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Isn’t getting older grand. I used to do trials and challenge events with my Land Rovers. Chucking wheels about in the middle of nowhere was no problem. Now I carry an ex-military short spade in my Disco. Just the job to slide under a wheel and lever it into place.
Just a point to bear in mind if using a Hi Lift/Farm jack. They can easily slip and can give you a nasty bang. Never leave anything just supported with one.
I’m not surprised you can’t find things, Jonathan. You’ve to many garages and storage places.

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I was stronger fifty years as well Plonker. Last week I picked up the strimmer to get it starter for the coming season, I’m sure it’s put on wight over winter. I got a Rand Rover bottle jack at a sale, few years ago. Most useful, It’s only 5. 1/2 inches high when closed and with the aid of a screw up part it extends to just over a foot. been used for anything it will go under from a W H to a Same Minitaurus 60 my latest project. I don’t rely on the bottle jack only, always use axle stands were theirs a chance of getting trapped. That’s one thing with getting older we should get wiser. I was told by a mate the jack is Land Rover. The jack is a Coram 3.5 ton. Owen.

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Wow, good stuff, but excuse me for not checking all the maths.
I do like these sort of technical details, you never know when it might come in handy.

had a dig thru my docs, i thought i had a specs sheet for the Gem maggy somewhere,
but not to be found. maybe it is a download file, not paper.

did find this, a ‘2 in 1’ JAP book,
it has same 38 degree instructions as seen, and also
with glued in insert with 1 / 4 inch instructions.

it seems to me a critical instruction has been missed when reading the 38 degrees setup,
being the details which relate to “the fully advanced position”.

I take this to mean that this is how the maggy is installed for proper setup of the fully advanced position for when it is running at full governed speed rpm.
it would help if the book actually stated that…

the impulse mechanism then retards the maggy for starting.
again the book does not explain that, at least not on that page.

the quarter inch BTDC method is the opposite method,
how to install maggy from the startup spark position,
which is the usual method for installing ignition systems by
startup timing a motor which has an automatic advance system.

the specific instructions for each method are quite different,
and must not be mixed up.

attached is picture of insert instructions,
and link to book cover with page 12 and page 12 insert,
also link to Wico specs sheet for maggy for the Howard Terrier engine,
the Howard Model L.
a similar type of maggy, but with different operating specs,
so only use to help understand how it works,
do not assume those specs work for the Gem maggy.

notice to anybody who finds this post looking for Howard L info,
the 30 degrees BTDC is for early models with angled spark plug head,
later models with vertical centered spark plug need less advance,
make sure you have the right specs for your motor.
if rebuilding from boxes of parts, make sure you have
the correct maggy for you motor,
many look the same but have different specs.

keep at it, eventually it will get sorted correctly,
and the motor will sound that much sweeter from all
the effort it took to get it right. Rod.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eczuzqk8ohata9r/JAP600mk3type5rotaryhoe-MB-H-01-maggytiminginsert.pdf?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nyb1k7hj1t8q4i/wipac-series81-cj1214-Howard-L-ref-B137.pdf?dl=0

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Even the smallest horticultural machines have heavy parts which become harder for the mature person to lift safely. I anticipated that this may become a problem with my Ransomes collection and invested in a lifting pallet truck, various very cheap hoists from Lidl an engine crane and various other helpful devices which would enable me to continue with my hobby into old age. The only problem i NOW HAVE IS THAT i HAVE FORGOTTEN WHERE i PUT THEM !

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I have a Farm Jack in the land Rover, but I think I will get a Bottle jack, I am not happy with this getting old business, although I still have the body of a Greek God, I am losing my strength(compared with fifty years ago) I may end up collecting hand held sprayers! They will be the only things I will be able to pick up.

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Have you tried using a trolley jack or bottle jack, these would be my first choice.

As above but once lifted settle on an axle stand or stable wooden blocks – just in case.

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Rolloman took a good picture of you Stormin the work was worth it if everyone enjoyed themselves, a few membership forms were taken, hope they lead to more members. Next year we should be in the middle of the hall but saying that we were in a prominent position

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It was a good show and worth the 3hr or so drive. Unfortunately my camera decided to go on strike, so no photo’s.
Good to meet up with friends and make new ones. Hopefully I’ll be back next year.

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The turf Tracs are great machines I have two 425 and a 420 with loader. I keep meaning to test the road speed with a sat nav to find out if it is fast enough to take on a tractor road run ! I have had my 420 up on the front wheels several times they are so capable that you always tend to push against the limits. really was a good show very well attended with many exhibits of extremely high standard, huge auction.

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Thanks Charlie. Clearly I’ll have to buy a new edition, it’s not in my “50 years “!
Funny how SIMARS have a way of getting under your skin, isn’t it?
Peter

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I love the idea of a steam mower. In practice I would imagine in this country by the time you’d got steam up it would have started raining!
Charlie, I’ve tried googling them but can’t find any info. Got details or a photo?
Thanks.
I guess being into Monro was what got you on to SIMARS?
Peter

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Alan, I love that advert for the Bolens. Are you planning to go to the demonstration, in September? It should be a great day! LOL!!!

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Yes we can all dream even Mr Wallingfield, How about a Leyland Steam Mower in any condition, Well Alan I do know of one of your dreams, it sits in a shed in Mass USA,that very Bolens!

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Hi all, we currently have 150 machines booked in for tractorfest, looking like another great line up, looking for more howard machines, so if you have one and would like to exhibit please drop me a line and we can get some forms out to you

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Interesting you should say that Sean. I’m thinking when I get too old to walk behind my current collection I’ll probably have to slim down and get an MG I can sit on. Mind you, driving it up the ramps on to the high bed of the Commer might be interesting!!
Also had another thought on dream machine. Australian Howard 12, but as apparently unknown over here I don’t think the wallet or wife will be put under stress!
Peter

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