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Another great issue. Many thanks to the team

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Definitely check the valves. Check both with the piston 1/4″ down the bore past TDC. The Magnetron electronic ignition coils usually either work or not at all. Genuine BS Magnetron coils are readily available in the UK from Briggs agents but the pattern ones from China are also available from UK sellers at considerably less money and seem to be reliable. Also bear in mind that there is a ready supply of Magnetron coils from engines that have “blown up” from a lack of oil etc.

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my id number starts with a P so i know it is a professional model is it just the engine that sets them apart or do i have a better chain case etc..

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Hi Phil
I managed to find a manual and hoping it arrives in Derby before the weekend. Where are you based ? May I ask if you have any tips on best way to restore the wheels hubs ? In fact, any tips for restoring would be welcome.
regards
Graham

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Check the valve clearances before you fit a new ignition coil (Inlet .006″ and Exhaust .010″ ).Poorly maintained side valve engines have a tendency for the valve clearances to close up !

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Hi Graham,

It’s going well thanks. I’m most keen to get the machine in full working order for ploughing the plot – not so worried about restoring to original/authentic condition (no.1 machine has a Honda G200 engine).

Managed to restore wheel hubs, replace throttle and create a dead-man’s handle. Worked out how to ‘rip’ out old oil shaft-seals and replaced with ones from Bearing King (one of many suppliers), the seals below, certainly were a good fit but not sure they stop all the gear box oil from escaping 😉 ==> R21/SC Single Lip Nitrile Rotary Shaft Oil Seal with Garter Spring 1.1/2×2.3/16×3/8 Inch.

Nuts and bolts are easy to find once you’ve worked out the exact size in B.S.F.

No.2 machine (got the bug!) has the Villiers engine so would appreciate a copy of your pdf 🙂

I suggest you buy the “Atom – 15/30” – Combined Instruction Book and Spare Parts List. Costs about £10 on Eb@y and is well worth the money, has various diagrams of the Atom parts and detailed instruction manual.

Best regards,
Phil

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Regarding the engine cutting out when hot, have you tried a new spark plug? I had the same issue a few years ago on a Honda lawn mower. Lost it’s spark soon as the engine warmed up. Fitted the plug into my Honda rotavator and sure enough, it cut out soon as it got warm.

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Hi Philip
How is the restoration of the atom giong ? I just picked up an a Barford Atom on Ebay at the weekend and frantically searching around for details on this beast.
I did manage to download a pdf of the villiers mark 15 engine if that is of any use to you .

my email address derbygraham@gmail.com

best regard
Graham

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Hi Geoff
Do you know if Jim Beacon is doing an Auto Culto register as I have some early ones

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Managed to lose the photos!

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received my copy today sent e-mail to Chris

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I need the top crankcase bearing or if that’s not available a complete top crankcase also I require the flywheel cotter pin

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Have you tried moving the excess fuel button, I did and the pump came straight out.

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Thanks for your interest Dave. I have no shears to copy so am wondering what metal I could use if I made one from scratch.

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Hi Geoff

Bought your Trusty book which is very nice and interesting but I need more technical info and part diagrams, what’s the best info on Trusty and we’re Can I buy it?
Also need manual on JAP engine
What best source of spares?
Cheers
Mike

Please could you put my Trusty on the register

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