Cranfield Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I was out for a few hours this morning on some swathed rape (before I got rained off) and my rotary was making a strange noise. With two hypaflaps on it was making a quiet clicking noise and with two dead birds on, it was making a louder clicking noise. Obviously, whatever ails it, is made worse when the motor is under pressure. Its a Pinewood original slimline model (almost an antique) and they do fit a new motor for about £90 plus postage. However, it is really heavy and I am now debating whether to get a lightweight model (most are under £100) . My main concern is that my rotary probably gets more use in a month, than some get in a year and are these cheaper lighter models up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I was out for a few hours this morning on some swathed rape (before I got rained off) and my rotary was making a strange noise.With two hypaflaps on it was making a quiet clicking noise and with two dead birds on, it was making a louder clicking noise. Obviously, whatever ails it, is made worse when the motor is under pressure. Its a Pinewood original slimline model (almost an antique) and they do fit a new motor for about £90 plus postage. However, it is really heavy and I am now debating whether to get a lightweight model (most are under £100) . My main concern is that my rotary probably gets more use in a month, than some get in a year and are these cheaper lighter models up to it. PM a chap called Paul hart, he will help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Cranfield, the gearboxes were a big problem with the early Pinewoods, we went through dozens in the early days. They fixed this in the later model. You get what you pay for! From my experience of regular use none of the cheap machines last very long. The best machine I have ever used is an origional magnet, big and bulky but lasted longer than 50 others!!! Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 IF IT COMES DOWN TO MONEY,,GET A WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR FROM THE SCRAP YARD AND BUILD ONE,,,, TWO HOURS WORK EASY DONE ,WORTH TRYING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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