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When inflating tyres, on split rims or otherwise, the wheel, fitted to the machine, or loose, should always be end on and not facing the operator. That way, should the unexpected happen the rims or the tyre will be propelled out sideways and not towards the operator. Larger sized tyres should be inflated in a cage to contain the rims or the tyre in the event of a burst.

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Nothing like the sound of an old Cat lugged down from its 800 rpm rated speed !

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Many, many years since I’ve seen an Eaton hydro . I think that as well as the OEMs that you mention, Toro and Dennis used them . No doubt you have looked for a current UK distributor, but failing that it may be a question of identifying it by model and then trying all the known UK users and OEM importer distributors for a new old stock rebuild kit.

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Lost the plot here! What is it that you actually need? The starter in your image appears to be in need of a recoil repair, perhaps just a recoil spring ?

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Is the hydro Bolens own or a proprietary lump?

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A bit of googling produced quite a lot of info and pictures of a restoration on the Classic Machinery Network around 2007. ( http://www.Classicmachinery.net)
Someone with the right ology may be able to grab an image from there.

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How strange as my info came from two MK15 manuals. Perhaps a generation thing or a specific configuration for the Monro tiller application. I’m fairly certain that I have a diagram for an S12, for a Mk25 , I think. I’ll have a look later.

Later. Best I can find is an S10/2. If you draw a blank with George, try Jon Cruse at the Hailsham Mower Centre, he makes up cables to pattern.

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According to my parts books the carb could be either A B10 or a Type V.
If neither matches what you have , it will help if you can post an image of yours dismantled.

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The correct procedure is to discharge the capacitor before working on the machine. Googling produces a variety of answers , but perhaps a qualified person will provide a definitive answer.

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A well deserved day out and presentation. I can remember when the introduction of the machine was covered in an article in either the Sunday Times or Telegraph. As well as the use of the Reliant engine I recollect that the article mentioned that purchasers could return them to the works for an annual overhaul.

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Hunting at idle is usually caused by a weak mixture, either that there is sill some obstruction in the slow running system or just needing an adjustment of the slow running jet. From memory, assuming a Kohler engine, the main jet adjustment is the vertical slot head screw and the slow running one is at an angle. An image of the carb will confirm or otherwise.

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I’ve had a look at the Tecumseh workshop manual and although it’s got several illustrations for for what they refer to as small and medium frame engines ( less than 8hp) , nothing specifically for a V60 and only for Tillotson and Tecumseh carbs. Perhaps Dellorto carbs were a later fitment ? When you ordered the components from the US, what was your source of information for specifying them and are you able to post the illustrations that you used ? Also it would be helpful if you can post images of your carburettor and linkage set up.

Edit. Just read one of your original posts and see that you are at Dymchurch – I’m at Appledore, so a viewing could be a possibility !

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Be a little careful in your description of your engine as vertical and horizontal usually refers to the crank, not the cylinder and all the data pages in the Tecumseh manuals follow that convention. The Tecumseh on a Bug will probably be a vertical shaft, V60 or V70 etc. It’s a long time since I’ve seen a Tecumseh on a Bug and I don’t recollect seeing a Dellorto carb on one . Is it possible that your example is dismantled because someone was doing a carb swap? Alternatively I’m totally out of touch and talking nonsense . If you can confirm that it is a V60, I can possibly come up with the relevant pages from the workshop manual.

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I’ve no specific MT info or experience but quite often in that sort of application the manufacturers will issue recommended counterbalance force for floating or skidding units – bathroom scales job to set them up. Wait for the man who knows !

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Yes, compression release. On some engines it’s achieved by the profile of the cam while on others there’s a centrifugally operated pin to release compression for starting but is disabled as the rpm picks up.

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