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Yes John, I will also be replacing the tines on my Simar. Once I get the springs sorted out, I will get some new tines laser cut from sheet Steel.

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I don’t know what model you have; I use SAE 30 for my W H with a kohler 14 hp engine. I fitted an inline fuel filter which I keep checked. As for other parts plug/points act, if it’s starting and running OK I leave well alone. I remember years ago tinkering with motorbike and ending up with no change or sometimes worse.

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Sorry that was £30 I’d converted from Euro’s

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Just a thought

I saw 8×300 tyres ( for my Autoculto Autogardener) for 30 euros each on this site and the postage didnt seem that excessive. Haven’t bought yet though !

https://www.en.working-tyres.eu/agricultural-tyres/small-tractor-and-rotovator-tyres/view-all-products.html

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I’ve managed to find a suitable SCH trailer and need to create a hitch to the atom and rig some kind of brake.
Does anyone have photos that could help?
C

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great idea and thanks for asking us simar enthouiasts. Have you also thought about the tines,HOOK Type. I suppose more of these need replacing as they are the wearing part. most of mine on the A56 are between half or less.

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I am not familiar with Clifford’s so couldn’t say if this particular spring would fit. All I can suggest is compare your Clifford springs with the dimensions shown in my original post. Maybe someone else has attempted to fit a Clifford with Simar springs and can enlighten us.

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thanks for your reply sam,photos are very interesting of pulley clutch,which way do you think is the best way to go ? rebuilt remake centrafugal clutch ? or the pulley clutch.
will be looking into both systems with local engineers.will let you know of any progress,
i hope !!!
luke

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I to am interested in SIMAR TINES do these tines also fit CLIFFORD rotovator.

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Thanks Griff.

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Keith Beasley
Standen Engineering Limited has kindly provided the answer to why my engine wont fit, it goes as follows:

The Ruggerini RF 120 engine as fitted to the Howard Gem and/or Dowdeswell 650 was to a special specification as follows.

Early Version.
Ruggerini Diesel Engine Type RF 120. (12hp) to specification as follows:
Crankshaft 012/10, Flange 240/15 4 mtg studs 28mm long. Decompressor 3011. Special Howard reverse cam shaft.
Auto bleed pipe between injector & pump. 24cms spill pipe. 30 cms fuel feed pipe.1 banjo bolt blk 17/15. 1 banjo bolt 7/16/72. 2 washers (754) -01.
2 washers 754-02 . Pulley guard 7/171-34. 2 cable connectors 559-12. Less Rope Pulley. with Flywheel Grill. Less crank shaft nut . Less Fuel Tank.

Later Version
As above but fitted with fuel tank.

The Howard specified Crankshaft 012/10 is listed on the attached copy of a spec sheet as being fitted to the RF130-140-148-149 range and has a 22mm thread.

The standard Crankshaft fitted to the RF100-120-121-129 range has a 16mm thread.

I regret to say that because of the Howard changes to the RF 120 specification to meet their requirement for the Howard Gem the only available drive adaptor nut is 27473 22mm.

Keith Beasley
Standen Engineering Limite

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Not much more to report on the little blue tractor, I have treated it to a new battery as the old one was just about cream crackered, other projects taking priority at the moment namely the Jobber display for Tractor World !!

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Don’t forget just under 3 weeks to this event folks, all welcome !!

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Nice find Ivan, you are Mr Jalo now !!

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end of march, early April the forms usually turn up.

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