Angus Shapland (Wristpin)

Reading the above I have to admit to loosing the plot a bit. The OP would seem to know what he’s talking about but it’s as well to understand a few basics.
The ignition is entirely self contained and does not require any external power ( the OP already touches on this and its expensive consequences) The only connection between the ignition coi…[Read more]

Looks as though there is a manual on line but you may have to pay for it

http://lawnandgarden.manualsonline.com/support/mountfield/lawn-mower/workshop-manual-5019379

A decent parts list may give a clue.

For “genuine” read “of the correct spec for the application”. If the job requires a Kevlar or Aramid belt it’s penny foolish to fit anything of lesser quality . Unless one wants to practice belt changing!

Stuart Turner are still in business , have you asked them?

I’ve used PIX from Simply Bearings on smaller machines and they’ve been fine, and SB are a good firm to deal with . Unless anyone knows from personal experience that the PIX is no good, and it looks dimensionally correct , I’d be inclined to take a punt. If when it arrives, it’s obviously incorrect, my experience is that SB will take it back.
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What part of the country are you in? It does seem that the only galvaniser within fifty miles is only interested in truck loads of railings and structural steel etc.
As said for powder coating, not suitable for decks and most of the rest on a ride-ons. Once the moisture and consequent rust has penetrated and crept under it, the pressure washer…[Read more]

When inflating tyres, on split rims or otherwise, the wheel, fitted to the machine, or loose, should always be end on and not facing the operator. That way, should the unexpected happen the rims or the tyre will be propelled out sideways and not towards the operator. Larger sized tyres should be inflated in a cage to contain the rims or the tyre…[Read more]

Nothing like the sound of an old Cat lugged down from its 800 rpm rated speed !

Many, many years since I’ve seen an Eaton hydro . I think that as well as the OEMs that you mention, Toro and Dennis used them . No doubt you have looked for a current UK distributor, but failing that it may be a question of identifying it by model and then trying all the known UK users and OEM importer distributors for a new old stock rebuild kit.

Lost the plot here! What is it that you actually need? The starter in your image appears to be in need of a recoil repair, perhaps just a recoil spring ?

Is the hydro Bolens own or a proprietary lump?

A bit of googling produced quite a lot of info and pictures of a restoration on the Classic Machinery Network around 2007. ( http://www.Classicmachinerynetwork.net)
Someone with the right ology may be able to grab an image from there.

How strange as my info came from two MK15 manuals. Perhaps a generation thing or a specific configuration for the Monro tiller application. I’m fairly certain that I have a diagram for an S12, for a Mk25 , I think. I’ll have a look later.

According to my parts books the carb could be either A B10 or a Type V.

The correct procedure is to discharge the capacitor before working on the machine. Googling produces a variety of answers , but perhaps a qualified person will provide a definitive answer.

A well deserved day out and presentation. I can remember when the introduction of the machine was covered in an article in either the Sunday Times or Telegraph. The serial number suggests 1966 which corresponds with where I was living at the time. As well as the use of the Reliant engine I recollect that the article mentioned that purchasers could…[Read more]

Hunting at idle is usually caused by a weak mixture, either that there is sill some obstruction in the slow running system or just needing an adjustment of the slow running jet. From memory, assuming a Kohler engine, the main jet adjustment is the vertical slot head screw and the slow running one is at an angle. An image of the carb will confirm…[Read more]

I’ve had a look at the Tecumseh workshop manual and although it’s got several illustrations for for what they refer to as small and medium frame engines ( less than 8hp) , nothing specifically for a V60 and only for Tillotson and Tecumseh carbs. Perhaps Dellorto carbs were a later fitment ? When you ordered the components from the US, what was…[Read more]