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Ray what I did was use a open ended spanner and ratchet when undoing the bolts and the roller was in situ.so I assumed which was wrong that I would put it back together the way it was undone. BUT does not work like that as I have found. so I now have some different ways to tackle the job and now I think it will go back with ease.

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Angus what a collection I do like the tool at the end of your photos,you can tell that you have had this problem many times. thanks for your help.

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Tools for the job!
Bendy thing with expanding jaws bought years ago and invaluable.
Ring spanner modified with a bit of card and an elastic band. Holds nut in place and stops it dropping through. Could do the same with an open ended spanner.

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Can you put the bolts up fom underneath instead?

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Gamila welcome to the club. now we have quite a few collectors of these little wonders and we also have one member inparticular who runs the colwood register so that’s very handy. his name is steve and he goes by steve d on here. I would send him a PM from using the facility on this site. he might even see your enquiry and get in touch from that,but pm him.

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owen I know a few but not the right ones for this. but with your three sugestions I am a lot wiser. thanks for the tips will give it a try as soon as I can get back into the shed.

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I’ve used blu tack to hold nuts in spanners, stuck nuts on wire with Aroldite.
Had to grovel to the wife on a few ocasions with her smaller fingers. But I recon you know most off the tricks John.

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Just tried to mount the engine yesterday and come across a slight problem. The rear engine bolts nearest the rear roller do not allow you to get your fingers in to hold the nuts. Even with a ring key its awkward as they fall through the spanner.Looks very much as if the drive roller will have to be removed UNLESS some body can come up with an alternative. Phil your big 34 inch will probably be the same so I thought I would pre warn you because this is bad design by ATCO and they should be spanked for this. ARGHHHHHHHH.

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Is this a two or four stroke engine?

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Hi
8 Acres is still classed as a small parcel,which bumps the price up straight away,whether steep slopes or not, the horse fraternity will come a sniffing, with their bottomless pits!
You really need to look into the deeds of the land,is the land registered and is the present owner also selling the entitle deeds so that you can claim for single farm payments.(These are different to land deeds)you say there is a river, then find out who owns the banks.8 Acres is not enough land to build without full planning permission.
There will be legal fees as well all though they are normally set for buyer and seller at £500 each, but normally the seller will want you to pay his share, so that is another £1000.
Check for services running across the land, is there any Lee ways,that can be another costly mistake.
So don’t know where you are in the country, but down here in Somerset,with our heads just above the plimsoll line,most land around us is under water but still makes in access of £15,000 per acre at auction,and small parcels making above £22,000.
But as they say its all relative and god ain’t making anymore land!So time to dip your toe.
Regards
Andrew

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I also tried searching for Onan parts and all roads seem to lead to Cummins as Angus has stated, it will be interesting hear how you get on talking to them about parts for your engine. Their parts and service operation used to be very good, but my experience with them was for truck size or larger engines.
Ray.

My experience of dealing with them was about four years ago with parts for a twin cylinder in a Wheelhorse. Straight forward transaction other than a wait for one bit that had to come from the US.

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hi all, im looking for more of your wonderful exhibits to attend tractorfest this year so if you think you can make it along then come and enjoy the show and company.
camping is most welcome and will be with the exhibits there is also a working area for most machinery. there is also a barn dance in the evening.
i am also after anyone that has any weeks and son equipment to attend this event.

so if you would like to support this great event just pm me and i will get back to you

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My wife thinks its a cocker tiel hhmmm thanks for the laughs with the naming

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Thanks guys, decided to try the engine today, pleased to say it started on the 3rd attempt and ran well. A bit smoky but then it is 2 stroke and I’ve got the fuel mixture somewhere near 20:1. Also the paint on the exhaust is curing and that smokes a fair bit!
Here’s the link https://youtu.be/5lSD2YKu6U8

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Just found it in the book, it’s a “cocker sparrow”

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