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try the new shop keeper mr. Jim Beacon his number is in the Cultivator

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Found a Swedish forum discussing the same topic:
https://www.maskinisten.net/viewtopic.php?f=146&t=184861&start=15

They said that the parts where still available under these article numbers:
72468-777-003
https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Tines/72468777003/1929217

72464-777-003
https://www.hondapartsnation.com/oemparts/a/hpe/505ce843f870022d24be06e1/rotary-tine

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I’m planning to be there!

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Hi Davey
We have same machine recently found as French barn find!
Tyres do seem to be like “hens teeth” we have one in good condition and one shredded, I am thinking of changing the wheels as we want it as a working machine.
Not quite sure how or what we are going to do with it yet!

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The holes in the top plate for the handle are square, and in the bottom plate in the frame (both semi-circular) are round.

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I believe that is about right on these old 2 strokes using 30 grade oil. If using 2 stroke oil it can usually be relaxed to about 24:1, although I always err on the oily side especially as some old Villiers have plain bearings don’t use crank seals and rely on a oily mix to stop crank-case leakage.
I use Villiers Classic 2 stroke oil at about 20:1 in my ATCO, and yes, it does smoke a bit but, at least it won’t seize up !

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If you require a 16:1 mix that would be correct.

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I can’t help with F190 manuals or contact breaker, but the F190 is very similar to the F80. Anyone else able to help?

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Thanks Wristpin. That could well be the problem now you mention it. Strangely though, I have another ATCO with Villiers 2T engine that also has 2 filters. The second one that is a red B&S one though, whereas the one on the A98 is one of those clear ones with a little paper filter inside and is probably more restrictive.

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Thank you very much for the email, however what I need is the F190 manuals not the F80 :/ sorry to bother. Are they available as well?

Final query, I’m not finding contact point breakers for the F190. Any recommendations in this regard?

Looking forward for your feedback.

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If you still have the original fuel tap with the gauze filter, there are now two, the combination of which may be causing some fuel starvation. Try rigging the BS tank on a temporary basis with no additional filtration and if normal running is restored, you have the answer.
Internal cleaning of a rusty steel tank can be done by electrolysis and is very effective. Fill the tank with water with a spoonful or two of washing soda and insert the positive electrode through the filler but insulated from it and not touching the base of the tank. The tank itself is the negative electrode.
It may take upto a week to clean it.

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Simon,
It looks like Ill have to out-source the combo nut/pilot bearing for the rear flywheel on this Wisconsin. Any ideas?
Dan

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Sorry for delay, link to F80 manuals now sent.

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From Memory they are A45 belts, but to be sure, measure round the inside of the pulley,s with a length of string (Loose) this will give you the INSIDE measurement of the V belts you need , any Belt supplier will be able to tell you the correct belt from this measurement, I use “Bearing Boys” they are very helpful and you get delivery in a day or two.

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I have bought quite a selection of good old British made garden tools from car boot sales over the years and I have become more interested in the different Designs and qualities, I just think it is so odd, how, as a nation we have surrendered our Manufacturing industries to the east, If a Wealthy country like Germany or Switzerland can take a pride in manufacturing and exporting their goods, Who says that they have got it wrong? Still, I shall be back “Car Booting” this weekend searching for Bargains!

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