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I have the book but it doesn’t mention the Villiers mk 10 which is 98cc. Only the 120cc mk 12 introduced in 1959 and discontinued in 1960.
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Shaun

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There’s a full history of the Farmers Boy machines in (Seventy years of garden machinery) by Brian Bell.

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The chaincase and handles are Westwood as Wristpin has already said.The engine is a Briggs and Stratton.

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We also uncovered this Coleby with a push plough.

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I haven’t a clue what engine is on it, it looks as though it’s had a sticker on it though.

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The welded chain case looks Westwood also.

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L/H side

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I was wondering the same thing.
Is it possible to date the machine ?
Is a list of models available ?
Does anyone have information on the history of the Raven Engineering Co ?

Regards
Shaun

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Re-assembled the clutch today having collected all the parts needed, including new bushes, split pins, copper washer, springs and shoes are re-lined.
Fitted the re-built clutch, fired up the Douglas engine on the Trusty and it worked like a dream.
Now want to turn my attention to the wheels as one has two bolts missing and I’m sure I remember somone mentioning the need for felt washers…….?

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Thanks for the leaflet. It shows engine options of b&s or Villiers mk12 but mine has a mk 10, could have been replaced I suppose.
Regards
Shaun

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Here’s a leaflet copy of your model.

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The bolts / threads will be UNC

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checked out the listing OMG would love the plough but price is right out their..

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Thanks Charlie – Your advice is good as ever. Very smart Simar, I do like the look of those machines. Being quite new to restorations I am starting small with a mk1 clifford, though I do have a Trusty on the go too and am collecting my re-lined clutch shoes for that tomorrow!

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