charlie for that info, that has cleared that up for me very nicely I have only used normal two stroke oil up to now, should work out a little cheaper 👍

Rotavator, thank for you comments, I haven’t used the plough myself yet so it will be interesting to see if the stops are any use or not, your method sound good just to let the plough follow its own track in the furrow once you have opened, I have never ploughed with a single furrow before so it will be an interesting time, I am more used to a 7 furrow reversible so this will be good fun. I am looking forward to it and some help from you guys with my efforts.
Great having the help of you chaps and thanks for all your comments knappster

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Adjustable stops look good. I’ve found in practice using my SIMAR plough in a number of competitions that I only need to have the plough fixed in the central position for the first run of the opening split. Then I have the plough floating for the rest of the plot. I found it too hard work to keep it fixed for subsequent runs, and properly adjusted the plough runs nice and straight floating.
I’ll be interested to see how yours works for you.
Peter

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Thanks for the reply. It’s rwd going through a salisbury axle with 16″ wheels. There is no problem with the drive or gears engaging. I am struggling with getting the clutch to release/disengage. It is supposed to have a cover over the gearbox drive train but that was taken off by the previous owner so I think as it lives outside the clutch has been soaked. I think I will take it apart and give it a clean up and go from there.

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Hi rotavator
Thanks for the info, the SAE 30 and 40 you refer to is the a 2 stroke oil or just ordinary oil ? I am a little confused as to what it is
Many thanks knappster

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I have made some adjustable stops on my plough mounting frame to replace the two bits of wood that held the plough in position before, may be of interest to any other Simar fans out there👍

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This is unusual as these boxes are very simple,would suggest you remove the drive chain from box to rear axle or do’s it drive front wheel as my wrigley, this will enable you to start engine if it still stall’s then it’s a problem inside the box if you go on google and put albion hea in it will show a parts diagram , if you can select each gear and disengage using clutch it may be rear axle problem or front wheel………..

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I had a F80 years ago, basically the same machine. They do have a reputation for eating spark plugs. You might try swapping the plugs from the spare machine and seeing if that improves starting. I also found you had to be very careful with the amount of choke and throttle on starting. Try having throttle at low idle speed, crank a couple of times with full choke and assuming it doesn’t start try choke at progressively lesser settings. That usually worked for me.
Plugs can also get fouled up with oil because of the upside down engine. Make sure they’re very clean before attempting start.
Good luck!

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We have a similar tractor that my fathe-in-law gave to my son to drive around the garden on. It is just the bare tractor with no deck but it runs well and is in reasonable condition for its age. I’m not sure if it’s exactly the same model but I will have a look when the weather improves enough to get in the garage

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Yes, 6% is correct, SAE 30 or 40. Mix should be increased to 8% after engine overhaul. I use SAE 40 in mine, classic oil from the likes of Morris.
Transmission oil should be SAE 140, don’t use EP oil which can attack bronze in gearbox. Again I use a classic type oil.

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Hey Guys help
Can anyone give me the correct two stroke mix for my Simar, on the machine it says a mix of 6% for 5l of petrol that would be 300ml of oil 😳 that seems a lot am I reading this right ? Or is it for a full tank ? I am at a loss help

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Sorry to hear you are selling up.
I only hope it’s not a health problem.
Thank you for all your help with my MG5.

Iain

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mine arrived today

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Ha ha yes as I thought, will get some ear defenders 😂

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Very nice job. What it will sound like? Answer: LOUD!!

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Made a replica of the original exhaust for my Simar, something close to the original, have to see what it sounds like 😳

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