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I believe that is about right on these old 2 strokes using 30 grade oil. If using 2 stroke oil it can usually be relaxed to about 24:1, although I always err on the oily side especially as some old Villiers have plain bearings don’t use crank seals and rely on a oily mix to stop crank-case leakage.
I use Villiers Classic 2 stroke oil at about 20:1…[Read more]

If you require a 16:1 mix that would be correct.

Thanks Wristpin. That could well be the problem now you mention it. Strangely though, I have another ATCO with Villiers 2T engine that also has 2 filters. The second one that is a red B&S one though, whereas the one on the A98 is one of those clear ones with a little paper filter inside and is probably more restrictive.

Charlie, have just renewed by Paypal. However, as P/P account is in my wife’s name you may not tie it up with me. Her name is Carole.

Jim, A 6.5Hp “Villiers” (Honda GX200 copy) will set you back £125.00. As you know, I have a 5.5Hp version on my Wizard and so far it has been fine. Can PM you details if wanted.

No need to book in, it’s a “run wot ya brung” week-end. The more varied the machinery the better.

However, once you have ploughed be prepared for someone else (probably me) to follow on and rotovate your nicely done furrows !

On the subject of “Chondas” I have a Chinese Honda copy on my Wizard Rotovator. It’s been on about three years now and is fine. In fairness though, it only gets used now and again at low revs !
If I were using a machine day in day out I’d fit a genuine Honda—–

I think it’s down to personal choice really and whether you are trying to be 100% original or not.

Personally, I would go for gloss or perhaps semi gloss. My own Howard 200 I painted in gloss and it is quite shiny.

Agriline sell Howard Orange paint. I bought a litre a couple of years ago, it cost about £18.00 then.

Coming on nicely. How I envy you your workshop ! We have no rear access and only a small shed so, I have to content myself with things small enough to carry through the house !

If greasing it all up doesn’t work I’ll remove the pump and strip. Will photograph as well.

Unfortunately, when I was re-building it, I could find absolutely nothing on the Web or anywhere (even on here) of a technical nature about Pegson Marlow pumps. I guess, being over 50 years old years old (1960) it is unlikely I would !

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Thanks Hillsider.

When I stripped and rebuilt the pump there was nothing even remotely resembling what you are describing inside it I’m afraid ! It all seemed very basic but, worked well up to recently.

I think I’ll try greasing the threads, refilling the shaft greaser and giving it a few turns (a well greased shaft seems to act as a kind of…[Read more]