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My Hoemate is unfortunately buried in my fathers storage container otherwise I could of taken some measurements for you.Im sure another Hoemate owner on here will be able to help you Dan.

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Hi Rob

Thanks for info. I used to use an old horse trailer, but when the horse went, so did the trailer, and now I am one of those guys with planks and a small unsuitable trailer, which is OK for mob paving the Wheel Horse locally, but the MG2 is a different issue, or writhed of them on the main road (I live in rural area).

Small plant trailer seems like best option.

Has anyone put a Ransomes MG into a small box van, my Dad has a Citreno Despatch with metal ramps that he uses to transport his snmall golf buggy. Payload is over 1tonne I think, so should fit and cope with load.

Thanks….see post on starting MG2….. Yes she is running! (Oil pump looks lazy however)

Graeme

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Well, good to hear you have found a way to get your WH back to work Owen. I see you got those parts separated to get the lift shaft off the tractor. Yes I have found the same thing with machine shops not wanting to do one off jobs or small jobs without big money. Please keep us posted Owen. Glenn

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OK just looked in my MK25C owners manual and the needle should be set at 2,3/8″ (two and three eighths inches) for the “Lightweight” carburettor.

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Im sure you could fabricate an engine cowling.Maybe even cut up and modify an easily found steel cowling like from a Villiers,JAP,Briggs and Stratton,or Techumseh engine ?? At least with steel its easily welded (or personally I would bronze weld it as it makes a much nicer and neater job).

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Latest on the lift shaft, I enquired at a few engineering shops regarding making the part. Mention it’s just a one off job, and I got we have a standard charge for smaller jobs, bring it along and we might be able to help, hope you are not in a hurry as these jobs get put on the bottom of the list, might as well have said they didn’t want the job. So I managed to find a length of 1″ diameter steel rod, cut it to length and a friend’s got a milling machine and kindly cut a key way, a few holes need drilling in it I can do myself. A few bits I ordered from Toro mainly bush bearings that the shaft runs in arrived yesterday, so after tidying and painting few bits it will be ready to fit it on.

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Yes the engine most definitely has a cowling otherwise it would not be cooled.The cowling is made from sheet aluminium (not cast).

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That’s good, it’ll be a very useful machine to have about.
Rob

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Well done look forward to meeting you.
My wife Janet has suggested that for those unable to attend that we have a noticeboard on which to post photos of machines, I already have quite a collection of owners from Australia and USA that have sent pictures.

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Hi Rob
It works extremely well the pump has sufficient flow to multi task so that you can crowd and slew at the same time dipper and lift powerful so grading is good. levers are set up the same way as the Volvo mini digger I had so that I did not have to re learn.

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I have learnt a bit more. When I look in the spark plug hole I see a remarkable amount of black crud. The correct plug for this engine is a Lodge CN, surprisingly still available. I now know this is a hot plug with 1/2 inch reach. The fitted plugs have been 3/8″ reach and, I suspect, cooler. At the very least this explains the ridge of crud round the bottom of the spark plug hole. I feel a little closer to a better tick over.

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Hi Graeme
We use either my 7.5 ton box lorry or twin axle flat-bed trailer behind Land Rover. I would definitely recommend a trailer with brakes. If you get a plant trailer it will usually have built in ramps and be lower than most other trailers which helps loading and unloading. If getting a flat-bed or other trailer don’t scrimp when it comes to getting some ramps. I’ve seen people messing about with planks and it’s just an accident waiting to happen. Our ramps are all steel and we have rubber that we roll out inside to give grip for the tracks.
Rob

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It’s good to see your machine being used for it’s intended purpose. I’m sure you had an enjoyable time, I know I would have. How did the hydraulic pump perform, does it have enough flow for you to work the boom and stick together as you would on a mini digger?
Rob

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Maybe the carb is set too rich ??.There is a correct length to set the tapered needle at in the throttle slide (using the brass screw on top of the slide).I will have a look in my Villiers MK25C book for the correct length if you think this may be your problem.

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Search this forum Dan as I posted some pics of my BMB Hoemate a while ago.Theres a pic of the engine too.They have an Amal carburettor and Wico magneto.Also the governor system is a little “strange” on them compared to other English engines like Villiers,JAP and BSA etc etc.Let us know how you get on.

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