Darmic1 447 #1 Posted February 17, 2017 This is my latest muse...... It arrived just before I came to a halt with the Farmer's Boy tractor....... It was given to me by a work colleague for free! He had been using until about 6 months ago when it just stopped and refused to restart. Initial inspection suggested a dirty carb and fuel tank, however once cleaned and refueled it still wouldn't go! So I dug a little deeper, after removing the air shroud and flywheel I noticed there was NO points or condensor. There was what turned out to be a Meco electronic ignition fitted, but this was dead, absolutely no spark whatsoever. I guess the coil could be at fault, not got around to testing that yet. 3 Wallfish, pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #2 Posted February 17, 2017 Tested the coil today and it's good, therefore it has to be the Meco unit. I'm going to put it back to points and condenser and have ordered the new bits from Meteens. There were a few other issues with this one, someone had attempted to remove the flywheel with a hammer and chisel, bending the light alloy shield around the flywheel and causing it to rub against the flywheel. The recoil and housing was missing too, but Mr Mackellow has sent me a replacement for that. 2 pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #3 Posted February 17, 2017 Was wondering why there was no spark? Seems to be some bits missing? A previous owner had removed the points and condenser and fitted a Meco unit...... The stator plate might cause a few problems as the threads to mount the points on has been stripped, Hopefully Paul at Meteens has a replacement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #4 Posted February 17, 2017 I've been looking for traces of blue paint today, I have never seen one of these in 'Green' before, most are either the metallic blue or the same Blue as my Saturn mowers. I don't seem to be able to find any previous colour, I've checked under nuts and bolts, behind the makers plate, beneath the handlebar rubbers, everywhere! This is also painted straight onto the bare metal, no primer, leading me to think could this be the original colour? Any help with this would be very much appreciated! I have a can of this green already mixed ready for painting. Also have had some of the JAP engine Blue mixed and ready. Looking for Landmaster Blue........... 2 pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #5 Posted February 17, 2017 I've never seen GM34s in any other colour than blue Darren, this one does seem to be very green, so why not be different and paint it green ? It would be a talking point if nothing else ! 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #6 Posted February 17, 2017 Hmmm, wouldn't really go with my other Landmasters tho! There will always be 'the one' who comes out with ' thats the wrong colour' lol! 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted February 18, 2017 10 hours ago, Darmic1 said: There will always be 'the one' who comes out with ' thats the wrong colour' lol! So what? The evidence points to it being green originally. You can correct them. May have been painted that colour for some special reason? 3 pmackellow, Darmic1 and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #8 Posted February 18, 2017 I could always tell them it was 'patented Landmaster anti-theft colour' Park it down the allotment amongst the greenery and the local 'do as you likies' wouldn't see it!!!😂😂😂 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrovian 237 #9 Posted February 18, 2017 I also have a green landmaster with lawn mower attachment as well as standard blue with rotary grass cutter and also an electric rotavator one which is painted black (but can see blue underneath) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #10 Posted February 18, 2017 Alas...... There is some blue under the green paint! That's despite a previous owners best attempt to disguise the machine. The only bit not stripped to bare metal and repainted was the bit behind the engine...... Good job I bought 2 cans of blue today! Although I had already decided to make it match my other Landmasters........ 3 S1g, Wallfish and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted February 18, 2017 Blue it shall be then 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted February 18, 2017 Pity! I like something with a colour that's not usual. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #13 Posted February 19, 2017 I did a bit more to the Gardenmaster today...... The engine had a leak between the barrel and crankcase, so I removed separated them and cleaned all the old sealer away. I then made a new gasket and refitted with a smear of RTV sealant. I then repaired a small split in the exhaust and gave it a clean up to remove the rust. Once all that was done it was degreased and then sprayed with an appropriate heat resistant exhaust paint. I then gave the barrel a light dust with some dark grey spray paint to tidy it up. 4 S1g, Stormin, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #14 Posted February 19, 2017 After the engine was finished with today, I made a start on removing the old green paint from various bits........ The rotovator cover and exhaust shroud were given the usual treatment, paint stripper, wire brush, etch primer, and then several coats of blue! 3 Alan, S1g and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #15 Posted February 19, 2017 The engines air shroud, starter recoil, fuel tank and bracket then had the same treatment. But as its metallic, the final finish is two part, base coat and clear lacquer. Once the base coat was dried sufficiently I painted the raised JAP logo to highlight it and then applied several light coats of clear. I really like the colour used on these little JAP engines, this was matched by my local paint supplier....... It's a nice contrast to the blue of the rest of the metal work. Here they are in base coat and then once cleared. 5 pmackellow, S1g, Cub Cadet and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #16 Posted February 19, 2017 Engine air shroud, starter recoil and tank bracket reunited! 3 pmackellow, Cub Cadet and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #17 Posted February 19, 2017 Also stripped the old paint off the wheels too, masked them up to prime then paint with white....... 2 pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted February 19, 2017 Looking nice. Really like the blue. 2 S1g and Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardman 30 #19 Posted February 19, 2017 That jap engine looks stunning unusual machine never seen one over here. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #20 Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks Pat, its the Landmaster Gardenmaster 34. A 34cc 2 stroke JAP engine..... its tiny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #21 Posted February 20, 2017 Looking good mate, I assume its a keeper now then ? 2 Darmic1 and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #22 Posted February 20, 2017 Well........... I might aswell! 😆 2 S1g and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #23 Posted February 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, Darmic1 said: Well........... I might aswell! 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #24 Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Darmic1 said: Well........... I might aswell! 😆 I knew you would! Lol. Are you going to have to smuggle it into the spare bedroom once finished? 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #25 Posted February 20, 2017 I've got the mower attachment and the rotavator from the Farmers Boy in there! 2 pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
