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Wow,quick response..Thanks Jack, will phone shortly..Mark

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Hi If you can give me a ring we can have a chat about the 700
my number is 0 7 9 7 1 5 1 6 6 1 7

All the best Jack ” myosotis “

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Hi, very helpful posts on here..I have just been given a Howard 700 with a Villiers 28B petrol engine which hasn’t been used for years so I too need to get it running. It has no spark so I am presuming points, condenser or coil issues. My mechanical skills are limited so would appreciate advice from members..My first issue is how to take off the flywheel ie best way to stop the engine turning to allow the flywheel nut to be released..Does taking off the flywheel effect the engine timing ? (As mentioned I’m no mechanic but willing to learn!!!)I have read the posts about spare parts which are helpful..I will need a repair manual to assist my knowledge if anyone can assist.Can anyone recommend the best agent to swill and flush the petrol tank? I will definitely need a new air filter too. Thanks in anticipation, this machine really deserves to be working again.

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Hi,
Thanks for the words of welcome.

When I next go to where I keep the machine I’ll have a look for it’s serial number. From memory it’s four digits and starts with an 8, which I seem to remember made it December 1946.

Thanks busman for the plug info, just got to find one now – green spark plug are out of stock.

Cheers
Dan

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According to my Douglas engine handbook, the spark plug is a 14mm Lodge CN.

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Hello Charlie

Its made by Suffolk Iron Foundries whilst hard to see in your image look above the ‘I’ in PERFECTION & I you will see the SIF logo. Not seen one of these but its virtually the same as the Suffolk ‘Eden’ first produced late 1930’s, I have seen parts list for the Eden 1947 which has exactly the same distinctive handles as yours.The Perfection & the Eden both appear in the 1953 Suffolk catalogue with crossover tubular metal handles.I have 2 Edens both with Pram handle, but they appear to have been produced in 4 versions, straight Handles, Pram, Cross-over & same as yours.
So your perfection I would assume was just post WW2. You have a nice mower there with good original transfer. Hope that helps.
Regards
Clive
The Budding Foundation/ Museum of Gardening

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Keith Wotton Founder of OLC had one years ago??

I dropped out the club years ago so dont know whos got what anymore

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Hi the machine was made 9/3/1953. I’ll send you a pm with the rest of the details.

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Some photos managed to free the clutch this morning so now chugging round the field

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Personally I’d buy a Chinese centifugal clutch. These seem to work ok for the money.

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Hello

Here is the Question . No start on Kohler.K141 T no spark, Changed Coil, New though not Kohler . Old coil seems OK but is dated 1973 ! Still no spark

Changed Points and Condenser. Hurray Starts and runs. Used last Saturday all afternoon no problems. Sunday . Starts second pull runs well for 5 mins then stops . No spark

Checked all leads and connections re checked coil OK checked leads for damage . I can get an intermittent spark . Disconnected kill switch Cover off points

Things not checked . Wires between condenser and points

Compression seems low but I think these engines have an easy start that initially reduces compression .

When I have a spark the old pour a drop of fuel in the cylinder trick seems not to work !!Tried new plug tried slightly different points gaps New points are non genuine but new condenser is genuine Kohler though physically a little different to the old one.

Thinking Cam wear or sticking points operating rod . though points do open and close

Any ideas ?

I have an electronic ignition system ready to fit but want to get her running first

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Thats the 95th trac they made

They only made 109 so quite a late one

Mine is the 6th one made. I did own number 2 but sold it & its been restored

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Tractor & Machinery Mags can be a great help

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Hi at the present I can only say it was made in the 1950,s however if you send me your contact details in a pm I may be able to obtain the details from the factory records for you.

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Fantastic I will take a look. Thank you very much for your help. I will let you know how I get on.

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