Hello Everyone,
I have two Norlett rotavators, both with original Briggs and Stratton engines. One is a 3hp from 1973 which I have owned for over 20 years and the second is from 1978, 5hp 5000 two speed.
The 3hp is fantastic and runs faultlessly although there was a weep from the rotor oil seal when I first got it.
The 5hp is a recent addition and leaks like a sieve through the main tine drive oil seals. It also appears to need a new coil pack as it starts and runs well but cuts out when it reaches temperature. I suspect if it ran long enough to get some use the oil seals might swell but I am otherwise resigned to replace them.
Question
1) Does anyone know the oil seal size that I need?
2) Do the symptoms I describe suggest that the Magnatron is faulty? If so, any sources for this other than direct from USA?
Thanks in advance
Alcamo