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Joe
The skimmer is owned by Rhys (rocboni)who has been rebuilding it and is trying the water. It is one of two known existing machines both owned by members.
Neil

I am not familiar with the 955 but the many versions of the Wico A are clear.
Clockwise or anticlockwise rotation.
Foot or flange mounting (variations depending on engine manufacturer design)
Drive dog / sprocket design again dependent on engine design.
Advance mechanisms for various engine designs.
Single cylinder / 2 cylinder / 4 cylinder…[Read more]

Gareth,
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search. In the meantime I have manufactured a replacement jet holder for your carburettor and it is ready for you. DC is aware.
Neil Jarrett

Hello,
Yes I have both these dipsticks available.
Please drop me a mail for a list. njarrett@btinternet.com
Neil

Jonathan,
15367 is shown on the register. Maybe Dave can offer more info.
Neil

Joe,
The floor and the toolbox were originally made from pine with some steel reinforcing edges etc.
I have some drawings to help make some replacements to the correct pattern.
The level of restoration is always open to debate. I feel the most important thing is what you are happy with and what you intend to use the tractor for. If it is staying…[Read more]

Joe,
As the supplier of the parts I would prefer to not advise although please feel free to call me.
However, I would like to point out you should try and keep the track sections the same way round relative to each other. The reason for this is that over the years the tooth sections will have worn more on one side than the other so if assembled…[Read more]

Joe,

email njarrett@btinternet.com

Neil

The reduction box cover is the most difficult item to remove.
First the entire box must be removed and this requires the PTO coupling to be removed in the operator seating area first. It therefore means if a PTO is installed it needs to be removed.
The reason for this is the shaft drive for the PTO comes direct from the reduction box.
Once the…[Read more]

My passes arrived today so just need to get all the spares ready to take and display.
Neil

Graeme,
For an entry form visit http://www.tractorworldshows.co.uk
The contact arranging the MG display is Jonathan Cox 01697 478292
You will still need to fill in an entry form and send to the organisers for passes etc.
Neil

Jonathan,
Is the magneto too far in advance? It may be worth retarding it mechanically rather the using the mechanism to see if it improves the situation. Warming the spark plug can help and I assume there is sufficient fuel reaching the plug. Not a favourite product but try some Easy Start or similar Ether to try and pick up a few more…[Read more]

Jonathan,
Why not try a complete working MG2 carburettor first before you try swapping slides and other bits.
Seems you have to much compression which may also be a problem if the inertia from the flywheel does not keep the rotational speed up.
Neil

This is a little misleading taking workshop manual build info and comparing it to strip and diagnosis findings.
The manual requirement to set gaps spaced radially around the piston is based on new build and assumes initial bedding in of the ring has not yet occurred. If all the gaps on one piston are in line it can give an easier initial route…[Read more]

James,
The exhaust fitting is a simple design but due to burning can be a poor fit in the barrel. As the engine is hard mounted in the chassis there is no relative movement between the two so the clamp around the pipe to the manifold suffices plus add a little exhaust paste for a good seal.
Hopefully a photo attached of an original installation.
Neil

The big end nuts should be tightened to 42 lb/ft but is very difficult to apply due to very limited access for any suitable tooling.
A new main bearing bush requires reaming in situ. It is a dual purpose bush and should be reamed 1.500″ if running standard bearing size or 1.490″ if running a reground main bearing.
I have an original 1.490″ reamer…[Read more]

Andy,
Vehicle wiring products list this. http://www.vehicle-wiring-products
If not Speedy Cables http://www.speedycables.com will certainly have what you need but tend to want to make up cables. http://www.speedycables.com
Neil

Standard is 1.8745″ to 1.8750″ so your crank appears to have been ground 10 thou under size.
Neil

You will need to know what size big end bearings you require.
The exhaust pipe is just a push fit into the hole in the barrel. Due to age and burning it may be best to seal with some exhaust paste. The pipe is retained by a clamp to the intake manifold.
The 2 tapped holes only apply to the TVO manifold or the MG6 356/1 intake and exhaust system.
Neil

As answered by expeatfarmer you will need to use the tapped holes in the clutch drum but with regard to the broken engine mounting I would suggest after repair and installation I would leave one mounting bolt just nipped and not tightened as this may prevent a re-occurrence of the failure.
Neil