joegrgraham

Stuart,
That’s interesting you mentioned that, my engine has had a +040thou rebore, so will that affect the timing settings?

From day one with this machine, the carb has been ‘difficult’.
Looking at the american websites, the FloJet carb has a pretty bad reputation, the alloy casting of the body is pretty poor (it is a wartime machine) and none of the needles and butterflies fit snugly, everything flops about a bit, I think a number of small innaccuracies make for one…[Read more]

Hi Charlie,
That’s my next move, I remember an article in Tractor magazine where he was chasing a similar problem in a Barford atom.
Joe.

Afternoon,

Had a quick look today, tried the suggestions, and not a sausage on the spark front.
Back into the magneto for a look…………
At least I’m becoming adept at stripping a villiers engine!

Afternoon everyone,

Spent some time with the Bantam today.
Put her all back together, pulled the rope, cough, pulled again, and she fired!!!(briefly).
Pull again, cough, pull, pull, pull, rope slips, hit hand on vice, say bad words, pull and nothing!
Plug out, no spark. Throw away plug, try a different one, nice blue spark. Plug in, pull and…[Read more]

Good Friday was always the traditional spud planting day, cat in hells chance this year!!!
The other old idea was to pull down your breeches and sit on the ground, if it was too cold for your cheeks, it was too cold for the spuds!.

Thanks Stuart,
I’ve set the timing tonight, as you’ve suggested. Just got a couple of little jobs to do on the head, before it goes back together, so will keep you informed as and when.
Joe.

Thanks chaps.
I did consider the Jap, but if I’m being honest, I want to try something a little different!.
Alan, do you know what model of Petter they used?.
I know a diesel is a heavier lump, but I’m sure it could be counteracted with some ballast on the rear. It’ll be a case of a bit of R and D I think.
I do like the diesel idea, especially as…[Read more]

I think I’ve got it…………..

In this age of ‘Elf and Safety (boom boom),

It is a bracket that goes on the rear of the sleigh, the orange flashing light goes on top and the aperture visible in the latest pic is for the reversing camera lens, with the wire clip holding the cable so it doesn’t get tangled in the tinsel.

The reversing camera…[Read more]

Try AC Belting of Gloucester, I haven’t got any details to hand, but a quick Google should find them.
Joe.

Just had a look, build date for my engine is 01/06/1964, also Line 3, so you were spot on Alan.

Thanks for the link, useful website that.

Joe.

Thanks Alan,

I’ll have to have a look at the engine and let you know.

Yes, it is in really good condition, starts first pull and apart from the belt deteriorating, doesn’t look like it’s done a great deal of work.

Joe.

Thanks Alan,

Can’t read it at the moment, its a bit rusty/oily!.

Now, how do I get the flywheel off, so I can get at the points?, I’ve got the 3 screws out, but as its aluminium, I dont want to put the puller on it.

Joe.