Stormin

Last week I called in at Expeatfarmers. While there I had a look at a hedge trimmer he had. Bit of a monster with a small two stroke engine. Decided it was a little big for me and what use would it be? Don't say trimming hedges. This morning, up his way again, called in, a deal was struck and the hedge trimmer found it's way into the back of the Disco. Just! Back home and had a go to get it running. Without success. Good spark but no petrol getting through. Petrol tap filter bunged up with what I assume to be, emulsified fuel. Several dunkings in boiling water and it looks nice and clean. The fuel tank had had a bang on top of the cap, pushing the tank top in a bit. This was blown out carefully with compressed air. The tank also had slight weep at an end seam. This I've re-soldered. Hopefully successfully. Tomorrow if time permits, I'll reassemble and try it. And find out how you stop it. Can't see a cut out. After a bit of research, I've found it is a Teagle Jet Cut Hedge Trimmer. Produced by W.T.Teagle of Truro. I've dated it as mid '50's. The first ones were produced in 1953. The cutter bar being chain driven through he tubular frame. Later ones were shaft drive. The engine is a Teagle designed one of 50cc. Only numbers I can find are engine number. G21110 and PE4 on the crankcase side cover. I will contact Teagles sometime in the future and hopefully they will be able to give an accurate date of manufacture. I apologize for no photo's. I will post some as soon as I get my computer back.

Jonathan! Just because you've got that new garage up, it doesn't mean you have to fill it straight away.

John. Tidy looking tractor and I like the colour. Gears are quite simple. Short lever on the right is high and low. H right. L left. The left hand lever is for the 3 forward and reverse. Reverse back to and and to the left. 1st back and right. 2nd forward and right with 3rd forward and left. Engage gears when stationary, not on the move.

Looks a good day out. Plenty to see. Good looking black soil. Thank's for the photo's.

Now that's a handy machine. Can you send it over?

Some nice machinery there, Chris.

Excellent work, Richard. No good for me though. I'd be afraid to use it.

. Cant be any help with the Osprey, but welcome to MoM, Mike.

That's nice.

Maico's had 14" wheels. They and the Puch Alpine were the only scooters with decent handling.

Carol held a coffee morning in aid of Macmillans cancer nurses today. It raised a total of £127. A good result and she's well pleased.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Been a good day. Going out for a meal tonight with Carol and a couple of friends. I may even have a pint or two.

They look as if they bolt to a hub/brake drum. So could be off a scooter.

I was just about to say that. Very nice job, Rex.

That Eck's John Deere? First tractor I had a go at ploughing with. You need a strong right arm.

You most likely did, Jonathan. I should have made a note. Next year.

Hopefully you'll have a better turnout, Chris.

You kept quiet about that, Jonathan. I was told I could have Sunday off. I could have had a run down, instead of working on the studio.

Superb job there, Gareth.

Starter bendix sticking? Take the motor off and see if the bendix is free. If not, dismantle it and clean in petrol. Assemble dry. DON'T oil or grease. Is the earth from the starter motor good?

It certainly is quirky. You're building up quite a collection, Harry.

Handy thing to have.

Not me unfortunately. The Disco has just put 250,150 miles on the clock.

For insurance for your stationary engine and mower, have a look in a magazine for classic, vintage, horticultural machinery. My tractors are insured through Cherished Car Ins. No doubt one of the other members can elp with your machines. You don't have to be a club member to exhibit at shows. For info on when and where shows are held, on here for some or other web sites. I doubt you could register a car as a showman's vehicle. Large van or lorry maybe. But you'd not be able to use it for anything else I'd think.