hortiman

Hello Moggyjim

I have seen a cultmate with a car timing belt replacing the original, but finding the right one could be a challenge! Not sure about carb kit, could try Jon Cruse at the mower centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, he has masses of obsolete parts 01320 842477. or Meetens, or Burlen services, see their websites.

Chris

Sorry to hear your sad news Dave, Very best wishes for the future.
Chris

Hello Stuart.
I know I keep on telling people to use Jon Cruse, but I really think it may be worth trying him.
01323 842477 He is ‘The Mower Centre’ Hailsham, East Sussex. he has vast stocks of obsolete Villiers parts.
Chris

Hi there.
I have obtained shay engine parts in the past from Jon Cruse, The Mower Centre, Hailsham ,East Sussex. He has vast stocks of obsolete spares. 01323 842477. daytime, he has a postal service and is totally reliable.
Chris

Hi there.
Your best bet is to try Jon Cruse, The Mower Centre, Vicarage Road, Hailsham, East Sussex.
01323 842477. He has a postal service for his vast stocks of obsolete parts.

Good Luck
Chris

Hello Robert.
When I had a chainsaw tarpen flex attachment it was fitted with the shaft which had the twistgrip clutch at the end, most useful if you got the saw jammed or needed to stop the blade in emergency. I would not entertain using the saw attachment without that little clutch unit.

Chris

As Stuart says, if there is a lot of lateral movement, the teeth disengage on the axle shaft, maybe one has stripped. You will have to investigate , it is probably remedied quite simply.
Chris

Chester Hudson- 07836 210363.

You could try Chester Hudson, http://www.tillerparts.com But can’t be sure if he has any now.
Chris

Lets hope they keep the current format, as the content and items of interest are superior to T&M
in my humble opinion, I know these mags need adverts but it is rather boring for regular readers to see the same old ads month after month!

Let’s hope Tractor and farming heritage is able to survive.

Hello Per.
Your machine looks identical to my 56A, But I am sure Charlie will be able to explain any detailed differences, as he holds records from Geo Monro. I expect Charlie will reply soon.
Chris

Hello again sidevalve.
I am not sure what you are needing in the way of parts, there is an outside chance I may be able to help, if i knew what you are looking for.
Chris

Hello sidevalve.
You could be lucky and find Howard parts still from Standen Engineering, Ely, Cambs. they took on a lot of Howard Spares when Howard/Dowdeswell ceased trading. Or Chester Hudson- tillerparts .com
you are more likely to have to source secondhand parts from a redundant machine.

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That is a very colourful display Ivan, Brilliant.

Hello Mick.
Apart from the suggestions from Charlie, you could try John Cruse, The Mower Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex 01323 842477 ( daytime), he is a club member and carries vast stocks of parts for older machines.

Chris Fuller

Hi Sweeny-todd

If it is a small machine it could be a bullfinch, fitted with a JAP2A engine,, If it is a much larger machine it could be a 400 they had a JAP 4/3 engine, Gems of course had a JAP option, I cannot think of any other models with JAP engines, unless one has been retro fitted to your machine. A photo would be useful.
Chris

Hello Moggyjim.
I tend to agree with Charlie, it looks like a Bullfinch, probably retro fitted with the larger Kohler engine, I hope the extra power has not damaged the transmission!!

Hello tump.

If you fancy a trip to west Wales, I have a spare g/box lying around as you say.
Chris

Well done franktonpaget.
I too inquired on Saturday at the same stand, and was greatly encouraged by the response and interest shown by the guys on the stand, they sound pretty confident that something will happen fairly soon.