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Very many thanks for that offer Dave, with regard to machines to purchase I would think that spares supply may dictate choice of machine especially with regard to tyres. I have seen an Auto Culto Gardener complete with plough which might be good but I have heard that tyres for this one are all but impossible to obtain and I suspect that these may be a frequent replacement when using on fields etc

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I will get back to you Charlie when I can get down the barn and check the gear lever in drive, I will have to take the wheels off to try it, or raise them off the ground, so far I have only tried it in neutral.

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just print off the ploughing guide from this forum get along to a few local matches chat with the other entrants and it all becomes easier to follow. some will do lots of practice before even thinking of entering, i personally had a bit of practice then took the plunge and entered a few local matches. scored 99 of 140 for my first go. most will be very happy to give you advice on how and what to do. the most important thing is to enjoy it, not worry how good or bad you are as it will all come with practice

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Many thanks for the replies,that gives me something to go on. I did want to get a Nuffield universal 3 tractor but in the end it seemed expensive for a toy and much harder to transport! Now the only problem is that I don’t know how to plough!!

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Hi Ian
Welcome to the forum.
I’ve got the F80 workshop manual and owner’s handbook.
PM me your email address and I’ll send them on.

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That makes sense Charlie, and thanks for your reply, but it does mean that club members can’t access any information on the register, which is a shame.

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Sorry for the delay, have been away, YES, the “Notchiness” feels as if gear teeth are almost engaging, and yes it is the same now I have taken the engine off, I thought at first it was something to do with the jackshaft selector, but I have taken that off and still no joy, I have tried moving all the gear selectors, and that does not help, I cant think what I have done, as I did not open the gearbox during the restoration, unless I have done something to the clutch shaft.?

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Hi Wandr in my opinion walk behinds are rated 1st Trusty 2nd Anzani 3rd anything else to be honest if you want to have ago and you are competative the trusty will do the job best followed by the iron horse of course there are others garner 2 wheeler, autoculto,clifford, simar, and so on i have even ploughed against a mayfield but that was on light licolnshire land. there are lots of trustys around on that auction site at sales or just ask at shows or put a wanted add in the Cultivator, good luck.
http://www.ploughmen.co.uk

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i met shane for the first time on saturday, his ploughing stood out from the rest at the start. very nice bloke as were the other entrants. nice day
here are a few pictures that i took

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Hi all
an excellent 2 days and for me only a fields walk away from home!
Very interested in the ploughing and now considering a machine to take part with next year. I am looking at two wheel walk behind so apart from the anzani and trustys that were there what else would be suitable, any info most welcome. Are there any more working events or matches coming up?

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….made some progress this afternoon on the first clean of the outside of the bucket and a start on some of the brass….

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It does resemble the Mysto No 6 – photo attached – apart from the direction of the lever/spray assembly and handle. As the chrome is a little chipped in places I can see the base material is brass.

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Wet conditions flinty lots of chopped straw made things hard Work Shane Parry was a clear winner with Alex Marks 2nd Sam Hitchman 3rd Brian Carter 4th David Williams 5th

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Steve its not just Licolnshire that does that that happens all over the country at my local club banbury its quite common for us to have 10+ horti ploughmen at our matches with a anything goes type rule homemade vintage or modern as long as its single furrow good to see but when you are lacking in HP with a vintage machine and some home made or modern wins with a power advantage it makes you think.

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… and after a strip down, replace leather cup and clean up….

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