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Happy now Chris.

Yes Norm, not sure where I would've been without this other machine. Still cost a lot to sort it though. I think the end is in sight Ian, a bit of back tracking to do, what with changing the Piston and a few other bits This Cylinder is not without a few defects, but as long as I'm careful to avoid hitting hard stuff with the Blades, it should be ok. Checked it for balance with a crude set up- Would need 52 grammes of weight on the periphery to even it out, but I won't bother and just fit it, the new Bearings should cope with that ok. The Pinion on this end is a bit pitted, but not on the contact faces of the teeth, so should be fine with a splodge of Grease- The Bearing has been transferred to the Housing from John/Alan's Donor Machine, as it was less corroded, but not so tight-a-fit. Also tapped the Oil Hole in the top 1/4"BSF ready for fitting a pipe from a 'Screw Down' Grease Cup which will be fitted. The other end only had to have a hardened 'Dirt Excluding Washer' (Atco's description, not mine) made, as I can't for the life of me find the one from the other Cylinder! .... must be those pesky Workshop Gremlins. You may just see, if you click on and enlarge the image, that there are a few black lines traversing the Ground Blade face. This section has been damaged/distorted and has a few cracks in the blade. Like I say, I'll just have to be careful with it- .......This end won't be fully assembled until it's fitted to the Mower. Today, I changed the New Bronze Bearings over from the old Wheels to the J&A's Donor Wheels, having finished painting them. I fitted a Hub Cap just to see if they would look ok- Still waiting for assorted Engine Parts and Materials delivery, Sorted and now waiting for the Canvas for the Grass Catcher. Also got some 'Sail and Canvas' Needles etc. Yes I'm going to have to sew it all up myself. Not really linked to this project, but I've also been playing with the various parts of the Spare Villiers 98cc Mk2, ready for a re-bored Cylinder, Rings, HT Coil and Ign Lead. All main parts clean and prepped ready- .

Poor old lad.

just went and looked at the shipping part, ho ly crap, sending a package that weighs in round about 15KG costs about 105 euros or 108 dollars i can ask a friend that does some shipping of tractors from and to the states if i can put it in one of them, but it wil arive in east indiana

As most members will be aware, all the Bolens and Wheelhorse tractors etc have now gone to new homes. Well almost all. This poor little Bolens mower was left behind, too small for it's big brothers to play with. Also still waiting for a new home is a Cub Cadet 81. Last run about 2 years ago, so shouldn't need much work to bring back to life. Two Westwood's would also like to be rescued. Briggs engines, 8 & 11 HP. Both turn by hand. Electric start. All tires good. Restoration projects or spares for someone. Also two more still tangled in the brambles and most likely very ill. If anyone interested in the above, I have more photo's and details on request. More small items still being uncovered, plus a few mowers, two Lathes and an Atlas Shaper to dig out. Thanks again to all involved. Nearly forgot these. Not garden tractor related, UNLESS, Ian wants to convert "Why Not" into a drag racer. 11 x 65 x 12. Ex farm trailer. ? Regards, Alan.

As requested some more images - the PTO side and the UK made Zenith up draught carburettor.Sorry about the orientation of two of the images, the iPad seems to have a mind of its own for images taken in portrait !

here ya go on the cross breeding part https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lso_A9d0iA0 and the outcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnchoY3Vnzw and about the sending bit, i think i can work it out

Ha ha got you too chris It's all so from down under

Well done. You'll soon have that tidied up.

Mr John Webster had an exhausting day at the show

sten, that photo is identical tot he 18" deck we had. And here is the engine on its 10" deck. Flanges look like the unidentified mower, and so do the wheels.