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hi all, this years line up is looking good so far, please could you return your entry form if not already done, many thanks

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I would love it but again too far away from Scotland.

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Hi sorry have been on here this evening and answered your pm, I have no room for it, sorry !

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Has anyone got contact details for pmackellow? I’ve sent him a pm but he hasn’t been on the forum for over a week. I need this gone in the next couple of weeks

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You could try ” Hamerite ” Red and Yellow mixed together

Thanks Myosotis

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Hi tump
Thanks for letting me know that you had a look at the video of my 700 working.

The blades on the 700 are the same as the Gem. You mention the air cleaner is yours original and is it in good order as I had to change my one and made one from a cut down lorry air cleaner.
I did put an article onsite at the time with the details. I will need to lookup the info again.
Thanks Myosotis

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Problem Solved

C161 collected yesterday after it served a lovely family for 35 yrs. It has been lovingly maintained and stored all that time, and apart from one or two small adjustment jobs is ready to work!

The difference in the feel of power between the C161 and the Commando is significant. I was fortunate enough to be given two cleated tractor style tyres with the tractor, so once fitted today I will take it for a first trip to the woods.

Photos below we’re sent to me by the previous owners, who by the way still have an excellent Raider with cultivator attached for sale…see Feb issue of The Cultivator for details….if only I had a bigger shed!

Graeme

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I need some replacement tynes for my 700. Can anyone confirm that these are the same as for the Gem?

I would also like the pipe that links the carb to the air cleaner. Any idea who could supply this part?

Thanks,
Ray

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Thank you Charlie, we very glad of any advice.
J

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Hi

Spark plug can be obtained from Neil, he provided me with an adaptor for my MG2 so I can use more commonly available plugs. Not sure if the MG5 is same, but check with Neil.

Recent lesson for me on MG2 was to check spark plug cap is the right one. For MG2 with Wico Magnito you need one without a resistor built in, or it makes for a weak spark. Once changed for simple cap, zero resistance, and new fuel, spark and valve timing checked and set after quick valve grind, the MG2 is running fine.

Again Neil will no doubt help with any parts.

Cheers and good luck
Graeme

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Hi all,

OK. Bit of a learning curve this! 🙂

So, as I understand I need a Champion 8 Spark Plug.

I think this is the one? Do you agree?

Then I have the problem that I need a socket to fit it… Does anyone know the A/F or type/size of socket I would need? There was also mention of an adaptor so that I could fit a normal spark plug. Is this recommended?

Dave, thanks for adding mine to the list. I presume it isn’t already on there, and therefore not known to the club? The engine number which I found on the right hand side of the casting appears to read: MGE 1382. I presume that is the right number? If not can you tell me where it is located?

The Greensparkplug company website looks interesting. Thank you.

As I said before I hope to change the oil and spark plug then tackle the fuel system.

May I just ask what the general opinion of this MG5 is? And out of interest what one would put it’s value at? Don’t worry I’m not selling it. I’m just curious as to wether I’d paid over the odds for it!

Thanks in advance 🙂

James

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Thanks Stuart.

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One other question.

I run an old Series 2A Land Rover.

You mention Morris Goldenfilm SAE 50.

Can I run the Ransomes on 20W-50? As I have loads of this for the Land Rover engine..

The manual says: Heavy SAE 50…

Thoughts?

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Wow!

Hi all, thank you for the very helpful information.

I’ll order some fresh oil up right away. 🙂

A few more questions then!

A) Where might I purchase a new spark plug. And what type do I need? As I understand it is a short reach type?

B) Is it possible to get a overhaul kit for the Amal 356/1? I live near Burlen Fuel systems in Salisbury. Perhaps they can help?

C) You refeer to a vapourising box. I presume you mean the square-ness of the manifold?

D) Am I right in thinking that with this TVO manifold fitted I will be unable to run on pure petrol? – Might explain part of the problem…

In the meantime I shall investigate the carb jets as you describe above. 🙂

Neil, Good stuff. Email on it’s way to you!

Cheers

James

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Hello,

Welcome to Ransomes MG world. Thats a nice looking example of an MG5 made in 1952.

Your model indeed has a TVO manifold fitted with an AMAL 356 carburettor which is unusual on an MG5 so perhaps not the original engine for the reasons Neil stated.
Regarding you getting it started I would remove the carb bowl and then the jets and blow them out. Also remove the bung in the middle of the carb on the top, then removed the emulsion tube, clean and check for spliting. If you don’t have compresssed air use a WD40 aerosol with the straw attached and spray em out. Obtain a new spark plug. Strip and clean fuel pump – the non return valve is correct. You should also check valve clearances and perhap valve condition as you get deeper into it. Check outlet from fuel tank is not blocked with rust & debris.

I would change the oil now before any starting attempt to avoid pumping the contaminated old oil around the galleries and bearings. Drain the oil overnight, replenish with new oil for example Morris Goldenfilm SAE 50 is what I use. When you get it started and run for an hour or so change it again.

Best of luck with it. You’ll get lots of help and guidance on here.

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