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Dear Andy and Keith
Here 2 pictures that I kept on my phone. I am clearly missing the adjuster.

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Dear Andy and Ssorthiek. Thanks again for your support. Really appreciated. Just called the mechanic: flywheel is off. Will pick it up tomorrow and sure will share some pictures.
The bracket on the valve chest cover is there, but what I am wondering is if there is anything between this bracket and the spring, something to adjust the load of the spring as I have seen on some videos on youtube.
Jeff

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Dear Andy. Thanks for your quick reply. Hope to have the engine back with the flying well off on Saturday. Shall look further into the ignition i.e testing the coils, condenser and adjusting the points. Yes it is a wipac ignition. Already ordered new condenser and points (from the UK) so may replace if necessary.
How/where should the spring on the governor lever be connected? The spring was there on the lever but no connected to anything?
The tap on the tank is made of cork: how can I replace it as it is very lose and I don’t think it closes really.

Warm regards

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Try a date nearer to 60 years! And remember the driving license is in reverse (not the driver)
Regards
Mr Wallingfield
PS Try putting wallingfield into google and see what appears

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Yes the old rotavator word! My date of birth is a palindrome reads the same on a driving license, so what could it be! The initials and my sir name, spell out the area of the city where I was born in.So is that a fluke or was there something else going on.
So who am I?
Regards to all
Mr Wallingfield

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Thanks will try bearing company

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I saw a pair of really nice looking antique tennis court posts in an antique shop near me the last time I was in there. Probably still there if you want any more. I did think they were nice but wondered who would want them. Now I know! Let me know if you are interested in them

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Yes a strange year, been working flat out, straight through the first lock down and will be doing the same now. I work on what they call remote sites and the only life I see is bloody rabbits, though last week was rather interesting as a Stag took a fancy to my topper finisher, perhaps he thought the handles were antlers!
I’m afraid Covid is very serious stuff and not to be taken lightly, Charlie is absolutely right over the younger generation. There is only one word for it, SELFISH.

On the collecting front we have done rather well, have managed to expand our range of early Tennis Court line markers by 11 ranging in years from the early 1900’s to the 1930’s,Along with a handful of Edwardian lawn sprinklers, I’m sure this was coursed by folks clearing out their garden sheds.
Though just as the country was opening up from the first lock-down, I had to venture out to Whitchurch to collect a complete tennis court fixture from the 1920’s to include, posts nets, the original wicker basket and all the outside perimeter posts and outside nets, a right van load I can tell you. On the way back we stayed in Ironbridge which is well worth visiting.

Yes I have missed the Shows particularly Malvern back in September, but I’m sure we will eventually get there one pace at a time!
Regards to all
Andrew

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Hi i have 3 of these 1 very early horwool like in the brochure 1 late horwool and 1 early nickerson. The late horwool and the early nickerson are very similar, but i believe it is a early nickerson if the seat is original, because it has the nickerson turfmaster logo on the back. There is a serial plate on the frame towards the rear left as you sit on it, behind the foot plate, which will tell you for sure

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I use Exol Optima Racing 2 Stroke fully synthetic oil in all my 2 stroke engines. When used in my SIMAR 56a, it produces virtually no smoke. I also use it in a ratio of 20:1 instead of the recommended 16:1.
I have a number of vintage chainsaws which originally specified a mix ratio of 16:1, but I use a mix ratio of 25:1 without any issues.

I would try a fully synthetic oil in your 11C, but keep the mix ratio as originally recommended and see how you get on.

Sean

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I’ve a Danarm Mk II chainsaw fitted with the Villiers 25A two stroke, but it is stored awaiting it’s turn in the ‘to do’ queue. I do have a user manual with parts list. If you need a copy, let me know and I’ll post a link to download it from.

Sean

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Meant to say how trusty220 dealt with this carburetor in his project.

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Thank you all.

Collectively your comments will help me either fix, replace or decide to sell or break my machine for parts.

I don’t want to give in but it may be the most sensible option given that the end game is to clear out an make downsizing possible.

Busman’s stunning drawing (thank you for the time and effort) means I can delve into the possibility of having one made and yes, charlie, it will have to be a rewarded favour from a hobbyist.

I will also try the company mentioned by Norton 1952 as an option

Lastly thanks to Trusty220, I would love to read your project and see how you dealt with this car but don’t know how to find it on the site. Help?

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I have a Douglas SV54 engine fitted with the same model carb, so have pulled the main jet out and produced the attached drawing. I also have a Trusty with Norton Big 4 engine and Amal 225 carb. The main jet is identical to that in the Douglas carb apart from the spanner hex on the Douglas carb is 7/16″ Whitworth, where the Norton is 3/8″ Whitworth.
I think you will be very lucky to find anyone willing to make this. Even if you do, deep pockets will be required!! Expect the cost to be well into 3 figures.

Anyway, hope the drawing helps and I will keep my eyes peeled for a donor carb. Autojumbles are the best place to find them (if any take place in these challenging times!!). Online auction sites are a last resort.

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hi douglas if its any help try guypartsandservices.com on the web. talk to mike he will know about it what he does not know about all howards is,nt worth knowing.hope this helps dave.

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