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Sorry auto correct hunger should read gunge.

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Looking at it, I’d say it would be worth a bash at restoring, under the hunger it doesn’t seem anywhere near as bad as it first looked.

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Here’s a photo.

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Hi there’s a head gasket, then another under the valve chamber, forum member darmic1 has had new gasket sets made so drop him a message.

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Just sat down to have a read of the Cultivator and shocked to see a photo of me dismantling my newly purchased Anzani iron horse. Myself and my wife didn’t clock anyone taking photos so full credit for catching me on film! Great read as always!!

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If anyone can do it, Charlie can!

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Wow! You weren’t kidding about being “in” the garden! Good to see you’ve rescued it and look forward to more pictures once it’s cleaned up a bit

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It actuallylooks not as bad as it seemed in the first photos. Are you tempted to have a bash at restoration, Charlie? I
Easy for me to ask, of course! But there’s no doubt they were well made, for the wheels to be capable of turning after where its been defies belief. Have you any idea how long its been buried?

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More Quatermas than Time Team!

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The part number for the original TOOTHED forward drive belt on a 5hp Spartan is W25496 (or EC.1352.A1).Its the same belt just under a different superceded part number.Im presuming yours still has its original Briggs and Stratton IC 5HP engine fitted and also the correct pulley ?.Note there should be a plastic cooling fan fitted on the end of the crankshaft next to the pulley to keep the belt cool and prevent shrinkage.

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has the machine still got it,s belt guide at the front pulley
so when you let go the clutch the belt sits off the pulley.

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Wow,quick response..Thanks Jack, will phone shortly..Mark

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Hi If you can give me a ring we can have a chat about the 700
my number is 0 7 9 7 1 5 1 6 6 1 7

All the best Jack ” myosotis “

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Hi, very helpful posts on here..I have just been given a Howard 700 with a Villiers 28B petrol engine which hasn’t been used for years so I too need to get it running. It has no spark so I am presuming points, condenser or coil issues. My mechanical skills are limited so would appreciate advice from members..My first issue is how to take off the flywheel ie best way to stop the engine turning to allow the flywheel nut to be released..Does taking off the flywheel effect the engine timing ? (As mentioned I’m no mechanic but willing to learn!!!)I have read the posts about spare parts which are helpful..I will need a repair manual to assist my knowledge if anyone can assist.Can anyone recommend the best agent to swill and flush the petrol tank? I will definitely need a new air filter too. Thanks in anticipation, this machine really deserves to be working again.

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Hi,
Thanks for the words of welcome.

When I next go to where I keep the machine I’ll have a look for it’s serial number. From memory it’s four digits and starts with an 8, which I seem to remember made it December 1946.

Thanks busman for the plug info, just got to find one now – green spark plug are out of stock.

Cheers
Dan

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