FredaFoley 0 #1 Posted January 31 Hello, newbie here and haven't got a clue, so apologies in advance I have what I'm told is an old Wolseley Rough cutter, I'm also told it's probably a Briggs 5hp. I am here to find out more about it. It's been sat in my parents garage for 20+ years. I only have this one picture, but I will be getting more tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayp 48 #2 Posted February 8 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.. 1 FredaFoley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredaFoley 0 #3 Posted February 8 47 minutes ago, Rayp said: 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.. Thank you very much for the information. I"m not sure it will start after all these years, but I'd like to sell it, I'm in the Oxford UK, do you know how much I might sell it for please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayp 48 #4 Posted February 9 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. 1 FredaFoley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredaFoley 0 #5 Posted February 9 30 minutes ago, Rayp said: 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. Due to me not knowing anything about these machines, I was thinking of selling it sold as seen. I'll try and find someone to have a look at it as see if it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
