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Could well have been changed, I would tend to believe the data you have recovered from the id plate and date it at 1951. Just to clarify my last post on oil I should have added that I use sae 20 in the air filters to avoid rich mixture. I use sae 50 in the engine and gearbox and 140 for all the oil nipples and final drives.

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I have found evidence of extensive repairs to the Differential and gearbox.
Perhaps the gears have been replaced in 1955?

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I have just had a look at the register.
My serial numbers don’t seem to be correct?
Any comments gladly received.

Silverfox.

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Finally, after polishing and acid etching made out the serial number of my MG5.
I can make it 4 numbers, though due to a section of the plate having rusted through 1 may be missing.
I have the following– 7-156.
Also the number 2155 is on the differential gears.
Engine No MGE 6828.
Hope this is correct and helps with the register.

Silverfox.

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I didn’t ask.

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You need to start playing cricket now Geoff

Oily rag job for me & General service

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What was the asking price for it?

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No problem.Sorry I cant help with your fuel tank / filter issue as I have never taken one apart but I hope you get it sorted.

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Fantastic thanks very much for your help.

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I can see why your pleased with the present, lucky chap. Looks good now in working trim, I would be tempted to settle for the oily rag. But end of day it’s up to you. Will follow the progress.

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Sadly no. Couldn’t think of a way to sneak it past the boss. Looks like a challenge but probably worth the effort.
Just hope someone will save it.
Regards
Shaun

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I have an original manual for the JAP engine as used on the Rotary Hoes rotavator and the oil type is SAE30 for winter use and SAE40 for summer use.My owners manual states use “Wakefields Swanshot gear oil” for the rotor chain drive box and transmission / gearbox.Wakefields is now Castrol so give them a call to see what the modern equivalent is (probably SAE80/90 or something similar ???).

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Any ideas? Thanks

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