[charlie]

Note JAP engine for a Trusty has a longer crankshaft I believe to enable the centrifugal clutch to be fitted.

[charlie]

To test the coil properly you will need to find someone with a suitable tester, your local garden machinery repair centre may be able to help. Testing with an multi meter will only be able to identify open or short circuit, it will not show if there is low insulation which breaks down when coil is in use.

[charlie]

Welcome to the forum, looking at the amount of work your Trusty needs I think the 30 day trial will need converting to paid membership!!!! That style of bumper is the early one, forum member trusty220 will be able to give a more accurate date from the serial number. A Zenith carb for the engine should not be too difficult to find, gearbox side plates might be more difficult. The wheels seem to have seen better days too. Keep us posted of progress.

[charlie]

Winch is always a good idea even if you normally drive machines onto trailer as it can be used to haul a dead machine on.

[charlie]

D/o you have a supply of new membership forms ie with new membership rates £15 single etc and correct address, Benita and Charlie, copies canbe downloaded from website.

[charlie]

Allen records are held at Museum of English Rural Life, Reading.

[charlie]

Andy, membership now upgraded you should be able to post pm.

[charlie]

According to the book I have engine type will make a difference. JAP 5 = 5.5cwt; Douglas = 6cwt and Norton = 5.5 cwt. Not sure if this includes plough.Another book I have gives a weight of 7cwt.

[charlie]

bicky, this topic should be in ‘pedestrian operated machines’ section where members are more likely to pick it up. Sounds like either you are trying to work too deep, a light machine will not work at full depth on first pass in fresh ground; or the engine may need a de-coke and valves grinding in. I had a Land Rover that struggled up hills, a de-coke and everything was back to how it should be.

[charlie]

I can bring the 101 and trailer if you need help emptying the caves!!

[charlie]

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[charlie]

Here is a link to a brief history of Geo Monro which is how this topic started.

[charlie]

I believe the Mayfield with a rotavator is the Wentworth, not many made and not a great success so I have been told.

[charlie]

Have you tried the archives at Museum of English Rural Life?

[charlie]

George is not listed as he is no longer a club member. Only registers run by club members are listed.

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