Charlie Moore (aka charlie)

I agree 100% with what Andy has said regarding replacing everything in the magneto, money well spent. New coil, condenser and points along with a new HT lead. I did this on the Villiers MK25 four stroke engine on my Trusty Earthquake, starts with no problems.
The little cover for the points often gets lost (thrown away).

Another consideration, if fuel is not fresh or has been left in the machine, is water in the fuel. The ethanol content of fuel can cause this. I had this on my Trusty Earthquake, draining out the float bowl I could see beads of water in the petrol.

Yes mine arrived today.

I thought the date for vintage was set by the Society of Ploughmen and applies to all classes.
The introduction of more modern small tractors, if it happens, should be a new class leaving the current Vintage Horticultural class as it is, ie primarily 2 wheeled walk behind tractors etc. The list of eligible vintage tractors does not need amending.…[Read more]

If you are wondering where the October issue is don’t worry it is currently in the queue at the printers awaiting mailing. They will let me know when it is mailed out and I will update this post.

I hope the global press give the VHGMC and H&D Trust a good write up.

Which model of Allen Scythe and what engine is fitted?

JAP 4,5 and 6 maanual

trusty220, exactly.

Please note the person that started this topic is no longer a forum member.

I would suggest trying The Green Spark Plug Company

Great news.

Yes you will need to remove the guards to see what you want.

The dog clutch consists of parts 372 and 374 operated by 382 which slides 374 in and out of mesh with 372.

If the flywheel is removed the magneto timing will need to be reset see below for adjusting points, timing instructions and how to remove flywheel.

Looks good.

I am not familiar with the internal workings of Allen Scythe but I do have an instruction manual with parts list in my literature collection. Looking at the illustration on page 25 it would appear the clutch mechanism on the model T is inside the gearbox, see photo below.
If you send me a personal message with your e mail address I can email the…[Read more]

I am not familiar with the internal workings of Allen Scythe but I do have an instruction manual with parts list in my literature collection. Looking at the illustration on page 25 it would appear the clutch mechanism on the model T is inside the gearbox, see photo below.
If you send me a personal message with your e mail address I can email the…[Read more]

I am not familiar with the internal workings of Allen Scythe but I do have an instruction manual with parts list in my literature collection. Looking at the illustration on page 25 it would appear the clutch mechanism on the model T is inside the gearbox, see photo below.

There is a topic in the Help and Information section of the forum with advice about how to resize and add photos.