Angus Shapland (Wristpin)

I hope that Trusty220 is right but I suspect that you will end up having to split the ‘box where you may find that the gear selector keys are rounded off and that the corresponding internal dogs on the individual gears are slightly rounded off. If this is the case you may get away with just changing the selector keys ( two on early ‘boxes and fou…[Read more]

That’s answered the OP’s original question but as one of his images appears to show an Albion gearbox and clutch ; so what’s it from, not an Atco cylinder mower !

I was holding back with a query in the hope that someone with more knowledge would ask the same question or supply the answer.
The OP describes the machine as an L28. I assume that the 28 refers to the width of cut but all my parts books, albeit for Mk25 engined machines, use the L for 34” machines and a J for 28” machines. The Brooks (with no…[Read more]

the possible reason some members ( like myself ) find it too difficult or time consuming to clart on shrinking photos other sites I use CAN use full size photos not everyone is a nerd with a computer

With respect, if the questioner finds it too time consuming to supply the clues, why should he/she expect others to “ consume their time” trying to assist?

Please add a photo of your machine, it always helps when identifying it

Hear, hear! Why are so many looking for help but reluctant to make it easier to give it. Always the possibility that the seat belongs to a different make of mower.

Halfords and Amazon both sell selection boxes of springs. There is bound to be one in there that you could use.

More faith in “selection boxes” that I have. I dare not admit to how many springs I got through trying to find two springs for the centrifugal clutch on a Anzani Powermow.
Please Mr OP tell us what spring you need / where it liv…[Read more]

Not all springs are born equal! Give us a clue.

Sounds as though you have the old “ straight” nipples as used on lots of older kit – vintage cars, Suffolk and Ransomes mowers to name several. You can possibly pick up a pump type gun with a suitable connector at an auto jumble . If lubrication is more important than originality just switch the nipples to modern “snap-on “ ones. ( Type, not the…[Read more]

Just a thought.
Hunting may be caused by wear / maladjustment of the governor or it may be the governor reacting to another cause such as a restricted maladjusted fuel supply. The simplest test for that is to partially close the choke. If it smooths out the hunting it points to wards a carburettor issue rather than a governor one.

By the way, what should the torque figures be for the cyl head bolts ? My B&S repair book states 140lb/in. So I am guessing it should be the same for a Tecumseh.

The Tecumseh book says 12-16 ftlbs so with unlubricated threads you can afford to increase a bit from your BS setting.
Valve clearances. My Tec book says 6 thou inlet and 8 for the…[Read more]

No cabinet? So unless you are contemplating a dedicated blasting room or confined area where you can scoop up the used media for reuse it will be a total loss operation and appropriately expensive. In the circumstances that you have outlined you would probably need a blasting pressure pot to contain the media fed by a sizeable compressor to a…[Read more]

As a rule you should not lubricate head bolts – certainly not with Copperslip or similar. Many engine manufacturers will specify dry threads or, as in the case of BS, lightly oiled which is defined as a squirt of oil, wiped round with a paper towel to spread it and then remove all all surplus.
Not only does lubrication of head bolts encourage…[Read more]

For a start, no sand, silicosis.
Cabinet size, what sized parts do you have in mind?
Bench mounted or free standing? Top or end loading
That will affect the sized compressor that you need – you can never have too much air.

Now to practicalities. I mess about with domestic mowers and have a cheapish Sealy bench mounted with home made additional…[Read more]

Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be !
I went to my first outdoor IOG show at Motspur Park in 1976, I think. The show moved to a few other venues such as Kempton Park an eventually settled at Windsor Race Course. The show was always held at the beginning of September and it was always fine!!
We used to shut the business for the day and hire a mini b…[Read more]

Please note the person that started this topic is no longer a forum member

The significance is?

he suspects it is the bore or crank that has worn.

“Suspects” worries me. At the best an educated?guess. As AF has suggested, lift the head and inspect the bore for obvious deep scoring or galling. If all appears to be well, there’s not much more to be discovered without serious dismantling and measuring. You don’t mention the make of engine…[Read more]

Join the club ( see sticky at the top) . Then all the area reps are listed. Joining gives you access to a huge amount of knowledge and practical help. HINT !!

Definitely sounds like metal to metal. Perhaps that clutch is not quite sorted. Remote diagnosis is always tricky, perhaps your area VHGMC rep can point you in the direction of a member with Howard knowledge.

Definitely sound like metal to metal. Perhaps that clutch is not quite sorted. Remote diagnosis is always tricky, perhaps your area VHGMC rep can point you in the direction of a member with Howard knowledge.

I hope that this does not add to the confusion but I have a parts book from the early 80s and the numbers are nothing like those that you have , so I’m guessing that your machine is a much later version. If it has not been re- engined the BS Model, Type And Code Numbers will give an indication of the machines date . The Code Number indicating w…[Read more]