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Post a couple of images. Existing throttle lever, new and old carbs and the linkage between where the governor shaft comes out of the block and the carb. Even better, if it’s a Briggs engine, the Model, Type and Code.

A great job. It’s almost certainly considerably better than when it left the factory as Westwoods of that era were thrown together with dodgy paint and parts book instructions to “ use as necessary” when it came to shims and washers etc.

Unless the bearing is worn I would leave well alone, renew the felt seal and fill the chaincase with semi fluid grease. If the bearing has to come out you will need the type of extractor that uses a ball with flat sides . Presented to the bearing with the flats pushed between the races they are then turned through 90 degrees so that the ball engages and locked between the inner and outer races. Two, opposite one another are the connected to a puller beam . A lot of hassle when a bit of felt and some “thick oil “ would do the job. I just hope that the genius who specified the welded chain case was well rewarded !!

I think that your "fibre " one is what they call felt and it wont be difficult to get hold of a bit of felt and make one . You may even be able to get one from an old stock parts supplier such as Jon Cruse at the Hailsham Mower Centre. I presume that the welded case assembly does have an oil filler plug ? If so, I suggest that you get some semi fluid grease which will lubricate but be slower to leak out. Plenty on that auction site or from Morris Lubricants on-line shop.

Assuming that by gearbox you are referring to the chain case , the answer is yes, BUT look at the attached IPLs and it would appear that there are two designs of chain case . The one specifically for the De Luxe appears to just have a felt washer as an oil seal and looks as though it can be accessed by removing a circlip and a steel washer, but if the bearing has failed that could be more complicated as it appears to be a welded chain case assembly and a special bearing puller will be needed. https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5je16slddhk3zq/Qualcast Cultimatic0002.pdf?dl=0

Sieves ? A Yorkshire term for rushes? Wiki wasn't much help ! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sieve

Th attached are from an old Central Spares catalogue and may be of use in identifying the muffler that you need. My guess is that one from the bottom of page 142 may be what's needed.

Probably best to stick with the original pattern which may still be available from Briggs but almost certainly from one of the aftermarket suppliers. Most Briggs engines also have an internal BSP thread in the exhaust port to facilitate the use or screw in cylindrical mufflers but the proximity of the chain case and, perhaps, the driven pulley may preclude that. If you can find a decent period catalogue image of the machine it should be possible to identify the original item.

Like the hub puller; just like pulling the track sprocket on a D8, but the can take two big pepper pot burners and a 150 ton ram!

Circa = about or roughly.

Subject to a Merry tiller expert saying otherwise I would say that the Suzuki engine was not original equipment .

Yes, can be dangerous. A couple of years ago a mechanic working for a certain multi branch ag dealer was inflating a tyre when it blew blinding him in one eye. HSE fined the firm £750,000. later reduced to £100,000 on appeal + £9000 costs.

32 was the greatest number of thorns that I pulled out of a customer’s tyre a few years ago when he complained that the tyre sealant wasn’t working ! I laid them out in a line on a piece of card with a strip of clear tape over them and presented it to him with the bill. ********* Safety issue . Never inflate a tyre on the flat , especially with your face immediately above it. Stand the wheel on edge at “ right angles” in front of you . That way if the tire blows off the rim it goes left or right and not back at you.

I’ve got one or two things that for one reason or another I don’t want to part with but they are tucked up, safe and dry. I’ve never understood the mentality of those who would see desirable items rot away rather than sell them. Hedgerow finds usually make better reading than projects!!

Valves ( both condition and clearance) first; carb and ignition fettling second. I’ve experienced Kohlers with poor valve sealing only starting with a closed throttle. In the 80s we had a Kohler on a Howard 350 that was giving us considerable grief and on the suggestion from Meetens the points gap was closed a couple of thou from the then manual recommendation of 20thou. - end of problem.

Just use the “ any key” if your keyboard has one

Great job on the bonnets - a work of art.

Thanks to all for looking but as time was moving on I got the welding gear out, made shaped paper templates , cut the sheet steel and stitched it in . A bit of a faff but got there eventually. 09CB57EA-B035-408E-A74F-0592215D7A02.MOV

There are two or three on US ebay but the carriage and then UK duty and value Added Tax added to the lot makes them a "luxury" item. I've got a couple of feelers out but after that its the welding set!

As far as I know the 7J D4 was built in the US between 1939 and 1943. The first D4D was not made until 1963 with a series number starting 78A. The D4D, series 88A, was being built in Glasgow when I worked there in 1965.

Unfortunately it is the the one!!!

I've been doing an engine overhaul on a 1980s Tecumseh 7hp iron block vertical shaft engine for another forum member; valves, ignition, charging system etc and just when I thought that I was nearing the end I've found that some vandal has carved a chunk out of the air cleaner backplate and canister. Those parts were still current on Atco 24s etc using the horizontal shaft Tecumseh H50/60 right up to the 1990s so there should be a few around, but not, it appears, in the UK . In the USA, yes, with the appropriate carriage, duty and vat etc., but not over here. If anyone has a backplate and canister to sell, please contact me - all reasonable expenses paid . Otherwise I will have to get the welding gear out, not really my forte!

This is from a Kohler manual that I acquired in around 1979 so may be a bit dated for your machine - no solid state regulator rectifiers in those days. https://www.dropbox.com/s/75ao7qfa1lvtr6a/Kohler flywheel alternator charging systems 10 15 30 amp0001.pdf?dl=0

Thank you. Those dimensions are spot on. I will give Bearing Boys a ring on Monday. AS

Sorry state or what?! Looks like the general electrical melt down may account for the hidden corruption in the loom. Anyway, back to business. I'm looking for some front wheel bearings for an old Allen National triple rider and I'm fairly sure that they are the same as were used in older Wheelhorses and maybe Cub Cadets. They are made by a US company called Freeway from Cleveland, Ohio , with a reference of ASF-0-108-6 and are pressed steel with a flange to locate them in the hub. The body of the bearing has a 1.3/8" outer and 3/4" inner. As yet I've not found a UK supplier. The problem can be got round but if possible I would like to locate the correct items without having to run the gauntlet of UK customs, duty and vat etc. Any Thoughts?