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Highlander, I'll give you a ring when I'm at home at a more sociable time than normal (leave by 7:15 back by 21:45 normally) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1288/5184638700_e2dc628a9f_b.jpg 107_1662 by mowersman http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5184637926_3a7752ec6c_b.jpg 107_1660 by mowersman htt...

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Or would swap for a decent OHV manifold as ours has a large crack

A good SV manifold for sale. One of many bits dad has accumulated over the years, no apparent cracks. I'll get a photo tonight. No idea what its worth so make me an offer.
I'll put more of the surplus bits on here over time so that they can be made use of rather then gathering dust.
Andrew

Right, thanks, I've bought the one off eBay that you suggested, so hopefully that will arrive soon!
Andrew

Highlander, I've sent you another message.
Thanks
Andrew

It lives!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WM4orkWRgs

After I realized the coil to points wire was shorting out on the advance/retard linkage, it fired up second turn of the handle!!!

Did you get my message Highlander? I was having internet problems so it might not have got through. The good news, It fired up and ran for a few seconds tonight, until I had to kill the ignition as oil was pouring out the camshaft lube pipe, I'd forgotton to tighten the bolt :oops:. I'm pretty certa...

Brilliant, thanks
Not quite sure how I missed it, I've searched a couple of times on eBay and only found 2" ones
Andrew

Ok, I will get a Pressure guage sorted at the weekend, I might nick the one off our tractor for the time being. As for getting a permanent one, all the ones I seem to be able to find, including the one Ian linked to, are 2" in diameter. Does anyone know where I can get a period looking (not too...

If I loosen the screws, it moves a little more freely, but still wont return to the base position. I tried the oil in the bores and it made a great difference. It fired pretty much immediately. However I'm worried that that there is something seriously wrong with the engine. It is very very stiff to...

Hi
RT8431 is missing its oil pressure gauge. Currently I just have a bolt in the end of the pipe to stop it pumping oil out, bu I'm looking for a replacement gauge. What sort of scale should I be looking for?
Thanks
Andrew

Well, had it going for about 5 seconds tonight, but just wouldn't keep running. I think the carb is the problem, the plunger is quite stiff when fitted, but slides nicely when removed. I think a spare carb may be the way to go as the pivot for the mixture lever has been broken off a some point as we...

Hi, I'm in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Thanks
Andrew

Hi
I was wondering if anyone has a spare fibre coupling for a '32 family 8 any where. We can get a new one but they are quite expensive and I'm trying to do it on a fairly limited budget.
Thanks
Andrew