andyfrost

The wire you’ve highlighted goes to the points ,(in this instance directly onto the end of the condenser) the other uninsulated wire is Earth. Try wiring it up correctly , make sure your points are clean and set , and see if you have a spark.
A modern replacement magnetron coil should be available , which will eliminate the need for points and .

Andy.

Magnetron coils are widely available online.

Andy.

Another option is to try some of the Govt surplus stores , those that have been going for some time bought hundreds of these , and numerous spares..well worth a try.

Andy.

Yes , 65cc BSA , just one tip , DO NOT try to start and run it , with the exposed clutch shoes attached.

Andy.

Yes , very interesting reading , particularly the Atco tractor piece.Many years back I rebuilt an engine from one , the owner had just about every attacment with it.

Andy.

“IF” we are talking about the small charging sets , I’ve always known them as the CHORE horse , never heard of them as IRON horse.

Andy.

Choose a reputable dealer on the auction site , message them with your engine details/numbers and they will sort you.

Andy.

Coils are readily available online , personally I would opt for a Magnetron version , does away with points and condenser , I’ve used the aftermarket ones and they appear absolutely fine.

Andy.

Always interesting to read on the widely varied problems we all have , and the way they are overcome.
TOP job.

Andy.

Does your man really think that piston is repairable , from the photos I would say it’s a bit unlikely , it’s the breakage between the ring grooves that would concern me most. Were it a fourstroke , then yes there are ways you could have gotten round it.

Andy.

Geoff , I’ve sent you a message , bear in mind I’m a PC dunce , they may not be the ones , but are deffo male thread.

If all else fails Trotters may have some left over.

Andy.

Geoff , there are some Reliant male threaded filters on the well know auction site , I take it you may have already looked to see if they’re the type you’re after.

Andy.

There’s also a Merry Tiller Titan on there , complete with scythe fitted , AND it just happens to be the GT variant , MTs most sort after model.

Andy.

It sounds as if you have the Miller type ignition , parts have long been obsolete. I assume you have had the coil PROPERLY tested. Condenser , not a great problem , as any condenser that you can fit in without fouling anything will do , can even be hidden on the outside and train the wire through. Points “should” clean up OK.
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I’d say Renault Master.

Andy.

I was thinking the same Angus , I always thought Reliant built their own engines in house , as did BMC and Rootes , not absolutely certain , but stand to be corrected.

Andy.

Elwell are the RollsRoyce of handtools , I recall my father telling me as a youngster , that if you didn’t use an Elwell axe then ” you’re no timber faller” . It was a joy to watch him felling with his collection of axes , all Elwell.

Andy.

And mine , HUGE thanks to all involved.

Andy.

I would have persevered with a different method of removal , you may well have upset the balance of the flywheel by your methods.

Andy.

Originally they were fitted with Briggs , many have now been replaced with Honda or Honda clones , they all share the same base footprint , so another advantage of the Merry Tiller…….engine replacement is a doddle.
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