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What you can sell it for is basically dependant upon its condition, i.e. will the engine run, is the gearbox in working order, is the clutch in working order and do all other moving parts move freely. If the engine is in good working order I would be interested in buying it for the engine as I have been looking for a replacement. Given the time it has been standing you will need to ensure that the engine is not seised and preferably do an oil change before trying to start it.

Hi, It is definitely a Wolseley Scythe and looks like a 23 inch model which has a 5HP Briggs and Stratton engine. However, if its a 27 inch model it will have a 7HP Briggs & Stratton engine. I have one , but it has no engine and I am looking for a replacement engine or to modify another engine to fit as the original engine has a longer crankshaft than usual to accommodate the centrifugal clutch..

Hi Paul, After some research I found the cheque stub and the cost was £28.68 but this was in 2018. At the time I was asked if I wanted woven or grey moulded friction plates and I opted for woven as it was suggested these would have the better chance of good adhesion. Regards Ray

Hi, I purchased new linings for my Hayter 21 some time ago and will endeavour to trace the invoice and let you know the cost. These were bought from a lining supplier suggested by Anglo Traction and were glued in place with Araldite as he also suggested. I suspect the originals did contain asbestos but I did not have to remove them as they fell off. Regards

I think its an Allen Challenger 22" Rotary Cutter.

Thanks again Richard. I don't know why they change numbers!.

Thanks for your message Richard - I hope you are keeping well! A friend did suggest that it might be possible to turn an extension of the crankshaft, but he agrees with you that it would be preferable to find another engine and keep this as a last resort. The engine is to go on the Wolsey rotary cutter which has a large centrifugal clutch, most of which sits on that part of the crankshaft which has been removed by the manufacturer of the lawn tractor.

Wanted another engine in good working order to replace a 7HP model number 170702 1156-02 76069741? I have a Briggs & Stratton 7HP engine from a lawn tractor which I was hoping to use, but unfortunately the manufacturer of the tractor shortened the crankshaft and turned down a section at the end where the pulleys fit.

Hi Sean, you will be able to get the springs you require from www.briggsbits.co.uk

Anglo Traction has posted a manual which come up if you search for Hayter 21/Osprey Manual.

Thanks very much for the video link which is very helpful. A friend also suggested this video which wasn't easy to find as nothing came up by searching 'Wolseley' or 'Wolseley Scythe'.

Hi Richard, Sorry I haven't got back to you on your earlier message - I have 'abandoned' the Osprey for the present. A mate found a 'better' mower (which needs some attention) and hence I am seeking information on it. It is a Wolseley Scythe of which there were two models a 23" and a 27" . I have a 27" which has 2 forward gears and a reverse and is built like a tank. Everything seems to be in order apart from the engine. It has a new Carburettor and a good spark, but no compression. The valves look OK and are working so we will have to split the engine to locate the problem. The engine is a Briggs & Stratton, very similar to the Osprey engine, except that it has a large, integral with the pulley, centrifugal clutch beneath the belt pully and we need to remove this first so I am trying to find out how to do this.

Does anyone have any information/Manuals on the Wolseley Scythe please?

Does anyone have a spare Osprey Belt Pulley for Sale or I can swop a Hayter 21 Belt Pulley in exchange if you need one?

Hi Richard, I'll have to try uploading sometime as I have never done it! I'm fine thanks just waiting for the 'old age vaccine' to become available. I actually stumbled across the wheel nuts you were seeking the other day, but I assume you have long since found some.