[charlie]

I would open or remove tap and drain crankcase, which it sounds like you have already done. Getting the engine running and warmed up to drive out last traces of moisture and lubricate everything would be next priority.
After winter layup I strip and clean carb before attempting to start engine.
I always park SIMAR with front of machine on the floor and handlebar up in the air as recommended by Geo Monro this prevents water getting down exhaust, see attached.

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1. Rototiller-timing-instructions.pdf

[charlie]

A number of two wheeled garden tractors had a front mounted barrow or load carrier attachment, a couple of photos are in the website gallery.
Mayfield
Merry Tiller
Other machines with similar attachments include Barford Atom and Monro Tiller.
Most of these machines are easy enough to find, the attachments are not so common though. It would not be too difficult to fabricate one.
Alternatively a trailer could be attached.

[charlie]

If you have an area of original paint that has not been exposed to too much sunlight? Underneath brackets etc that have been bolted on is usually a good place. If so you should be able to get it matched by a paint supplier.

[charlie]

A thread in projects section would be great. It is always good to see the before and after photos.

[charlie]

Do you have the pegs which select high or low gear fitted? See page 14 of manual, part numbers 910974 and 910975 on plate 3 of parts list.

[charlie]

Production started in 1950 according to 70 Years of Garden Machinery by Brian Bell. Very difficult to put a value on it. I think you will find most collectors do not insure for theft.

[charlie]

Alastair, e mail sent with a couple of attachments that should prove useful. Charlie.

[charlie]

Good to know it is up and running.

[charlie]

Happy to help and I am very lucky to have access to the original drawings.

[charlie]

Alastair, two e mails with copies of drawings attached are on their way to you via e mail.

[charlie]

That is damage and should not be there. I have had it suggested that if a suitable piston from a diesel engine can be found it is possible to machine the crown to the required profile, as the diesel piston will have a much thicker crown. If you need a better copy of the drawing let me know.

[charlie]

I will check to see if they are common with any other SIMAR eg model 50, I think the part number is cast into barrel somewhere from memory, 10000A

[charlie]

Looking very smart.

[charlie]

Photo files need reducing in size, they need to be no more than 3072KB. For microsoft users there is a guide in help and information section of forum.
The attached is a photograph of drawing for piston, the original is at MERL, Reading UK.

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[charlie]

True what you say about the paintwork. I remember something I once heard said, ‘it is only original once’.

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