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irc posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
Peter,
Bloody awful,So bad I went and bought another petrol one. I have been told it is drawing air and need to replace existing copper Gaskets all round or get originals ones annealed to restore seals.Seem to spend all my time looking for Hirth D24 Engine parts suppliers.I thought of fitting manual starter to it as at 70 my spirit is willing but the flesh is weak?but they cost a fortune. So I’m looking at fitting a Home made electric / Manual start for the Hand start (Electric drill & Long reach Socket with spur on end to catch starter on machine.
The petrol one is going but in poor condition I also used 700 Rotavator fitted with Pick Tines in my youth doing new house gardens, It had a Bull dozer Blade and Wheel Conversion unit along with a road trailer which I travelled (Approx.12 – 15 MPH) from site to site in west of Scotland, but that is another story.
Was looking at the Bantam fitted with Lawn mower in Web Site, I know of one in original condition complete with both both Lawn mower and Rotavator. If anybody is interested let me know and I will put them in touch with Seller. (Have photos if interested)
Not getting any work done on either machine just now due to weather conditions. Also have a small 3 wheeled powered barrow undergoing restoration.
Can send photos if interested.
best regards,Ian.