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asperaitaly replied to the topic Aspera engines in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Remek munka.azért csak az Egyesült Királyság az ipari forradalom hazája.minden gép onnan indult útjára.jól haladok én is szerencsére egy alapos takarítással sikereket érek el.
dave replied to the topic Geoff Ravenhall in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 3 weeks ago

On Saturday evening at Weeley we will raise a glass in memory of Geoff.
Dave.
charlie replied to the topic landmaster l120 mag Briggs & Stratton engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Have you tried Briggsbits
andyfrost replied to the topic Geoff Ravenhall in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Very sad news indeed , I feel Weeley will be a very sombre weekend , above all our thoughts at this time are with those closest to Geoff.

Andy.
sidevalve5 replied to the topic Geoff Ravenhall in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 3 weeks ago

That is indeed sad news. He helped me greatly with queries about Trusty’s and I shall miss his sound advice. His enthusiasm for Trusty’s shone through with everything he said to me. Can I offer my condolences to his family and friends.
enginecrazy started the topic landmaster l120 mag Briggs & Stratton engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi
Anyone have any idea where I could obtain a replacement one from, does not have to be original type any I can fit and hopefully work.

Cheers in advance Enginecrazy.
peter-robinson posted an update 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello everyone and greetings from Australia. Have just finished restoring an OTA Monach tractor. These are very rare out here,only 2 others that I know of. It is missing the pneumatic governor, I believe they were made by handy in the USA. Would any members have a suitable one to suit the ford prefect motor or know of a place where I might obtain…[Read more]
charlie started the topic Geoff Ravenhall in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 3 weeks ago

It is with much sadness that I inform you that our chairman, Geoff Ravenhall, died peacfully at home yesterday.
hortiman posted an update 9 months, 4 weeks ago

I received the sad news this Morning that our ex Chairman Geoff Ravenhall had passed away, early this morning, I am sure our thoughts are all with Ruth and family, RIP Geoff it was a pleasure knowing you.
alan replied to the topic 3 Wheeled Truck Identification and Help in the forum Ride-on machines 9 months, 4 weeks ago

It looks like a Geest truck, made by Geest, the same company associated with bananas.

I do not know models, but trucks were manufactured from the 1950s to the 1970s. Addresses were advertised as Geest Industries Limited (Truck Division) Spalding, Lincolnshire, and Marsh Lane Truck Factory, Boston, Lincolnshire

Brian Bell’s book ’70 Years of…[Read more]
charlie replied to the topic 3 Wheeled Truck Identification and Help in the forum Ride-on machines 9 months, 4 weeks ago

It could be a Wrigley, or based on one.
jeffww started the topic 3 Wheeled Truck Identification and Help in the forum Ride-on machines 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Good morning, wondering if anyone can help?
I have just acquired this 3 Wheeled truck and wondered if anyone could help with identification?
It has a Villers engine and Albion Gearbox.

Also, the Drive Sprocket on the engine is missing, can anyone tell me any details on this, i.e size, number of teeth etc?

Any other information on this machine…[Read more]
sidevalve5 replied to the topic Aspera engines in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 10 months ago

Úgy tűnik, elfoglalt dolgod lesz. Remélem, sikerül mindegyiket szépen működésre bírnod. A képen a téli projektem látható, egy JAP 2a, ami egy Alcon vízpumpára van szerelve, és máris jól elkezdtem. Épp most fejeztem be a szelepek becsiszolását, és most már elkezdhetem az egészet összerakni.
asperaitaly replied to the topic Aspera engines in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 10 months ago

Beszereztem a téli szerelnivalót 2 aspera és 2 tecnamotor. Ez jó időtöltés lesz. Az egyik motor 1982 böl való aspera bv 153 pedig akkor már Tecnamotor néven futott a gyár.
charlie replied to the topic August cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 10 months ago

My copy arrived yesterday and I have now uploaded a copy to the website.
dave replied to the topic August cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 10 months ago

Postperson Pat delivered my copy this morning. After I have done my chores I will
sit down with a coffee and have a read.
ytfarm replied to the topic Westwood Lawn Groomer 1 in the forum Help and information 10 months, 1 week ago

Wow thanks for that, i will keep my eye open at our loca sales you often see various slitters that could be adapted. Will also keep an eye out for a roller
alan replied to the topic Westwood Lawn Groomer 1 in the forum Help and information 10 months, 1 week ago

It does look like the slitter and others were fitted on the back in place of the rake bit. I’ve found a photo in the 1985 brochure with the slitter attached.

Until I looked, I hadn’t realised that the Lawngroomer Mark1 was such a short-lived attachment – just 1983 to 1986.
ytfarm replied to the topic Westwood Lawn Groomer 1 in the forum Help and information 10 months, 1 week ago

Thank you, that was brilliant, l assume the optional slitter and roller attachments fitted on the back in lieu of the rake /brush, to change the spikes each time would have been quite a chore?
Well l start this morning in restoring mine, the “peristaltic” (thats a mouthfull) pumps appear to be okay but l was of a mind to use a winscreen washer…[Read more]
alan replied to the topic Westwood Lawn Groomer 1 in the forum Help and information 10 months, 1 week ago

I have looked through my Westwood brochures, and two pages detail the Lawn Groomer which may be of help. Attached as a PDF.

Westwood used to have instructions on their website for the range of tractors but not implements. Anyway, the company is now defunct, and the website is no longer available.

The Lawn Groomer is early 1980s. In the…[Read more]
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