Ray Hogben (hillsider)

Well found, you have identified that your machine has a Tecumseh OH140 overhead valve cast iron engine fitted. This seems to be the engine that was fitted as standard from the information we have uncovered so far unfortunately from what I have seen listed the standard exhausts listed for this engine don’t seem to match the remains of the exhaust…[Read more]

Also checkout the unused keyway on the crankshaft if it is of the same dimension you could try the fit of that one after cleaning up where the grub screw has bruised the edge of the keyway.
This may also reposition where the grub screws fall onto the shaft perhaps missing the open keyway, also you still have the option of using Loctite to…[Read more]

The easiest route to get to the loose clutch flywheel is to remove the four engine fixing bolts taking care to watch for any pieces of packing that may sit between the engine and the bed plate. Then slide engine away from the drive shaft. You should the be able to see problem.

The advice given by wristpin is the exactly the way to go.

Shocking the broken sprocket with a hammer and a punch could help it to slacken but you would need to ensure that the shaft was held securely with a large pair of stillsons.

They are certainly loaded with Tomatoes, what are you feeding them on to get a result like that? Let’s hope they all ripen ok.

Sorry I can’t help with a photograph but the Old Lawnmower Club Directory of Lawnmowers describes the Greens Centenary as a low cost manual roller mower available only in a twelve inch cut. The Centenary was produced in the 1930’s and in 1935 cost Three Pounds. Three Shillings. Including the grass box.

That’s ok, I am sure you will find some sort of identification numbers on the engine -probably on the flywheel cowling. There is section in the engine info link that describes what you are looking for and where is will be located.
Ray.

Before getting too involved you definitely need to confirm the make and type of engine fitted to you tractor, from the info that I can find via Google it seems as though the engine should be Tecumseh OH140. The numbers that you have located would seem to refer to the chassis rather than the engine, hopefully the attached links may help you to…[Read more]

I have it bookmarked to watch or record, as you say it should be interesting, I imagine that there will be a few cranes and heavy lifts to keep the interest factor up.

These companies may be able to help with a small order but I bet it comes at a cost!

I have used Sampson Challis back in the days when they were JW Challis for the supply of gasket materials but you would need to check to see if they can still make small quantities of cut…[Read more]

http://www.stripmine.org/sears/etc/roper_canada.pdf

Does your tractor feature in the attached brochure that I found via Google? If it is the 14 HP model that you have it is likely that you have a Tecumseh engine in your tractor. However this would need to be verified before trying to locate parts.
Re identification there should be some…[Read more]

It could be worthwhile contacting the chap at Saving Old Seagulls as I have seen from his spares pages that some models of Seagull outboards use a twin jet Amal carb very similar to the one that you are seeking jets for, he is also suggesting that brass radiator bleed keys can be used to remove the jets with modification.
You would need to check…[Read more]

I did wonder if you had found the site, it must be about the most complete collection of information that you could find re your mower.
It would seem that there is a following for these machines over the pond I also found a couple of sites offering spares but then I guess you will have a had trawl around also.
Good to see that it is still a work…[Read more]

http://www.myelec-traks.com/index.html

Have you found the info featured on this site?

Afraid to say there is a spam post still lurking in the General Talk and Discussion forum in the Hello to Everyone thread.

I see the spammer is still with us, tenacious bunch aren’t they!!

If I understand the story correctly both are correctly known as Sloper engines, the earlier engines were built, badged and sold by BSA and apart from the recoil start assembly I can’t think of many if any differences to the Villiers version of the engine.

If anyone can add to this historical thread I too would be interested to know more.

Like you I think it is a great shame that the curtain has closed on F&HE magazine as we know it and we can only wait and see just how many pages will be devoted to our subject in future issues of the Tractor and Machinery magazine.
I also think it is rather unfortunate that the T&M editor does not see fit to make reference to the changes in his…[Read more]

I guess tank size could be a problem when cleaning long items but have you considered trying an ultrasonic cleaner as sold by Maplin etc they work brilliantly on carburettor bodies and brass jets but I have not tried cleaning a large piece of brass yet, if I can find a suitable test piece I shall give it try for you and report back.
The manual…[Read more]