dave clark - Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

dave replied to the topic Ransomes crawler tracks in the forum Ride-on machines 4 years, 2 months ago

Quick answer. YES.
dave started the topic Weeley working weekend 2022 in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 3 months ago

I have just been down to the farm at Weeley and David Weeley has invited
the V. H. G. M. C. to the farm for a working weekend in 2022. So a early date
for your diaries, 17th and 18th September 2022.We have not worked out a plan of
action yet but it will probably be as previous years. So watch this space and
keep a eye on the events diary in the…[Read more]
dave started the topic Help with dating machines in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 years, 3 months ago

I have just acquired two lawnmowers and wondered if any member can help with dating these machines.
First is a Suffolk Punch model 10 Mower no 81762.
Second is a Qualcast Suffolk Electronic Punch No 069092
Thanks in advance.
Dave Clark.
dave replied to the topic April issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

Got my copy yesterday. Well done Alan.
Another interesting read.
dave started the topic Weeley 2021 in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 8 months ago

I am sorry to have to do this but the Weeley working weekend
this year is cancelled. The risk of spreading the covid virus
is too great. David Weeley and I had a long chat the other day
and reluctantly decided that it was too risky.
Roll on 2022.
Stay virus free.
Dave Clark.
dave replied to the topic Lawn roller found in garden in the forum Help and information 4 years, 9 months ago

At a guess the old wooden handle rotted out and a enterprising
gardener hammered a metal spike in so he could carry on rolling
the lawn.
dave replied to the topic February issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

Mine arrived Saturday. Another good read. Very well done Alan.
dave replied to the topic Your Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 11 months ago

Postman Pat delivered my copy this morning. Yet another very good read.
Thanks Alan for all the good work and effort.
Happy Christmas.
Stay virus free.
Dave.
dave replied to the topic Hayterette Paint Colours! in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 years ago

Scott.
Try phoning the Hayter factory.
01279 723444.
dave replied to the topic Gem 600 cc JAP carburetor jet measurements help in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 2 months ago

I have a Clifford Cultivator fitted with a J A P 600cc side valve engine
and the J A P handbook states a Zenith 24T-2 no 1467 carburetter.
So maybe you could fit a Zenith instead of the Amal.
I can scan and send you the details if required.
dave replied to the topic Wizard simplex pump in the forum Help and information 5 years, 3 months ago

We think that it worked off a pressurised system so the flow
of water kept the pump working. Probably in a overhead system
in large glasshouses or market gardens.
dave replied to the topic Ransomes MG5 in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 3 months ago

Hi, Your Ransomes MG5 dates from 1949. I do have a parts list for a MG5 and an engine
instruction book. I can get my grandson to download and send to you. Please
contact me at djclark89@btinternet.com and I will try and help you.
Dave Clark.
dave replied to the topic Ransomes ramdozer bracket help please in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 3 months ago

There are two service sheets on the member downloads which may be of help.
If this does not help please phone me as I think I know where there is a
ramdozer that I might be able to go and photograph for you. Also can I have
your tractor and engine numbers for the Ransomes register.
Many thanks. Dave.
dave replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 Serial number 271 in the forum Ride-on machines 5 years, 3 months ago

Peter. Many thanks for the Ransomes MG2 details. I will add them to the Ransomes register. Your machine was made in 1938. If you need help I do have a MG2 handbook that I can download and send on to you. Your machine looks in very good order, congratulations, keep up the good work.
Dave.
dave replied to the topic Wartime Farm (again). in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 4 months ago

New potatoes, Chicken and veg from the garden and rhubarb and custard for afters. I think that
we all may have to come round for Christmas dinner. What time is it going on the table?
dave replied to the topic Fairlawn Spreader in the forum Help and information 5 years, 5 months ago

Yes. I went over to Rugby on Tuesday and collected it.
dave replied to the topic Fairlawn Spreader in the forum Help and information 5 years, 5 months ago

As a belated postscript to this. I now have a Fairlawn spreader
and all the paperwork. As soon as we can clean up the paperwork we will make
it available. Stave a copy will be on its way to you.
dave replied to the topic Wartime Farm (again). in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 6 months ago

A friend of mine sent me a few new spuds from his garden today. Maybe
Geoff wants new spuds for Christmas dinner.
dave started the topic Weeley 2020 in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 7 months ago

After a long chat with David Weeley we have decided that because of the uncertainty
over the corona virus we have had to cancel the Weeley working weekend this year.
We are very sorry about this but it is in the best interest of our members, a lot
who are getting a bit long in the tooth.
Dave Clark.
dave replied to the topic February issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 5 years, 9 months ago

got mine Friday thanks.
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