https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/wrigley-101/activity/ Activity feed for Wrigley 101. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:18:34 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f349ae3ac1248803e77dbe143072cf50 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/registering-a-vintage-wrigley-autotruck-as-a-tractor/#post-37543 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:41:30 +0100 Hi
If you look under my other post Wrigley autotruck with Villiers Mk25 engine there are some pictures.

]]> 64b90a8e6ee8fff1d947cbdc80da0224 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/#post-37501 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:55:06 +0100 Hi Any idea of where the chassis number might be on a Wrigley. Thanks

]]> 7ccfe4ad723c38dccf514f5aadbd1966 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/registering-a-vintage-wrigley-autotruck-as-a-tractor/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:16:35 +0100 Hi
I have received lots of information about Identifying my recently purchased Wrigley autotruck – Thanks to members.
I now wish to register the Wrigley for road use. I understand that it can be registered as a vintage Tractor ( No MOT or Tax ) through the DVLA. I do however have to fill in a NOVA form for the HMRC before proceeding with this.…[Read more]

]]> 0694c3ae9003b39e35f11a61b0e108dc https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/#post-37499 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:48:11 +0100 One other thing-
The flywheel outer rim has a long string of numbers/ letters on it . The last two are the date.
This is a 1954 model. I think that sounds right?
Cheers

]]> c83c438ad254143ff83498cbc35a0db1 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/#post-37498 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:45:16 +0100 Thanks for the info Andy.
I suspected it was a MK25
Apparently this one was supposedly used on the Railways to transport luggage?
Steve

]]> a834d3660887f68382613b6b0b01eb17 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/#post-37476 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:17:11 +0100 Hi Again
I have attached some close ups of the engine. The only ID mark I can make out on the engine is AM189 and Villiers made in England. The engine is approx 15 inches high from sump to top of the head. The head size is 5 inches x 6 inches square with a barrel depth of approx 4.5 inches – what engine is this and what is its ccs ( Mk25 ??) I…[Read more]

]]> f5b3bffca5873ef14d030ecf8a7b4432 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/#post-37475 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:40:41 +0100 Thanks for the info Guys.
I have freed off the decompressor valve I can now operate it temporarily by pushing it down with a screw driver ? The engine starts easily. Does anybody know the age of this engine and consequently the age of the Wrigley it is attached too. I am still not 100% sure its a MK25 ? is it a Mk 40 – I dont know? It doesnt have…[Read more]

]]> e00d0d9d579ba9541151940fc1945535 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:43:25 +0100 Hi
I have an early Wrigley Auto Truck with what I think is a Villiers MK25 engine. This engine runs although it is in need of a major service. It has a decompressor in its head – currently this is not working ( seized ) as well It doesn’t have a cable or lever. The lever will not turn the engine over currently – serious clutch slip I need advice…[Read more]

]]> e00d0d9d579ba9541151940fc1945535 https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/wrigley-autotruck-with-early-villiers-mk25-engine-decompressor/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:43:25 +0100 Hi
I have an early Wrigley Auto Truck with what I think is a Villiers MK25 engine. This engine runs although it is in need of a major service. It has a decompressor in its head – currently this is not working ( seized ) as well It doesn’t have a cable or lever. The lever will not turn the engine over currently – serious clutch slip I need advice…[Read more]

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