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    hortiman replied to the topic Cooper Pegler sprayer in the forum Help and information 3 weeks, 5 days ago

    You could contact the company that made them, I think they are still trading, but could have been taken over by a French company.

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    hortiman replied to the topic New SIMAR owner seeks assistance! in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 month ago

    I can let you have a new/old stock exhaust if you are interested, for the cost of postage.
    Chris.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Your Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 2 months, 1 week ago

    Another excellent issue Alan, well done, Merry and safe Christmas to one and all.
    Lets hope for some Horticultural action in 2021.
    Chris

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    hortiman replied to the topic Howard Gem with JAP 600cc engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 months, 1 week ago

    The part numbers with a G suffix are Gem part numbers, not the machine number, you have to trace the number on the chassis frame tube to locate the machine number, I am not sure about tracing JAP engine numbers for this model, for dating purposes.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Howard Gem SACHS in the forum Projects 5 months, 1 week ago

    Hi there.
    I think you will find that the pump from a Hirth D23 engine as fitted to the 700 and the 400 use the same basic pump, but probably just as hard to find one of them.

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    hortiman replied to the topic The Cultivator December issue and membership renewals. in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

    If you visit the ‘Sussex & Kent weald stationary engine group’ website you will find that they have experienced a delay in receiving membership cards from Bickerstaff , but it apparently is being sorted out.

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    hortiman replied to the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    Thank you Angus saving the day ( and the sleeve) 5 minutes and a pair of tyre levers and the job was done. Thinking ahead, does anyone know which green would have been used in the 50s ? is it mid Brunswick or a special Atco mix ?

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    hortiman replied to the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    Thank you for your wise words Angus, I will post the result very soon.
    Chris

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    hortiman replied to the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    Thank you for your input Angus, I will take some better shots as you have recommended when in the barn, but have family down at the moment, I understand what you are saying about the possibility of drawing it off the roller shaft, that method escaped me, yes you are correct the big sprocket is free along with the ratchet that releases the drive…[Read more]

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    hortiman replied to the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    This is the little joker I have been trying to remove . I just cannot believe how much effort, heat and bashing this has put up with and not let go.. Tried left hand thread followed by right hand. Looking at the ratchet teeth on the drive release, you would think that it needed to be right hand thread, otherwise the nut would be loosened by the…[Read more]

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    hortiman replied to the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    Thank you Andy, perhaps an extra weetabix and a longer bar !

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    hortiman started the topic 1950s Atco sprocket removal advice. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 2 months ago

    Can anyone tell me if there is a secret to removing the drive sprocket from the roller drive on a 1950s 14″ Atco 2stroke lawnmower. All other chains, sprockets etc removed with ease, but cannot shift the nut which appears to hold the sprocket on the shaft. All nice and clean and oily so no rust. Do I use brute force or is there a magic solution ?

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    hortiman replied to the topic Alternative to a Amal 397 carb to fit howard 810cc engine. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 3 months ago

    It is really important to make sure that all the jets and airways are totally clear on that carb. Really thorough clean with carb cleaner, then carefully blow out all airways etc. Things can get gummed up after such a long period of non-use.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Tarpen Trimmer grease in the forum Help and information 1 year, 7 months ago

    I have used Stihl grease suitable for angle drive gears, comes in a handy tube for easy application, works for me, and has for many years.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Malvern 2019 Vintage Show Photos in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 11 months ago

    It is good to see the David Brown 2D industrial at the show, that one is literally a ‘one off’ and was owned and rallied by the late Bill Speake from Abergavenny, Bill was also a member of the VHGMC. He is much missed on the Rally circuit.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Douglas Industrial engines resource in the forum Help and information 2 years ago

    Good day Captain.
    If it is of any use I think I have an old copy of a handbook somewhere.
    Chris

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    hortiman started the topic A blend of ancient and modern, working in harmony in the forum Ride-on machines 2 years, 1 month ago

    Ancient and modern being used in the garden, before the wet weathr arrived !

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    hortiman started the topic A blend of ancient and modern, working in harmony in the forum Ride-on machines 2 years, 1 month ago

    Ancient and modern being used in the garden, before the wet weathr arrived !

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    hortiman started the topic How many remember this ?? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 3 months ago

    Filming was taking place for the Brian Bell video

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    hortiman replied to the topic Garner 7HP Light Tractor on Canals in the forum Ride-on machines 2 years, 5 months ago

    This is the only photo I can find of Bill’s Towpath tractor at the moment.
    Chris

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