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Hi Phil
Hope your project is going well. I was up in Derby last night and managed to strip the engine down before popping to the pub. Took the tappers lid off and found one of the valves was stuck. We took that out and now have the task of grinding it down.

This morning managed to take the cover off to reveal the magneto. I came across a fantastic youtube video where a young lad was working on his villiers engine. Some good tips. Millenials are great !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ukASbs3br0&t=407s

I look forward to the day I can use it on my allotment plot in Finchley. Where are you based ?
best regards
Graham

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Hi all, new to forum, I recently bought an Allen Scythe, non runner but that was easily remedied. I am curious about the age of it, machine number is 200877 if anyone can help, its F type one I think. I have just bought another one with 4 stroke engine, hopefully I will get it running soon too.
Thanks for any info

Graham

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Hi Phil
I managed to find a manual and hoping it arrives in Derby before the weekend. Where are you based ? May I ask if you have any tips on best way to restore the wheels hubs ? In fact, any tips for restoring would be welcome.
regards
Graham

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Regarding the engine cutting out when hot, have you tried a new spark plug? I had the same issue a few years ago on a Honda lawn mower. Lost it’s spark soon as the engine warmed up. Fitted the plug into my Honda rotavator and sure enough, it cut out soon as it got warm.

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Hi Philip
How is the restoration of the atom giong ? I just picked up an a Barford Atom on Ebay at the weekend and frantically searching around for details on this beast.
I did manage to download a pdf of the villiers mark 15 engine if that is of any use to you .

my email address derbygraham@gmail.com

best regard
Graham

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Managed to lose the photos!

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I need the top crankcase bearing or if that’s not available a complete top crankcase also I require the flywheel cotter pin

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Have you tried moving the excess fuel button, I did and the pump came straight out.

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Thanks for your interest Dave. I have no shears to copy so am wondering what metal I could use if I made one from scratch.

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Hi Geoff

Bought your Trusty book which is very nice and interesting but I need more technical info and part diagrams, what’s the best info on Trusty and we’re Can I buy it?
Also need manual on JAP engine
What best source of spares?
Cheers
Mike

Please could you put my Trusty on the register

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Geoff the zenith web site lists a c1407 or c1406 24t2 for the jap 5
But the listing says a c1247
Any idea which kit it needs?
Not much difference
Choke 13 main 62 air 175

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Geoff did the later japs have z24t2
I’m told the flange is bigger but would later manifold fit a jap 5?
What jetting would it need?

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Thanks Geoff

My jap carb has horizontal two bolt flange with 40mm centres 19mm choke
Sorry pic is upside down

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Thank you Geoff

Is it it easy to convert to zenith, same fitting, linkage etc
What main jet would I need?

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Thank you Charlie will keep you posted it in the end cap on shaft from hoe look like it been ruining of center as worn away on one side i send you a better photo later to day thanks for your help
my email is kevinknights@hotmail.com
telephone 07951858197

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