Walker570 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 It will eat it, if you leave it on there too long. Im with Simon, find something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Not bothered about the look of the aluminium - self etch primer, then enamel paint going over the frame. I was just bothered about it eating the metal. in that case use it....it will do a better job than etching fluid......... it is not that aggressive...............spray some on clean alumiuim...and you will see Edited February 25, 2020 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 I've used oven cleaner to take off anodising before, it'll be fine gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 as the weather is less windy ....i managed to get a bit more done............float bowl came off and was full of rubbish....new plug......and i splashed out for a new blade.......... to lift the mower i bought a 6:1 pulley for under a tenner off amazon ....christ that makes things easy....and then chocked it when i got underneath just incase........... the blade i bought is a double chop blade as i have removed the grass collector and fitted the side chute....and have also removed the weight at the front.......... will put the new blade on tomorrow and have a wizz...........managed to get the engine ticking over nicely as i removed the anti tamper stop on the slow running screw...and screwed it alll the way in to unblock it............then reset it.........so that is fine now.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Very ingenious, I bet it will even cut grass with a proper blade on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Looking good 😊👍 amazing what you can lift with a few pully blocks 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 That is going to be one smart little mower by the time you have finished. Nice work as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 time to put the side chute on ....this was all bent as it had been up in the up postition for ever ....so that went into boiling water so it would regain its memory.........new blade on now and took it for a test spin............ no vibration now wind it up to 1/3rd revs engage cutter pulley (now oiled and set right) bring it up to 2/3rds revs souunds nice......like Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo adjuster cutter table 16 positions for that and 8 cutter heights.........the deck wasnt level at all nose down and on one side why dont folk read the damn instructions when they get a machine.......... cuts bootiful now......will powerwash the cutter table when it is dry and spray with hammerite....put the side panels on ....then thats it just got to nwait for a dry day and i will post up the final pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, ditchman said: time to put the side chute on ....this was all bent as it had been up in the up postition for ever ....so that went into boiling water so it would regain its memory.........new blade on now and took it for a test spin............ no vibration now wind it up to 1/3rd revs engage cutter pulley (now oiled and set right) bring it up to 2/3rds revs souunds nice......like Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo adjuster cutter table 16 positions for that and 8 cutter heights.........the deck wasnt level at all nose down and on one side why dont folk read the damn instructions when they get a machine.......... cuts bootiful now......will powerwash the cutter table when it is dry and spray with hammerite....put the side panels on ....then thats it just got to nwait for a dry day and i will post up the final pics.... If they did YOU WOULDN'T pick-up such BARGAINS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 I have visions of it doing wheelies round the lawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I have visions of it doing wheelies round the lawn you joke.............i have taken the front weights off now ...as i dont need the weight to compinsate for the grass collector at the back...........put it in 2nd gear and let the clutch out too qick ...and i did a little wheelie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 53 minutes ago, ditchman said: you joke.............i have taken the front weights off now ...as i dont need the weight to compinsate for the grass collector at the back...........put it in 2nd gear and let the clutch out too qick ...and i did a little wheelie I had to read the last word twice Simon 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 57 minutes ago, johnphilip said: I had to read the last word twice Simon 😀 no i didnt wet myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ditchman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 well there we go ...all done now..........not bad for a 19 year old mower...took it all apart and put it together how it should be ...all links correctly set and greased....stuck the floor grips down....service ...loads of new bits......pulled the carb apart.........ticks over a treat now pleased with that now ...not bad for £300 and something quid....quite pricy new runs slick as snot .... THE END Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Very nice, hope your lawns are longer and easier to manage Mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshirelad Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 That looks like a good £380 quids worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Cheshirelad said: That looks like a good £380 quids worth. ive got the grass collector with it as well..........i will just check it over and clean it and store it away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 May your grass grow green. That is a superb job Simon and a nice litle machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Strange that they paint lawn mowers in British Racing Green, like putting go faster stripes on a milk float! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Looks good 😊👍 surprised there’s no air horns and a row of mirrors with a light bar ☹️ ah well nothing’s perfect 😉😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Looks a great job Simon , bet you realy enjoyed doing that project . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 44 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Looks a great job Simon , bet you realy enjoyed doing that project . its another job out of the way .............i may start on the Boer War Horse Knife next................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I never cease to be impressed. That is a tidy job you have done - yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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