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That’s great Charlie, thanks

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Thanks for your replies. Here are some pictures. The cowling is alloy so I guess that confirms it as an 11c Andy. It’s nice to think it’s an early model but all the info I’ve seen has been for later models with the 25c engine. If anyone has seen any info on the 11c I’d be glad to know of it for example to confirm the timing setting.

It seems to be reasonably complete appart from the cover plate for the flywheel, which I’ll have to look out for. One of the dogs which puts pressure on the blade is broken and I guess I’ll need another one if I’m to get the adjustment of the blade right.

Thanks for the tip on plusgas Charlie, I’ll look out for some.

I’ve included s picture of the identification plate ted20 in the hope of getting it dated at some point.

Lots to do! Not making much progress currently as I put my back out getting the thing down from the back of the car! Blimey they’re heavy!

Thanks for the help.

Iain

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hi Charlie, no it’s a lot smaller than that one, i’ll dig it out this weekend and post some pics. thanks Ray

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A picture would help as regards dating MERL at Reading has details of Allen Scythes on record

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from spending a bit more time looking at pictures of carbies and the manifolds, i am confused about you statement of the carby attachment / inlet bolts being vertical, all i can find are horizontal mounts.

https://amalcarb.co.uk/other-amal-carbs/type-396-397-398.html

can you please post a few pictures here of your actual machine so we see the physical setup?

there is at least one with parts not to be found in any Howard parts manual,
see pic from Howard Register.

cheers Rod.

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Apparently there are different distance between mounting holes / bolts centres,
of old to new carbies, but it does not stop carbies being swapped.
read all the fine print from the Service Bulletins as found here:

https://www.howard-rotavator-spares.com/manuals/

cheers Rod.

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Would it be possible for a copy of unit by e mail or post.

I have 3 Howard 700’s and would be interested in this item. I have never seen it before.

Also looking for a hirth D24 starting handle for 700 unit.

Best regards Ian

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the Service Facts book 1969 lists 3 different carbs on the inline twin engines, you have the ‘latest and greatest’ so i would not be in a hurry to find a different one… however if you happen to have one of the others close handy then it might be worth a try. cheers Rod.

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Re my earlier post on paint – please read un-faded, not unfazed !!!

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That question crops up quite often but I’ve yet to see a definitive answer. One issue is that back in the day when Atco service branches offered a full winter service it included a strip and repaint. That repaint would, I suspect, be the green that was in use at the time; not necessarily the one that it left the factory with.
If you are happy with the unfazed green from inside the chain case or under a handle bar grip, get an automotive paint supplier to scan it and make some up.

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Happy New Year
In the end I made my guards from cardboard and masking tape initially until I was happy with the fit and look.
I then made them out of mild steel plate and soldered them together very pleased with the result.

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Another Anzani guard pattern required !
I’m in need of a pattern for the belt guard on my Anzani Powermow. To cover the twin belts from the top shaft down to the cutting cylinder. Not difficult to make a guard but I would like to get it correct.

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Budding museum has my collection now so maybe they could help you

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Hi Tom,

My number is 0 eight seven two six two one five nine eight.

Send me a text and i can send you details of where we will be in January.

Gavan.

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Hi Gavan
Thanks for reply. Have seen some of your youtube clips. .. and planned on tracking you down in new year. Looking forward to getting to do some ploughing soon…..certainly not too serious !!! and meeting at upcoming events.
Am from Carlow and saw these machines in action for first time at ploughing match here in Sept. Am really intrigued with these 80 year old machines and how well they were made.
Thanks
Tom

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