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I once drove a bren gun carrier. Bit like a Ransome, but faster.

Great photo's, Jock. Thanks for posting. Well done George.

I use one off an Auto Culto walk behind, behind my C-121 Wheel Horse. Darn sight cheaper than a Brinly.

A good idea would be a 1 ton twin axle trailer. Never know what else you might carry. I always seem to come home with more than I left with.

Has the pug got wet/damp over night?

I've noticed that as well. Like the hoist idea.

All the Best Iain.

Close call Jonathan. Hope the rest of your weekend goes well.

Got everything back together today. Eventually burst into life, after a bit of juggling with throttle and choke settings. The engine runs well and fairly quiet for a two stroke. It doesn't rev hard, which is just as well. You'd never hold it. It did keep throwing the drive belt off. This was down to the pulleys being out of line. I found the brackets attaching frame to motor/drive unit slightly bent. Holding the engine down with one hand and levering gently on a length of wood, inserted between the frame tubes, things lined up and the belt stayed put. One thing I didn't bargain for, was the throttle cable parting company with the carb' slide. I must ave pressed the throttle lever a little to hard and the nipple on the slide end came off. Now the nipple is just a small, read minute, lump of solder. Had a happy time re-doing that. Got there in the end and I will be more gentle with the throttle lever in future. Had a test trial on an over grown hedge down the lane. This showed up three things. One is the blades could do with a sharpen. The second is it's a heavy beast. I wouldn't want to have to use it for a long time. The third is make sure it has enough petrol in the tank. I'll get the blades sharpened, give it a clean up and leave as is I think. It will get occasional use no doubt. But I think it will mainly be an exhibit at shows etc.

Thanks for the offer Alan,. But I'd not like to put you to the trouble.

It reminds me now, of the lawnflite I sold next door. It's coming here for a good seeing to soon. I'll try an remember. Pity it won't fit the Sears/Roper.

Interesting history, W.T.Teagle. Look it up.

I'd have found the mower useful.

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.