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Hi Andy.
No, I’m not bothered, except the volume of smoke sometimes outdoes my pipe!
I’ve ploughed some really hard dry land this year in top gear, and had it 2-stroking at length and yes, it smokes less then. I’ve been lucky enough to have prevailing wind blowing across the plot on most occasions, so neighbouring ploughmen are more affected than me!

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Charlie. Thanks that handy to know.we are making space to fit her in so work should start soon. I will keep you posted how it goes.

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hi yes 2 stroke 16.1 mix if u get stuck for parts i might b able to help but not a lot to go wrong really they very reliable and robust

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sorry, the post was for information about this rowtrac 5 with ploughing attachment, Your opinions please, what is it worth, does anyone want to buy it? The engine runs. I’m located in Gravesend. Thank you.

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Hi Charlie

Thanks for your help. I really want to do this for a very good customer. so any help is a great help. I believe from research it may be a 2 stroke. Is this correct and if so whats the mix please?

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Yes Tom, mine too mostly leak from the seals. The 56 tiller used to leak quite badly but in recent years when it’s seen more regular use it’s stopped leaking so badly, I guess the seals had probably got dry.
Bent furrows were mine! But in my defence I was turning up huge stones. The plough itself is a lovely piece of kit and on decent ground does a lovely job.

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ye most of my simars are the same but not worth the trouble least they getting enough oil how i wouldnt say bent furrows by you

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Hi Tom. Funnily enough I just came to the same conclusion today whilst out ploughing. The oil from the drain tap is definitely thicker than the 40 grade I put in the fuel.
I’ll just live with it. No point going to the trouble of doing the seal since it also leaks from the wheels as well. She actually runs a treat so I’m not bothered. Best location I’ve been to today for a match. Elevated field overlooking Blakeney Point in the distance. Some people said they could see seals, but all I saw were bent furrows!

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hi i think a lot of your problem is oil leaking from gearbox to engine check oil level on gearbox

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An image with better definition might answer the question but news print may never reproduce any better ?

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How about this? https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jap-16h-landmaster-150-engine-with-161-wipac-mag/

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Presumably stadium was being cultivated as part of war effort, Charlie, or is that a mad suggestion?
I use SAE40 as recommended in the Mechanised Gardening leaflet, I’ve got a couple of the measuring cans and always use those when mixing up.

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“Faint” Charlie? That’s a lot worse than mine! I don’t feel so bad now.
Not sure about the carb, Stuart, I’ve not looked. However I’ve just realised I’ve got a short video from when I picked it up from Andy’s some time back and it wasn’t smoking then. Obviously it’s now on my fuel mix, but that same mix doesn’t make the others smoke.

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Has it a larger main jet in the carburettor or is the throttle needle in a higher position in the throttle valve ?.Both would make the engine run richer.

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Glad you all had a good time. Sorry I didn’t get there, other commitments got in the way.

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Yes, the plug is dark and a bit sooty. However, the machine actually runs great, like all two strokes it’s not so keen on starting when hot so at a ploughing match I start it up and leave it running until the plot is finished and the machine back on the truck. This is often 2/3 hours during which time it sits and idles very slowly and happily whilst waiting between judging points and picks up straight away when I need it to work. It’s probably the best runner of all my SIMARs so I’ll probably leave things as they are!

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