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Thanks for the kind comments.Didnt realise how different my model trusty is to the others,really boxy.The main drive also seems to stick out a lot further.Still does a good job when i cant get in with my Gem. After recently using both the Trusty and Gem at work the landscape contractors i was working along side all commented how much better they were than there modern tillers.

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Yes unfortunately the engine is all that’s left .

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Cheers Charlie.
Whacking will commence in the morning.

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The engine is not standard. It is fitted with a B/S ,not exactly sure of the horse power as their are no codes stamped on the cowl,so it must have been replaced at some time.When i bought the Trusty it was fitted with the remains of what may have been a JAP 6 .It was so nose heavy the previous owner had fitted a tool box made of boiler plate on to the handlebars.

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so if we missed the mailing list will we still get it?

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Thanks for the advice everyone.
As above, I’m still not convinced I’ve correctly identified the engine type. Is the 25C a four stroke? Mines a 2.
Can anyone tell from the original pic I posted?

Cheers,
Jim

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Hi Charlie.
Thanks for that. Once the central bolt goes tight again, do I just keep turning it?
How much is a complete set of coils, points and condensor going to set me back?

Also, isn’t the 25C a fours stroke motor?? Mine is a 2 stroke so I still need to confirm the motor type. I cannot see any identification numbers on it.

Jim

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Hi Angus.
Well I have managed to remove the flywheel bolt. Had to hammer a socket onto the rounded off head and use an air impact gun in the end. As you suggest, I will now weld a nut onto the head of the old one. I’ll probably turn the old head down first.
The points were actually rusted together. They now move OK and I’ve filed new faces, but not sure I’m getting a spark yet. There’s currently no cylinder/piston on the motor, with the con-rod flopping about from the crank. I will have to wait to get the new rings before reassembling the top half and running the crank at speed.
What else could be wrong with the ignition system that is replaceable?
Cheers both,
Jim

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Hi Charlie and thanks for the reply.
I will try again with the central bolt. Its done up tight, and almost completely rounded off. Might have to get a grinder on it 🙁
What are the 4 nuts around the circumference of the vaned flywheel for?
I will contact Meetens on Tuesday.
Cheers

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Thank you once again Geoff. The pictures are very helpful. I wondered what the slots were for in the fan cowling!!

Also noticed the different (i.e. webbed) reduction gear housings on your example. Is that something to do with the longer axles?

Cheers,

Sean

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have not got mine yet?

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Thanks Alan, its definitely 26. Its an amazing coincidence that I bought 3 of these engines then about 2 weeks later I bought an unknown rotavater that turns out to be a Landmaster L150 without an engine. Would the engine have been fitted yellow or does the colour show it should have been fitted to something else. Also when was the L150 1st made.

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Yes indeed, I mentionned the Gravely as an exemple and no more!
I wish you a nice week end
AM

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hi ricky, welcome to the club. not sure if these will help but picture 3 is with the throttle cable connected to the governer lever, the 2nd is the governer and spring with no throttle cable and the first is the governer lever connected to the carb body (bottom part of the carb removed. the thrid picture is on a gardener, and the second is on the junior.hope this helps

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Alan, I have found an engine number, stamped on the crankcase under the carb. 16HE then underneath 8869 26. Any chance of finding out what it is off please

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