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Ransome MG 2 still will not start, ALL ADVICE WELCOME work done today….

FUEL
Fuel system cleaned, jets clear, air filter clear

ELECTRICS
New points and condenser fitted, gap set
Cleaned Magnito cap in case of tracking
Magnitogorsk and coil tabs cleaned and set to touch
Replaced HT lead
Known working spark plug cap from motorbike
New spark plug and gap set

MECHANICALS
Valve clearance set
Valve timing to TDC ok
Valve seats looked ok
Head and copper gasket looked ok
Compression test was 4 bar dray and 4 bar with oil in bore, proving piton rings are holding pressure, not sure what compression value should be?

BAD BITS
Bent exhaust lower push rod, 0.006 to 0.008 variation on 360 rotation
Don’t know what compression value should be

STATUS
Now got regular spark, but yellow purple at plug….weak? Or normal?
Points still sparking slightly, purple blue even with new condenser

Any advice ?

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I think the same Charlie, but the Kohler is not the original engine. Early ones of this type had Jap, BSA. Later they were fitted with Villiers, Aspera engines.

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That’s the one I’ll post photos later along with the other one.

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To follow on, There is a threaded hole at the back of the hitch, and I have seen the screw and clamp in the parts list, is this to clamp round section tool in the round hole that is not on the later “Long” hitch? There is no mention of it,s use in the instruction book for the merry tiller.

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Yes I have a L140 model.The engine should be a 4hp Briggs and Stratton with white tinwork.Engine parts are readily available but Landmaster parts are now generally NLA / Obsolete.What parts do you require as I have a parts list and could give you the part numbers if you really want to know them.

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Yes mine is red too (its all in original condition and never been repainted which is just how I like them :)).

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Thanks have already seen those parts they are linked to L120

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You may find this helpful. https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/landmaster-l140/

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I know the problem… there’s so many deserving cases… need a couple more lifetimes to fit it all in… Best, Derek

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Rather jealous i have a plough but no tool bar. What colour should the nose be as mine is red and many i see are raw ali ??

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The Brockhouse engine is rope start (not recoil start).I have a front cutterbar mower for mine as well as a plough and cultivator.

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Thank you for that Alan, Interesting to see that it was only available for the TITAN not the Major, so not made for the long hitch, I will have a play around and see what I can do, the Plough I have, Is the slatted mouldboard type, which I think is from a Landmaster, Funny, but Two of them have just appeared on that well known Auction site!. Regards Plonker

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It looks like all had a good time. Do you have more pictures?

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Yes Jen I reckon your right about the F. I see your model has a Foote 6 speed, others had a peerless 4 speed. For parts parts you could try, Bob Lewis W H Breaker 01285 861530. Or I’ve found these helpful with new parts. Google Pearsons Toro wheel horse spares. Owen.

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Hi Owen, Thanks for that link it is absolutely what I wanted! The model number is 92-11BF01, which I’ve seen queried as a typo, but is definitely what’s on mine, I wonder what the F stands for?Could it be Foote transmission? I know there was another ( better) transmission on this model, but I’ve forgotten the name.

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