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If the valve clearances are ok, Angus, I'll lift the head. The seats were in good condition and the valve heads were re skimmed before lapping in.

Ever since I rebuilt my Wheel Horse C-125's engine, I could never get it to run as I'd like it. Idling was the main issue. I've been working on it of and on, but just lately it's been hard to start. Today I decided to swap the carb for a reconditioned one I got off Richard. (Anglo Traction). Getting it going and warmed up, I played around with the mixture screws, until I got it running something like. Still wouldn't start like it should and I found the spark plug dry. It has a primer bulb fitted BTW and usually three squeezes and away it would go. I was having to juggle the throttle and choke till it would fire up. I'm going to try another pump. I also checked the points gap. That was ok. 18-19 thou. The starter motor had started sticking as well and seem a tad lazy. That was removed and I found the gears on the Benndix a bit worse for wear. Also the bearing on the Bedix end, has some play. Motor is now on the bench and if/when I can, I'll see if I can rebuild it. I had a spare starter motor somewhere. Now found and fitted. After fitting it I tried starting the engine. Usual thing. No change. Juggle! Jiggle! Ay up! What's that spark doing there? Where you ask? Engine end of the P.T.O. operating rod. Best check engine to chassis earth. Broken cable found. Tucked away at the back of the engine, below the starter motor. The eye on one end had broken off. New cable now fitted and also more accessible. That's as far as I got. Tomorrow I'll see how things go. If starting is not any better, I'll fit another pump and maybe check valve clearances.

If you were to do an engine change, I'd go for a Honda. They tend to be good and reliable.

FREE?? That explains it.

Looks longer.

I can visualise that becoming a two seater.

Must have been dirt cheap then, Tyke. Looks nice and tidy.

Beech, Ewan. Not only easier than a splitting axe, but a darn site quicker. Get Dad to buy you one. Machine Mart.

Where's Ian's Volvo engine?

Decided to split the remainder today. Should last a while.

We'll see how many survive. What with crows, magpies and cats.

This brood hatched out yesterday. 14-15 o them I think.

Need to use some before I can split the rest. These two weren't much use. Just sat there and watched.

I like the steering wheel.

I'll give you two shillings for it.

Coming on quite nicely, Ian. Have it all ship shape and Bristol fashion soon.

All the Best, Jonathan. Have a good day. Sorry I can't pop up and help you eat all that cake.

That came and went at 3pm.

Needed to chop some kindling this morning. Sometime ago I acquired some old telegraph poles. These had been cut up into lengths ready to be made into kindling. Usually I use an axe, but today I had an idea. Below two very short videos filmed by Carol. She'd never done any before. P1030204.MP4 P1030203.MP4 P1030204.MP4 Did two full barrow loads and about another to do tomorrow. Should be enough to last us a couple of years.

Panic buy was he?

Looks a handy piece of kit, Joseph. Unfortunately Lidl is out of bounds for me for now.

Good idea with the bolts and the domed, chrome nuts are a nice touch.

Well done! As close as makes no difference.

Thanks Dave. See you next year all being well.

That looks like something I have lying about. Don't know what it's off or where from. I'll take some photo's and take some dimensions. If you were a bit nearer you could have had it.