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With one thing and another and recently moving to a new property, nothing got done with the Gardenmaster. Today I went over the border to Duncs and the Gardenmaster came home with me, for me to see if I can get it sorted. No spark for starters. The afore mentioned photo copies that Paul sent Dunc, I forgot. I'll see if he can find them when over there next week. What I want to know for now. On a quick look I can't see any on/off switch or kill switch. If there is one. I'm assuming to stop the engine you just pull the throttle lever to the choke position?

Reliant Scimitar. Another classic favourite one of mine.

Good purchase, Dave. Looks brand new and unused.

I remember you mentioning the Triumph a while back. I'll be following with interest. The Westfield would really rock my boat.

A piece of paper?

S1g is the man for Howards. Refurbished a few. Not on here much lately due to ill health, but send him a PM. Also look up his rebuild threads. May be something in those that can help you.

Makin a really professional job there, Joseph. All the drilling and milling reminds me of my toolroom/machine shop days. Lucky lad to have equipment like that.

Mr Mad Mower or BobH have/had BUMA borer's. What's in the shed. Octobe 9 2016 . Look it up.

I wouldn't worry to much about snow, Joseph. Some years back I built my own snow plough and we've not had any snow to speak of since. There's a thread on it way back. BTW. It's plough NOT plow. Your English.

I'd clean it up, get it running and leave it as is. So unique.

Speaking of Allen Scythes, a friend of mine has a none runner tucked away. Keeps saying he'll bring it over. I'll have to remind him.

Your correct about the Corgi engine, Matt. Also the Braves were a 248cc 4 stroke single. My father was a test rider and used to take them to a place near Horwich, Lancs, to try and break them. The Braves were not a success and my father finally left Brockhouse because they wouldn't update the suspension.

Have you tried Meetens, Preston, Lancs? They deal with Villiers engines and may have what you require. Google for contact info.

Your engine definitely is not for a bike. As for being rare, I would say certainly. I have never seen one before. It's up to you as to painting. Either way painted or not, it's worth retaining for it's rarity. You could enquire at Meetens, Preston about spares. They do spares for all kinds of engines and may be able to help. Google for contact info.

Try Meetens at Preston. They may be able to help. Google for their details.

Had a walk down the bridleway this afternoon and came across the little buck lying dead on one side. He is unmarked and I can only assume he choked as he ran off seeing my neighbour. I'll bury him tomorrow before any scavengers find him.

Phil. My late father would be working for Brockhouse, in Crossens, Southport when that engine was fitted in a Hoemate. It was also fitted in the Corgi motorcycle that was built there, along with the Indian Brave. Though the Brave had a 250cc engine.

Nice! Cletrac??

All the Best, Doug. Have a good day.

Good winter project. Can't really tell off the photo's, but those front wheels look as if some one has added narrow rims, to the standard ones somehow.

Came home from a walk today and spotted this little fellow down the track. Helping himself from to some apples dumped there. Not seen any deer for quite some time. He's the second one I saw today. First was as I was walking round far off in a field

Try Meetens at Preston. They're good for Kohler parts.

Belated Happy Birthday, Paul.

Thanks Alan. Though I find the 2-1/2hrs round trip and an 8hr day a bit tiring, I'm quite enjoying it. When I think of it, Tuesday at the farm. Wed' to Fri' at Dunc's. That's been a 4 day week. And I'm retired???

Bit of a catch up. Since the last post, the workshop at the other property has been emptied along with house etc. Back to Dunc's on last Wednesday. Mezzanine floor to erect. Also some shelving to assemble. Timber for Mezzanine floor being delivered Thursday morning. So shelving was seen too. Thursday morning arrived but no timber. We did get the remainder of the racking assembled while waiting for the timber. Most is in position. Timber arrived just after lunch. Centre up right in place with box beam installed. After fitting stronger timber along opposite sides to support the floor trusses, the first floor truss was fitted in place. Only another 19 to go. Dunc did make an error when ordering trusses and brackets. Only ordered 20 brackets instead of the 40 we'll need. Hopefully get more brackets tomorrow and get all trusses in place. The area in the photo' above will be an internal workshop. Friday. Did well to day with the mezzanine floor. The shortage of brackets, was solved by fitting the floor trusses on the other side, on top of the support beams. Doing this had an advantage as it raises the floor, just enough to clear the digger roof if it ever needed to be worked on there. All brackets and trusses secured over the internal workshop. All trusses now in place except for the missing one front left. That will have to be fixed inside the uprights with brackets. End of play for now. Floor boards to be ordered. They'd be fitted later sometime next week. Electricians starting Monday.