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john-e-w replied to the topic McCulloch 240 Carburetor in the forum Help and information 2 years, 1 month ago

When I prime it the fuel seems to go into the carb, it certainly doesn’t run everywhere. I don’t know about the diaphragm as I didn’t strip the carb down, just pushed the hoses onto the brass tubes. I didn’t notice any notches, but I will have a look tomorrow – as far as I can remember both tubes were smooth. I’m pretty sure there are no kinks in…[Read more]
john-e-w started the topic McCulloch 240 Carburetor in the forum Help and information 2 years, 1 month ago

I must be getting old – I have just replaced the fuel pipes on my leaf blower – the original feeder pipe had a filter attached to the end in the fuel tank and every time I tried to put it back on, the pipe split – so I fitted new ones. I have touched nothing else, but now the machine refuses to fire up let alone run. The question is – have I got…[Read more]
john-e-w replied to the topic Monro Mk3 Rotavator in the forum Help and information 2 years, 3 months ago

Hi Charlie – worked like magic – only a slight “pop”. For somebody that has never fitted a tyre to a Mk3, you certainly provided the wherewithal to do it. Took about an hour to do both tyres. Only point to bear in mind is that you have to keep your wits about you to make sure the tyre is fitted in the right direction.

Do you have any tweaks…[Read more]
john-e-w replied to the topic August 2023 issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 3 months ago

Mine also arrived today

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john-e-w replied to the topic Monro Mk3 Rotavator in the forum Help and information 2 years, 3 months ago

Thanks Charlie I will give it a go and let yo know how I got on.

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john-e-w started the topic Monro Mk3 Rotavator in the forum Help and information 2 years, 3 months ago

Has anybody changed the tyres on a Monro Mk3, or removed them to repair a puncture? If so how did you get them back on the split rims again? Mine were a fight to remove, but I put that down to the rusty condition they were in. Unlike other split rims I have come across, these are aprox 95/5 (with the majority of the tyre on the 95% half of the…[Read more]
john-e-w replied to the topic Mystery hand tool in the forum Garden implements 2 years, 4 months ago

At a guess, something to do with an individual weed remover – below ground level

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john-e-w replied to the topic June issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 5 months ago

So has mine – now all I have to do is find time to read it!

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john-e-w replied to the topic Rodents! in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 7 months ago

Where do you get hold of Creosote these days??

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john-e-w replied to the topic April ,The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 7 months ago

Mine arrived this morning

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john-e-w started the topic Split Rims in the forum Help and information 2 years, 9 months ago

When splitting/reassembling split rims (on rotavators) should you have “some” air in the tube to prevent the tube from being pinched between the two halves?

Regards
John E-W
john-e-w replied to the topic February 2023 magazine in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 9 months ago

Mine arrived today

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john-e-w replied to the topic Monroe Tiller in the forum Help and information 2 years, 11 months ago

Sorry pics should have been supplied but battery was flat on my camera – so here they are now.
Wristpin – I have the same booklet and I read it as the Mk10 & Mk12 have the AB10 or Type V. The Mk15 service manual indicates that an S12 carb is fitted to rotavators. However, thanks for your help and I will now try George at villiersparts to see…[Read more]
john-e-w started the topic Monroe Tiller in the forum Help and information 2 years, 11 months ago

Hi Guys – I have recently purchased a Mk3 MonroeTiller with a Villiers Mk15 engine and I’m attempting to refurbish it. The first thing I have to do is replace all the cables – not too much of a problem until I looked at the carburetor – Unfortunately it is missing it’s needle. Now trying to find the right carburetor and matching it to a needle…[Read more]
john-e-w replied to the topic More motor triple questions. in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 11 months ago

Could you not fabricate your own belt tensioner?

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john-e-w replied to the topic 2023 membership renewals in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 12 months ago

I gave up trying to renew on-line and have put mine in the post – every time I follow the links I end up with the page that says it’s renewed automatically
john-e-w replied to the topic 2023 membership renewals in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years ago

Hi Charlie – I see on-line, that my membership is set to automatic renewal – so I assume that I don’t need to fill the form in, as nothing has changed at my end.

Regards & Happy Christmas
John E-W
john-e-w replied to the topic December issue of The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years ago

Well they haven’t got round to me yet!!
Looking forward to being able to download the on-line version

John E-W
john-e-w replied to the topic October issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years, 1 month ago

Mine arrived this morning!

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john-e-w replied to the topic October issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years, 1 month ago

Mine is obviously stuck in the post – and I note that an on-line version isn’t available either!

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