Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

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

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]

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]

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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