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Looking good, that should turn a few heads at the allotment.well done.

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As an organiser of several events and gatherings over the years I can only agree with the above comments, the more the merrier but a phone call would be a good idea !!

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Whilst on holiday in North Yorkshire, a Martin Markham spreader popped up on the bay in Harrogate (not far away from where we are staying – that’s handy), we picked it up today in a borrowed trailer and its now waiting to be picked up by a carrier tomorrow (no room to get it home)

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Before I wasted £15 on points and condenser I tested the coil from the end of the spark plug lead to the metal body and got a reading of 2.70 ohm. If I test the lead that comes from the coil to the condenser it gives a reading then drops down to 0.00, So should I be testing for continuity instead.

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Do you know where I can get a copy of the torque settings for the engine.

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I need some advice on what’s best to do as when I removed the flywheel I found this in the photo and when I went to clean the points the metal wire snapped.

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I’m not familiar with a nikon, but some cameras you can alter the size of the photo. If you select a size suitable for an email it will upload OK.

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Thank you for your reply.

The rotavator was repaired about 6 years ago as I don’t think it was firing and the pull cord either snapped or it was slipping. I don’t think it’s had a magnetron ignition conversion but I will try and check later when I collect the rotavator. If I change the points will I need a new points plunger 65704S

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Apologies for my second reply regarding no points. I have since look up Briggs models 80200 – 80292 and seen that I was wrong. Sorry for any confusion.

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80202 0779-01 76073001

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I had a look at my Manual, the wizard engine briggs 3 HP has a magneto so no points. Can you find any identification numbers on the engine cover. To confirm this, I should have looked before I replied.

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Thank you for your reply.

The last time it was used was about five years ago. Would it be best to clean the points or change them as I don’t think the points have ever been changed.

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I would give it a chance, you can obtain Briggs parts easy and get plenty of help on here. I don’t know how long ago it was running, it might be just a case of cleaning the points to get a spark. I think I’ve got a manual, will have a look.

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Missing engine more than likely a Villiers four stroke, mark 10 or 12

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Great. Many thanks

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