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Hi Stuart,

Thanks for that – it does indeed look to be a Landmaster, but I think it might in fact be a Landmaster rotary hoe such as the one as the below link:

https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cheffins/catalogue-id-cheffi10061/lot-473c0b52-3831-4d3b-ab79-a2e001519226

Any thoughts on where to find one or is it a case of waiting for one to turn up on the internet?
John.

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I believe its a Landmaster “Kestrel” dating from the mid 1950,s.The engine is a 4-stroke Villiers MK25.

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Thanks chris do you have any idea how much they are to buy

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Is it the Villiers MK25C 2 stroke engine ?.If so check and set the needle in the brass throttle slide 2 and 3/8″ of an inch out (theres a small screw at the top and in the centre of the brass throttle slide for this purpose).Also drain any residue fuel/oil mixture from the crankcase as if there,s too much in there starting will be a problem.There is a drain screw on each crankcase half for this purpose.I suggest you use the front one but access is a bit of a git so first engage the “clutch” which will raise the engine slightly.Be careful not to cross thread it when putting it back in.

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Anyone know what make and model this rotovator is. Photo from a leaflet dated 1969.

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When I registered a nuffield tractor, I went to DVLA site filled in registering a vehicle for the first time and worked from there. cost me £20 for local tractor club to verify age and check serial no. DVLA have a list of clubs they approve.

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Hi SPoke to dvla office there not really keen on putting it on a q plate nowa days unles they really have to .I have been informed i need a age related (proof of age and manufacturing) letter from westwood. how the heck im going to get one of them i dont no.
any help
tom

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Just an update,
The kickstart part is now stripped and crankshaft removed the nut pulled off over the key way, not had a go at the clutch yet, will have to wait not til wednesday,
yes I did post on the other forum as well.

Cheers Mark

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Same questions and more or less the same answers as on another forum!

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The nut may be LH thread ???
Get some heat on the red clutch part and with a decent 3 legged puller it should come of the shaft.Also use diesel (not WD40 as it just vapourizes with the heat) as a penetrating oil to help it of.

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A good source of spares for the engine can be found on eBay. Look up Wacker trench rammer. The earliest ones used the WM75 engine which bar the badge is 100% identical to the jlo L75 engine. I will have a dig round as some where I’ve got a workshop manual on the WM77 engine which is just a slightly later version. If you struggle for bits let me know as I’ve a very limited stock of some parts and I can have a look.

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hi all just to give you an update, we currently have 54 exhibits so a big thank you to those that have entered. we have plenty of room for more so if you would like to enter please let me know. the official closing date for entries is just 30 days away (30th june) here is the link of the show website. many thanks
https://www.tractorfest.co.uk/

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Thanks for the info guys’ I removed the head and all seems ok no signs of head gasket letting by. so I’ve ordered a new one and I’ll send my carb off to be rebuilt at Meetens. Paul was very helpful and should only cost about £100.

I’ll update this again when I get the parts back and put on probably be after the weekend now!

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If you are just turning the engine over by hand there’s a fair chance that your “pressure” is just the air in the crankcase being displaced by the descending piston.
For a head gasket try Paul at Meetens

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