[charlie]

I think a lot of us looking and only posting when we can add something of value or have a new topic to start. I am on here almost daily and it is good to see we are getting some interesting posts.

[charlie]

Would it have been normal for a manufacturer to get tyres specially branded? It will make replacing them very difficult in the future, lets hope they last another 40 years.

[charlie]

Photo of engine might help with id.

[charlie]

The top of the dipstick should be a snug fit in the hole, no need for rags, unless it is the wrong dipstick! Parts list should show what they are like.

[charlie]

It would appear that for some unknown reason some members prefer other forum and facebook sites rather than their own club website.

[charlie]

That is the engine number, possibly a replacement engine or cowling. There is normally a plate with Geo Monro on it, I have seen them on the end of the fuel tank on one or two machines. Is that bits of rag stuffed in the dipsick holes on the gearbox?

[charlie]

If I only look once a day I look for time of last post in freshness column and follow that as a guide. I think once you become familiar with what is happening topic wise in each section you will soon know which you need to look at. Glad you like the new website.

[charlie]

Shawn, you have come to the right place for an answer.
Starting with rh side as you stand at the rear, small lever on top is throttle,lever underneath is gear change up for high down for low. Lh side small lever on top is handle bar lock enables them to swing left or right, lever below is clutch.
Biggest pain with control cables is they run down inside handlebars into the cast turret that supports the handlebars then internally to clutch and handle bar lock and out to throttle and gear change. I have seen some series 2 machines with a series one type gear change lever, no cable, on the back of the gearbox. Drop me a personal message with your e mail address and I can send you an owners manual with parts list. I can also date the machine fro the machine serial number which should be on the brass makers plate on the engine cowl, this may have got lost if engine has been changed. See my website for more about Monro Tillers

[charlie]

Details were in the Feb issue of The Cultivator, if you did not receive your copy please let me know.

[charlie]

Have you tried one of the Ford owners clubs?

[charlie]

Patrick, do you know what the original was/should be? If so have a look on The Green Sparkplug Company website, they will show if it is in stock and alternatives.

[charlie]

Cooper Pegler ran a series of adverts in The Fruit Grower magazine each one showed a different item, so far I have not found any syringes but will post details here if I do.

[charlie]

There were some bargains. See results.

[charlie]

I used that photo on the cover of the April 2012 issue of The Cultivator. It does look as if it might have been 4 wheel drive, unfortunately the photo is not clear enough to be certain.
The Farm Implement & Machinery Review is another great source of vintage adverts and some very good articles, I have about 50 issues in my collection.

[charlie]

Thought you might. I will send you copies via e mail.

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