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andyfrost replied to the topic Honda f90 -f100 in the forum Help and information

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:51:51 +0000

I still use a F80 , but here in the UK , I’ve never seen a F90 , I’m lead to believe it was Hondas first attempt at a diesel engined machine , be nice to know if anyone has one , or even seen one in UK.

Andy

hdtrust replied to the topic Honda f90 -f100 in the forum Help and information

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:08:42 +0000

I have most manuals for the Honda F range in our stores, its just a matter of getting to them, I can always add it to the list of finding them over the Christmas period.
To hand at the moment I have a shop manual for the Honda F300, F400, & F450
Date of issue F400 October 1976
Date of Issue F300 December 1978
Date of Issue F450 December 1980

Olivier Janssens replied to the topic Honda f90 -f100 in the forum Help and information

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:25:25 +0000

I own 2 Honda f90 but haven’t seen any others in my 53 years. Glad you found one.
You can use the GD90 book for the engine part. The manual for the machine is missing.
Best regards from Belgium

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Trusty steed with electrics in the forum Ride-on machines

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:34:11 +0000

Currently sorting through and cataloguing the Trusty enginering drawings. Not seen anything yet for dynastart on Steed and not sure all drawings are there. This is going to take some time to complete.

David Barwell replied to the topic Trusty steed with electrics in the forum Ride-on machines

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:18:18 +0000

Hi yes very sorry that is what I was told I re red the message. That is fantastic to find this out. I can also see it says its fitted with a dynastart. Do we know how this was fitted. From what I can see with what I have it was belt driven and I have a small shaft with a 2 blade fan and its also belt driven. I would assume it would haveto be…[Read more]

Alan replied to the topic Trusty steed with electrics in the forum Ride-on machines

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:46:07 +0000

I have looked at Geoff’s scans of the original factory records for the Steed.

Number 422 was sent to the agricultural dealership F. C. Adamson, Swanland, East Yorkshire, and is dated 13/04/1965. It was sent out fitted with grassland tyres.

On the same date, the preceding Steed 421 with standard motor car tyres was also sent to F. C. Adamson.…[Read more]

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic Trusty steed with electrics in the forum Ride-on machines

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:44:24 +0000

As far as I know the dates in the Trusty register are from the factory records, so I would assume those to be correct.

alan wrote a new post

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:10:00 +0000

Quiz 2025 – As Seen On TV Here are twelve questions for a short quiz. The theme this year is mowers that have been on TV or in magazines, and sometimes associated with well-known […]

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:31:55 +0000

Grahame, thank you for your thoughts on the membership fee increase. The vast majority of those that bothered to contact us regarding the increase were in favour and did not want us to scrap or go digital with the magazine. A number of renewals have already been received, only time will tell if the increase has a significant impact on membership numbers.

Grahame Aldington replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:09:02 +0000

Hi Charlie,

Indeed the written word does not covey nuance unless time is taken to compile the text. The forum is not the primary reason I have decided to not renew my membership.

The committee rejected all suggestions of how to cut club costs and voted for the status quo with an across the board rise in membership fees of 50%. They did this…[Read more]

Mick Ellis replied to the topic Howard 700 help and advice. in the forum General talk and discussion

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:19:02 +0000

I had a Howard 700 rotavator back in the mid 90s and it came with a finger mower attachment that was approximately 3ft wide but unfortunately I have no pictures of it now.

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:41:19 +0000

Grahame, sadly Facebook etc has taken over from forums and real clubs, social media groups acting as virtual clubs. Any discussion within a club etc wil generate differences of opinion, the problem is the typed word does not convey the same or intended tone.

Grahame Aldington replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:12:41 +0000

Hi Charlie,

Sadly, I have tried to use the forum in the way it is intended. But have been met with either apathy, or at times a degree of negativity. It is one of several reasons that has formed the decision of not to renew my membership next year.

You are correct, a condenser and a capacitor are different words for the same component.…[Read more]

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:05:39 +0000

Grahame, sorry to hear you will not be renewing your VHGMC membership, note this will mean you wil no longer be able to post on the forum.
Condenser v capacitor, my understanding is they are the same just a change in terminology over the years and of course construction methods and materials making modern ones more efficient and reliable.

Grahame Aldington replied to the topic JAP 2a flywheel removal in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:28:10 +0000

An update about the 2a ET conversion. I did a thorough overhaul of the engine, it included replacing the condenser with a capacitor. Which I do as a matter of course now when working on a magneto that does not achieve my default pass level of a 6mm spark in air. I was very pleasantly surprised that the Wico Pacy flywheel magneto got up to an…[Read more]

andyfrost replied to the topic December 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:47:04 +0000

Many thanks Charlie.

Andy

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic December 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:16:38 +0000

Andy, renewal payment received thank you. When magazine arrives you will see, in the article about renewing, to ignore any date you see online.

andyfrost replied to the topic December 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:18:31 +0000

Charlie , I’ve just paid my renewal , on the page it says “renewal due 2014” , but as far as I’m aware I’ve paid every year since then , and my insurance etc has all come through fine.

Andy.

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic December 2026 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:10:52 +0000

The magazine has been sent to the printers and will be posted by them sometime after 15th December to all paid up members ofthe VHGMC.
Membership renewal form will be printed on the back of the address sheet, except for new members that have membership to end of 2026.
Please read the membership renewal information contained in the magazine…[Read more]

Laszlo Laci replied to the topic Aspera engines in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:35:14 +0000

Rég jártam itt de a műhelyemben aktív voltam. Olvastam hogy Marino Bassi 50 éves pályafutásáról az embraco és korábban az aspera cégnél jó lenne ilyen szakembereket megszólaltatni hogy gyártási folyamatokról meséljenek.még.mindíg kutatom az aspera motors gyártási jelöléseit.

PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Chester Hudson in the forum General talk and discussion

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:55:52 +0000

Have been in contact all ok thx

PHILIP BLAND started the topic Chester Hudson in the forum General talk and discussion

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0000

HI dose anyone know if Chester Hudson is still trading and have a current telephone number for him, many thanks phil

mike-berry posted an update: Howard took on a contract to build 50 mini gappers but only a […]

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:34:57 +0000

Howard took on a contract to build 50 mini gappers but only a few were built as they did not catch on with beet growers and then in the 60s beet seeds were individualy pelletted that meant the seed could with the new drills be planted 6-8 inches apart and there was no need for men to go gapping with hoes or any machine that was used to gap the…[Read more]

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic bmb cultmate in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:35:53 +0000

Unfortunately the club no longer has anyone listed as the BMB helpline.
One possible way to date them would be from the engine number, this will depend on what engine is fitted as some makes are easier to date than others and if it is the original.

mike-berry posted an update: anyone know about belt pully for cultmate as I do not have […]

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:28:26 +0000

anyone know about belt pully for cultmate as I do not have one at this time but will try to get hold of one at some time.mike

mike-berry posted an update: @vhgmcbuddy hi any info on bmb bsa engine would be very much […]

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:25:52 +0000

@vhgmcbuddy hi any info on bmb bsa engine would be very much appreciated. mike berry .bugeymikee@gmail.com

mike-berry posted an update: @alan .MY 1966 howard mini gapper is on ebayand is only one […]

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:39:24 +0000

@alan .MY 1966 howard mini gapper is on ebayand is only one known to be complete .its ashame but illness forces your hand when its to hard to use some thing you own .now have 2 BMB cultmates which I can show ,

mike-berry posted an update: I have just bought 2 BMB CULTMATES.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:21:37 +0000

I have just bought 2 BMB CULTMATES.

Mike Berry started the topic bmb cultmate in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:17:56 +0000

HI does anyone know how to date these as I now own 2,one with semi digger plough one with cultivater and semi digger plough.i will in time need to date these also to get rid of one plough and get a general purpose bodied plough also 2 cultivater tines and clamps .that I will do when I get time to advertise for these bits.yet to get serial numbers…[Read more]

ct33731 posted an update: Hi I was wondering if anyone could help, I am looking to buy […]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:27:20 +0000

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help, I am looking to buy a PTO unit for my BMB President tractor does anyone have a spare one that they wish to sell

alan wrote a new post

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:19:33 +0000

Rare Hoes and Thinners? Occasionally, a long-forgotten machine may turn up in a book reference or a magazine article, and if we are lucky, an actual example may appear in the […]

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) replied to the topic October 2025 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:29:18 +0000

October issue now uploaded to website.

Ransomes256 replied to the topic Dating Ransomes MG2 in the forum Ride-on machines

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:31:45 +0100

I am very surprised there are no markings on the edge of the crown wheels as even the spares have them. They should look like this but if you still have a problem please email me njarrett@btinternet.com
Neil

David Bliss replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:22:53 +0100

We had a large version that looked like a very large fire extinguisher 1930-40s, no idea of make but held getting on for three gallons brimmed, had a carrying strap but a bit on the heavy side. My grandfather and my father used it quite a bit and in the 1963 winter was used to thaw water pipes out to get water for the animals, I never used it for…[Read more]

Kieran Wallace started the topic Dating Ransomes MG2 in the forum Ride-on machines

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:22:15 +0100

Hi all, I’ve just bought my first MG2 and first job I’m trying to do is find out how old it is. Plate on the rear has long gone and I’ve checked the places recommended like the underside of the gearbox cover and the crown wheels but found nothing. Only think I’ve found is a 21 stamped into the LH planetary case. Any help or suggestions of anywher…[Read more]

andyfrost replied to the topic October 2025 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:44:37 +0100

Mine too , a really nice tribute to Geoff.

Andy.

roy Colman replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:37:33 +0100

Thank-you for this.
Interesting… somewhere along the lines I got the idea that the seal was leather. From the looks of the one photo, you have a somewhat loose fitting neoprene(?) washer. I’d guess that that is not the original.

Brian Milnes replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:26:31 +0100

Sorry Charlie here is the photo. Two seals. One on the pump that is a large O ring. The other is a flat rubber washer inside the cylinder of the pump.

dave clark replied to the topic October 2025 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:09:17 +0100

Tha pidgeons must have got a move on. I received my copy yesterday. Another good read.

roy Colman replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:27:37 +0100

Hi Brian,
Sorry, it may be me but I can’t see the photos.

tbh, after the response from Sheen, I put this as another “project” on the to do pile and only started looking into it again when FiL asked if I had something for the weeds at his new place (tho, given that that is a timber construction home, I’m a little uneasy but that’s another…[Read more]

Brian Milnes replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:44:06 +0100

Photos as requested

Charlie Moore (aka charlie) started the topic October 2025 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:56:39 +0100

I have had confirmation from the printers that the October issue of The Cultivator was posted yeaterday (Thursday 23rd Oct).
When you receive your copy is now in the hands of Postman Pat and his fleet of pidgeons.

Brian Milnes replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:48:46 +0100

Hi Charlie. I assume you mean the seal in the pump because of course there are seals also in the stop valve that control the flow of paraffin to the coil. I’ll go and take some photos and forward to you. Have you managed to dismantle the wand at all ? Still unsure how you get a replacement wick in one of these.

PS do you own a Sheen X300/X500…[Read more]

roy Colman replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:50:11 +0100

Hi Brian, Thanks for your reply and good to hear you got yours working.
“does it hold pressure when pumped up with paraffin in it?” – No, because the seal has not only perished but is completely missing. Any chance of picture of what it should look like please? Thanks.

Brian Milnes replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:36:18 +0100

Hi Charlie. Well I picked up my flamewand a couple of months ago and have managed to get it working. So I’m sure you know to pump the wand to build pressure ; check that you have pressure by briefly opening the flow valve to check liquid paraffin spurts out of the burner jet before closing. This also primes the vaporising coil with fuel. Then poor…[Read more]

Rob Delaney started the topic F Wright and Son Plough in the forum Garden implements

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:41:18 +0100

Please does anyone know where I could source a replacement point/share for a Wright and Son hand pulled plough. They were originally made in Holbeach Lincs around 50 -75 years ago. Thank you

roy Colman replied to the topic Sheen Flame Wand in the forum Garden implements

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:55:43 +0100

I too have a Sheen Flame Wand which is in need of some TLC. I contacted Sheen in 2021 and received the following response,
“… unfortunately we no longer support the flamewand. Sadly it is obsolete having not been made for over 35 Years.”

If anyone has a link to where spares and the operating instructions can be found, please let me know.
Roy

Gavin Mutch replied to the topic Find our old OTA in the forum General talk and discussion

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:28:14 +0100

Forget about my first question, went on google and see that they are agricultural engineers anyway, easy enough to get in touch with! I’ll send my big brother on a mission

Gavin Mutch replied to the topic Find our old OTA in the forum General talk and discussion

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:23:43 +0100

Thanks for getting back to me! It’s good to know that she found a good home, my brother lives in Nottingham so if there’s any way to get Tom’s address I would really appreciate it.
I suspect it was the same tractor in the photograph. The hire boats were stored in the winter about 100 yards from where you collected the tractor from. I could…[Read more]

Ransomes256 replied to the topic Ransome MG5 in the forum Ride-on machines

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:03:20 +0100

Hugh, Please send me an email with this request and I will see what I can find. Neil njarrett@btinternet.com