simar kid 22 #26 Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks for bringing me up to speed with all the latest news. this little wonder has many uses and more once you start using it regular. At least if you get stuck with the Clinton Jeff Lauber 1 could be able to assist I am sure. One word of warning and I have had this problem is do not loose the petrol tank top as they are a queer thread and nothing I could find would fit. I put an ad on an American small engine club and asked if anyone could help. was not long before a nice guy from states asked for my address. he told me he had 3 new ones in his stores and sent me it Free Gratis a real star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #27 Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks for the advice John, so far I have been lucky as all machines have caps with them The Briggs caps were ok to replace, I bought a box full from you know where but the Clinton one could be more of a problem... the one on it is ok though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #28 Posted February 9, 2014 More progress over the weekend... Multigardner 3 has been painted and fitted to the graveyard mower chassis, and a new addition is this mower... although badged as a Norlett it is identical to the Farmfitters Rapier mower that was also offered as an attachment for the Multigardner... I have another use for the B&S engine thats on it so nothing is going to waste... 4 nigel, Lauber1, S1g and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #29 Posted February 9, 2014 Hi Paul, that's a quick transformation, did it take much to get the engine on numbe 3 going as it looks like a 2stroke, and I allways find them much more temperamental than four strokes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simar kid 22 #30 Posted February 9, 2014 best of luck at tractor world paul and wendy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #31 Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Paul, that's a quick transformation, did it take much to get the engine on numbe 3 going as it looks like a 2stroke, and I allways find them much more temperamental than four strokes? Hello Gareth, when I bought it the previous owner said it was seized up... I have managed to free it off and its got bags of compression but as yet no spark... With Tractor World imminent it has been prettied up for the show and then further investigation will take place after the show best of luck at tractor world paul and wendy Thanks John, as you know we are not trophy hunters but I want to put a good display on , hence the hours thrown at Number 3 to get it at least presentable for Joe Public to look at... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangman 25 #32 Posted February 10, 2014 nice work the art to a good finish is good preparation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #33 Posted February 10, 2014 Oh yes, putting the paint on is the easy bit !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #34 Posted February 10, 2014 Hello Gareth, when I bought it the previous owner said it was seized up... I have managed to free it off and its got bags of compression but as yet no spark... With Tractor World imminent it has been prettied up for the show and then further investigation will take place after the show Thanks John, as you know we are not trophy hunters but I want to put a good display on , hence the hours thrown at Number 3 to get it at least presentable for Joe Public to look at... Tractor world soon comes round, can't believe its allready 3years scince I last showed there. Maybe next year ill manage to get a few exhibits along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #35 Posted February 10, 2014 Scary how the years roll by Gareth, I can't believe its three years since we took the Tarpen display there... 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #36 Posted February 10, 2014 Scary how the years roll by Gareth, I can't believe its three years since we took the Tarpen display there... That also means its 3 years scince I last ran the gem. I'm ashamed to say that I parked it in the shed when I got home and it hasn't moved scince, I suppsose though that a lot of things have happened in the three years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #37 Posted February 10, 2014 Been busy with the spanners this evening on the "new" mower, it started off on the bench as in the first photo and currently looks like as in the second photo !! Good degrease and perhaps sort out some better wheels for it next... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangman 25 #38 Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) so whats the plan for the norlet is it gonna turn green ? Edited February 11, 2014 by hangman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #39 Posted February 11, 2014 The literature I have is not that helpful regarding colour so yes I think it will be doing its bit for the environment and going green !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #40 Posted February 11, 2014 This evening we have been mostly degreasing mower chassis outside in the cold... 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #41 Posted February 11, 2014 I have to say Paul.. That's the funkyest mower chassis I have ever seen. Somewhere between a 4 legged spider and a big ally doughnut! Love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #42 Posted February 11, 2014 Its a bit unusual Ian, I have been after one for ages, sods law it pops up the week after Multigardner 3, but you know what they say about buses... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #43 Posted February 11, 2014 I think its an interesting looking machine. Possibly that the wheel are more modern than the rest it. I would have thought they might have been a metal rim, or even something with an inflated tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #44 Posted February 12, 2014 The earlier ones did have metal wheels I believe, these so seldom appear that I will be using this one with plastic wheels... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #45 Posted February 12, 2014 Environmentally friendly lawn mower deck this evening... 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #46 Posted February 13, 2014 i might have some propper wheels for that paul have you a pict of what they should be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #47 Posted February 13, 2014 I might be able to use the ones I have Nigel (thanks for the offer), I just need to take up some of the slack in them !! Farmfitters banner and decals arrived from Titch today plus a couple of decals from the US, finishes Multigardner 3 off nicely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangman 25 #48 Posted February 13, 2014 coming on a pace then paul will you be ready for the show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #49 Posted February 13, 2014 Should be I hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #50 Posted February 13, 2014 Not a great picture Nigel but I think these are the earlier wheels, they are about 10 inches diameter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
