andyfrost

I could be wrong , but it sounds a shade retarded to me. VERY nice restoration.

Andy.

Earlier ones imperial , later metric , measure your housing with a vernier and go from there.

Andy.

It’s a Howard 400 , when up and running are a very useful and well buit machine

Andy.

Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery.

Andy.

You can get away with bypassing the pump altogether , and rely on gravity feed. Removing the engine for the split couldn’t be easier , remove throttle cable , fuel pipe , and ignition kill switch wire(if it has handlebar mount) , undo bell housing bolts and it comes apart , it really is a simple operation, you should then see what could be the…[Read more]

Rather than ponder over what at present are merely guesses ,just split it and then evaluate.Personally , I wouldn’t use thinners/acetone/vinegar , at any cost , ultrasonic cleaners are truly a great asset , and should cure the problem.
A photo of your exact engine would really help.

Andy

The clutch is more than likely the plates sticking , but hard to tell exactly until you have split it.You sound quite mechanically minded , so I’m sure you’ll identify what wrong.
The linkage issue , I would be inclined to make my own.
Fuel issue , if you nkow someone handy who has an ultrasonic cleaner , 15min cycle in one should cure the problem.

Andy.

Thank goodness our hobby is vintage stuff.

Andy.

“The important part of this is that you shouldn’t believe everything you read in print and you should always cross reference any facts to determine their accuracy; never rely on one source for your information.”

Geoff , very tue words , as well as the internet provides us with good info , it also carries some bloomers. The recent thread on here a…[Read more]

The Bux120 is fixed timing , flywheel is held in place with a cotter type pin/bolt , very similar style as a bycycle crank cotter pin.

Andy.

Yes , we really need some photos , unless of course you can tell us what make of engine you have.

Andy

Andrew it’s dependant upon how we term original, would you rather have a machine with all it’s correct “original” components with perhaps what some may say has tatty paintwork , or one with pristine paintwork with a host of incorrect parts fitted.
I know which I would rather have , I’ve just purchased another Howard 700 , I bought it because it…[Read more]

Hirth
Acme
Corborn (spelling???)
Jowett/Bradford
British Junior
Howard

I would hazard a guess the list would run into the hundreds , that’s without getting old stationary engines involved.

Andy.

Thanks for that Alan , interestingly a chap in the village has a Hayterette with the Suzuki mx120 twostroke engine.

Andy.

You’re right Angus , I’ve seen the Hayter 21/osprey with the JLO engine.

Andy.

Yes , from memory they are Bosch components

You gents are spot on , it’s a JLO engine , and it DOESN’T have a diaphragm carb , JLO normally sourced their carbs from Bing , plenty of parts for these are available on the continent.

Andy

Not much help I know , but it’s quite an early one , as it has the 11C engine fitted.

Andy

Mine too , a huge thanks to all involved.

Andy.

Always check floats in COLD water , as much as I hate the modern world , ultrasonic cleaners are the way to go , they will clear carbs that no amount of compressed air will ever do.
Meetens are sadly no longer with us , Paul Childs(the leading man on Villiers/JAP on this planet) sold the buisness quite some time ago , L&S engineers bought the…[Read more]