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wristpin replied to the topic Ransome Mastiff 30” in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 month, 2 weeks ago
16 thou is correct but it was always important to make sure that the the points faces were flat and square to each other for a setting that would “last the season”. I remember having to go out to Mastiffs that had lost their spark mid season .
Bad news that the carb is in a mess. Hope that it’s not too worn and drawing air around the spind…[Read more] -
wristpin replied to the topic Ransome Mastiff 30” in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 month, 3 weeks ago
You don’t identify the engine – SRL xxx ? However back in the day many of the MAGs fitted to Mastiffs etc were equipped for electric start or lighting even though that wasn’t fitted. So, as you say coils – in the plural, you probably have a surplus charging coil.
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wristpin started the topic Leaking fuel taps in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 month, 3 weeks ago
It’s that time of year when some of us discover that the cork plunger in a Ewart fuel tap has shrunk. Someone that I know says that he revives them by immersion in boiling water but I’ve never had much luck. Before anyone says that one should remove the plungers and keep them wet over winter, I know, but …….! I’ve noticed that Villiers Parts cla…[Read more]
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wristpin replied to the topic Help identifying an obscure Dron Wal tool. in the forum Help and information 3 months ago
Poultry singer . May be for removing the stubs of the feathers after plucking.
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wristpin replied to the topic Gunsmith Mk 2 drive belt replacement in the forum Help and information 3 months, 3 weeks ago
With all the info that you’ve been given you should be ok but if not take your existing belt to a local bearing and transmission part ( belt) dealer and get them to match it on their measuring gauge.
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wristpin replied to the topic Cutting cylinder bearing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 months, 1 week ago
Almost certainly imperial and RL5 ( one brand’s number) but post your imperial measurements.
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wristpin replied to the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 months, 1 week ago
They’ve got premises and and a business to run. The man on eBay is probably working in his shed and or garage, and , dare I say, it not paying business rates or tax.
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wristpin replied to the topic Bottom plate required in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 months, 2 weeks ago
A Ransomes dealer, Garfitts, Garden & Hire Spares.
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wristpin replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Take a pic with the tank in position – and the throttle cable so that we can see whether it’s connected at carb level or down at the lower end of the tank support bracket. It would also help to know what machine the engine is fitted to, one of us may be familiar with that particular set up. I’ve worked on dozens of 5hp 13 series horizontal cra…[Read more]
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wristpin replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months ago
Unfortunately the first image is rather out of focus and it’s not easy to see what’s what. The second two are duplicates and not helping much.
Can we have a general view of the tank and carburettor showing as much linkage as possible – not too much of a close up so that we can see the relative positions of the linkages.
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wristpin replied to the topic Ransomes Lightweight land roller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months ago
I regularly overhaul neglected Marquises with seized rear rollers and have developed a method using a few homemade tools. Most seizures result either from no lubrication at all or from being greased which has dried out in the roller bearing passages and prevents further lubrication. The roller bearings should ONLY BE OILED , not greased.
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wristpin replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months, 1 week ago
Unable to link type 9224-02 with model 131232, please check.
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wristpin replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months, 1 week ago
OK , so January 1982. Any chance of an image or two ?
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wristpin replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months, 1 week ago
You’ve given the model and type numbers – fine, but pls add the final code number which will date the engine. Trouble is that there are so many variations which can be difficult to follow in the manuals. The code number may help.
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wristpin replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 6 months ago
Going back to your first post and your search for Stoic parts, and in particular a rear wheel, there is a possible pitfall. There were three models of Stoic, 3.5hp push, 5hp push and what you have 4hp self-propelled ( power driven). So, if you are looking for a donor machine for a rear wheel , it needs to be a Self-propelled one so as to get the…[Read more]
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wristpin replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 6 months ago
It should drive on both rear wheels. With the chain running in line the sprocket should drive the solid axle running across the back of the machine and driving both wheels via sprag bearings pressed into their hubs. The sprag bearings grip the axle to propel the machine forward but allow it to be pulled back in use. If the cross axle is turning…[Read more]
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wristpin replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 6 months ago
Briggs flywheel keys. From the 1983 Service Update Seminar. In standard form the Stoic had a carrier disc with three rigidly bolted blades.The carrier disc was fitted to the engine crank via a hub with two protective friction discs and clamped with a bellville washer.
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wristpin replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 7 months, 2 weeks ago
A rare beast looking in exceptionally good condition complete with the even rarer “coffee grinder starter”. When I started my business in 1981 they were almost extinct and when I retired in 2012 – non existent .
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wristpin replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements 7 months, 2 weeks ago
That’s how I would expect it to be as the “second shaft” would have been removed when the engine was specified for cable operation. Your “ pre loaded” spring is the governor spring which deals with variation of power demand while the machine is working . Just set the tension on that spring to give 3000 rpm at full no load throttle. In use the g…[Read more]
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wristpin replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements 7 months, 2 weeks ago
From your model and type numbers it appears that the correct part number for the governor spring is 260902, and the top no load setting should be 3000 rpm.
The 260902 is shown as still available with a retail price of £8.16 inc vat.Section 5 of the manual, page 25 of the section shows using a simple home made tool to “ tweak” the spring anch…[Read more]
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