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  2. Hi , I am a new member but spotted this F600 on your site. I purchased it last week so thought I would say hello. VID-20240318-WA0000.mp4
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  4. That looks like a good project, seems like it's all there apart from the silencer? It's easy to think of 'D' frame generators as 'modern', but I would think that's getting on for 50 years old now. I've got an Alam Minigen with a Villiers F15 engine in the 'to do' queue, trouble is other projects keep pushing in front... I found this site looking for Conyers info as well, in my case a little JAP powered charging set that was on ebay.
  5. Thanks for the info re what the engine was! Haven't found a manual yet but have found this video, it looks like the same engine unless I'm mistaken? VINTAGE BRIGGS & STRATTON - CAN WE SAVE IT? (youtube.com)
  6. Hello David, Welcome. Hopefully you will have success in your research of Conyers. I have seen several products with their name from the 60s>. Your engine is a Briggs and Stratton, possibly 3hp , or even 4hp. You can obtain all the parts lists and opersting manuals based on the Model, Spec and Serial numbers stamped into the engine cowling right next to the Governor adjusting screw/Rod behind the Air Filter in your posted image. I refurbished a '72' Genset some years back with the same engine and it's progress was logged in this section of the forum. If it is of any help, here is a link- 72 Genset If you need any help with the engine, just post it here. Afraid I can't help with the generating part, as I'm not familiar with it. Regards.
  7. Finished making the (12) 6BA Bronze bolts and brass nuts for the Fan Shaft bearing/grease point housings over the last weekend and now trial assembled on the unit. All good-
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  9. Hi there Im new to the forum, stumbled on it while trying to find some info on a barn find little generator im looking to get running. Currently its in the 'soak everything in WD40' stage. Hopeing this might be a good place to get some info an advice on maybe getting this old girl humming again! Fingers crossed! David
  10. Pete the neighbor said he will bring some handles over tomorrow
  11. Many thanks for the comments. Sorry for being quiet for a while. Have been busy when able. Lots of decision making on design and machine time, but seem to produce little visually. The Tank Cartridges were set up for drilling and tapping. Had to obtain a metre of 10mm studding to make the fixings, as they're quite tall- Luckily the igniter percussion inserts drilled out ok, then tapped both bases 1/8"BSP for the fittings. The fuel taps were done as per previous post, so just the Air Valve to design and make. Shown in next image on the left- The left one shows the top of the reserve tank and the right shows the base of the main tank. Next job was the fan shaft layout, bearing housings and 'Screw Down Grease Cups'. I had the latter vintage cups, but had to make the housings for them out of cast bronze bar. Made a lot of work for myself milling to shape just to form the platforms to screw the cups into- Finished them on the lathe so that I could fit a short piece of brass tube between them as a seal against water ingress- Cheated a bit with these, as I'm hard soldering them to large flat brass washers to make the flange for bolting through and will match (in size, not colour) the ball bearing housings also machined from solid- So here is the basic assembly/layout of the fan shaft and now about to start on the sprocket mount and fan/blades- Regards
  12. Is anyone in S/E Essex breaking an early Hayter Rough Cutter. I am after a couple of plastic wheels but will take the whole machine at the right price. Thank you.
  13. Thanks Nigel will check your suggestion first
  14. Hallo Winget,

    I just noted your interest in Trojan 'Toraktors'. My Trojan Mk 1 was stolen out of our garage some years ago. I am attaching a pic. It is easily identifiable if it should turn up in your area. Keep an eye out for it in your travels as I would like it back!

    Tim Sargeant, 01580 211376 OR: Tim (at) Permanden .co .uThanks, TCS.

    Toraktor Stolen.jpg

  15. Hallo John, I note you are looking for a Trojan 'Toraktor'. Some years ago my Mk 1 was stolen from our garage here in Kent. I have added a pic below. Please keep an eye out for this in your travels. Regards, Tim Sargeant, Goudhurst, Kent. 01580 211376 or: Tim (at) Permanden .co .uk
  16. 1957 TROJAN 'TORAKTOR'' Hallo again to all readers of this forum, I am just giving this another 'push' as the show season will be on us again soon. - My TROJAN 'Toraktor' is STILL missing! Do please keep a look-out for this little machine in your travels. See pic above. Unfortunately I can't get round to ALL the shows! Does anyone know of one of these for sale as I now have grandchildren who would love to take one to the Hadlow Down show. Regards to all, Tim Sargeant. Goudhurst, Kent.....( Tim @ Permanden .co .uk ) OR: Phone: 01580 211376.
  17. As wristpin said but first I would check that the pins that push the brake shoes aren’t sticking
  18. Sounds to me like worn gear selector keys and / or worn internal splines in the matching / most used gears - say 3 and 4.
  19. No Nigel it drives ok and cuts but now and then it feels like brakes are catching but then release and back to normal but the brakes have been removed before we bought it Thanks for reply
  20. What do you mean it hesitates ? Does it cut out ?
  21. My rideon engine works fine but whilst cutting every so often it hesitates and then goes again engine fine brakes not catching any idea why
  22. I know he has spun a few out but haven't asked any further details. I'll find out this week what he wants and how many he's done so far.
  23. Was he ok with that if so i can put a check in the mail .let us know
  24. Present projects include 1936 Triumph Gloria (and I mean a project :-) ) and early 60s Honda CB72

  25. Hi Clive, Welcome to the forum. I don’t know whereabouts you are in the country, but the agricultural/ machinery auctioneers, “ Cheffins “ at Sutton nr Ely in Cambridgeshire have a machinery auction around the beginning of every month, and a “Vintage” auction three times a year. Have a look on their website, there are Howard Gem rotavators regularly offered in various states of repair. They have a catalogue online, usually about a couple of weeks before each sale. I’m sure there are also other auction houses, etc around the country if you look hard enough! Doug.
  26. Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and seeking some assistance with my Howard Gem restoration Project. I own a Howard Gem with a Sachs diesel air-cooled engine, and I am currently in the process of restoring it. unfortunately, the bonnet is missing and I 'm in need of a replacement. Upon researching I've discovered that there are two versions of the bonnet of the Howard Gem- one is squarish, and the other one is more rounded. It seems like mine is the rounded one. I was wondering if any one in this community has information on where I can purchase a replacement bonnet. If you have any leads, recommendations, or if you come across a reliable source for Howard Gem Bonnets or any other parts, I would greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank you in advance for your assistance, and I'm looking forward to being a part of this community! Best regards, Clive
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