I have recently put together a Howard Bullfinch and it is working well. However it is losing oil at the two Rotor oil seals. Where can I get some from and are they easy to fit.
Also the JAP 2a is a wonderful little engine – anyone know where I can get a carburettor elbow from ? Muppet who let this machine get into a non-working condition lost the original.
If the seals are standard oil seals they should be obtainable from any good bearing and seal supplier. If you cannot see a reference number on the seal you will need to measure it.
The seals , which are a special type are available on the well known auction site , albeit rather pricey. It would be worth calling Paul Childs at Meetens , they may have the elbow you require , failing that keep an eye on the auction site for a secondhand one.
Thanks this is a real help.
I take it that a bullfinch is the same as a 200 so the seals are the ones that cost £ 16.50 each.
Brilliant website and forum
Thanks again
One last thing before I invest in the Seals – Are they easy to fit ?. Can I remove the rotors and get to the seals from the outside or do I have to take everything apart and replace them from the inside.
Hi can you send a picture of the original carburettor elbow as I have one here in good condition which was taken from a Jap 2a some 30 years ago. I tried with a pic, but it was too large and I am not to good on the old computer.Regards Chris @ ct.mowers@gmail.com
I too have just got a bullfinch missing the elbow and drive belt and also leaking at the seals. Could anyone point me the direction of a manual? The Howard site throws up an error if you get past the safety warning. Also what is the rectangular loop near the engagement lever?
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