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Thankyou stuart for that awsome info , i can research a bit further now. This website is becoming a lifesaver so far , such friendly helpfull people.

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Hi all,
I’ve been back this morning and had a closer look at it,its definitely a home made machine, on the L/H side of the chain case you can see the hacksaw marks where the stub axle has been cut off. Also the base of the handlebars has been cut to take the gearbox. It looks as though someone has spent some time making it. Thanks for all your comments and suggestions and have passed them on to its owner. Ian.

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Another silly question but who founded the howard company and what happened to them,is there archives and blueprints of all the machines that were ever made ?. I would have thought that someone who was able to make parts if they had drawings and dimmentions would be able to do this.

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Thankyou for the help everyone i realy appreciate it, im determined to restore this machine to a standard it deserves to be in and i need as much help as i can with anything you guys can give me. Its going to be a challenge but im up for it.

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Thankyou for the reply , im not mechanicly minded but im not scared to have a go at it myself either. Is the cylinder head being put on the wrong way going have caused any damage at all ? i think what im going to do is strip it down and clean it all as much as i can and take plenty of pictures as i do.Ill also have to try and get some manuals so i can see what im looking at and what parts are called etc.Many thanks for youre help again.

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Here are a few pics

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The orange one looks very similar to this Mayfield one currently being offered on a certain selling site.

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Thanks for this Trusty220, I will take the wheel off and have a look.
If the threads on the wheel are stripped (which I suspect is the case) – What is the fix for that?

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I have the book but it doesn’t mention the Villiers mk 10 which is 98cc. Only the 120cc mk 12 introduced in 1959 and discontinued in 1960.
Regards
Shaun

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We also uncovered this Coleby with a push plough.

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I haven’t a clue what engine is on it, it looks as though it’s had a sticker on it though.

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Front

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I was wondering the same thing.
Is it possible to date the machine ?
Is a list of models available ?
Does anyone have information on the history of the Raven Engineering Co ?

Regards
Shaun

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Re-assembled the clutch today having collected all the parts needed, including new bushes, split pins, copper washer, springs and shoes are re-lined.
Fitted the re-built clutch, fired up the Douglas engine on the Trusty and it worked like a dream.
Now want to turn my attention to the wheels as one has two bolts missing and I’m sure I remember somone mentioning the need for felt washers…….?

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