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That’s brill Charlie as long as it’s not to much trouble , let us know what I owe you .

Swampy .

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thats great jtg1 do you have forms already?

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Thank you jtg attach a photo of the tines and springs I have. Are the ones you have similar to the tine to the left of the mounting spring? If so would you be prepared to part with them. Thanks again David

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That’s a very good point. The manual shows the construction of the gearbox and it would be interesting to compare this with a Howard of the same size / power output. Thanks for the link on the tines I will contact them and let you know how I get on.

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Thanks Stew. Searching the Internet can be a help with such matters but it can also be confusing. Should have put it on here in the first place. Thanks to you all. Owen.

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These seals are similar to ones fitted on axles/trumpet on forklift s and tractors. We don’t bond them if there a nice snug fit!

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I use a mix of paraffin and diesel which softens rust and depending how bad cerosate and leave to soak and a handful of ball bearings. Off different sizes if possible.

Hope this helps

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Seem to be making a mess of the pictures . I am afraid there is no plate on the cover only the engine number.

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I will try again .

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wow what a gift Ethan. That farmer must think a lot of your keen interest in old equipment. so make sure when you have restored it to let him see it first . I am sure he will appreciate that. And before you leave the farm make sure you fill the back up with spuds.

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Well said Charlie ,house scales are not a cheap item if you get a good make,so thanks for this as I don’t think I am ready to leave this earth yet,and if the scales got damaged here so would i.

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hi chris it’s a 22hp 2 cylinder OMC engine

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Thanks Stuart, I recon my F400 is 1980/83. I recon the way to go is drive it dry as Ray mentioned, seeing it has a rubber inner. I did see the fitting tool some were on the net, I will improvise with a round piece of thick ply with hole in and a suitable length of pipe.

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Thats a project Ethan!

What engine is fitted to that??

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OK looked at the manual today and it doesn,t mention anything “special” about fitting the oil seals.Theres a special Honda tool to fit them but it looks like its only a bit of tubing of the correct diameter to go over the wheel shaft (rotor shaft) and drive the seals in squarely.BTW this F400 manual is dated 1976.

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