



Posted September 20, 2012 - 03:47 PM
Posted September 20, 2012 - 04:18 PM
Posted September 20, 2012 - 07:46 PM
Posted October 12, 2015 - 10:19 AM
Posted October 12, 2015 - 10:33 AM
The tractor you just bought was the same as the same one you posted in 2012 ? And it ended up as a lawn ornament ?
Posted October 12, 2015 - 10:52 AM
I always liked that one. It could be a yard ornament at my house anytime!
Posted October 12, 2015 - 11:21 AM
The tractor you just bought was the same as the same one you posted in 2012 ? And it ended up as a lawn ornament ?
Yes indeed. I've been trying to get it back for probably a year and a half, once I found out it was being used as a lawn ornament. The only differences between when I owned it and now is that a little more paint is peeling, and the rotten fuel tank has been tossed. Luckily I have some good pictures of the fuel tank, so I can have something made that's relatively close to original. In the end, I understand why they used it as a lawn ornament. The engine needs a ton of work: it's missing the piston, carb, air filter, and ignition cover, and that's just to start. I imagine it will be missing other parts too once I crack it open and take a good look at it (connecting rod?). I didn't get around to taking it apart when I owned it, so I don't know how things are. It's a Villiers engine, so parts are hard to come by around here. Having said that, I called a place in England and I can still get all the parts I need over there and have them shipped. So, I'll either have to rebuild this one, or find another Villiers Mark XIVB. Either way, I'm sure I'm going to have a lot more into this one than it's worth. This will be one that I rebuild, knowing that I'll probably never recoup the money, which is against my number one rule. In the end though, this one is worth it. They're incredibly rare, and are Canadian made.
I always liked that one. It could be a yard ornament at my house anytime!
Thanks, Doug.
Posted October 12, 2015 - 08:26 PM
Nice machine. Unique wheels.
Cliff
Posted October 13, 2015 - 06:03 AM
Nice machine. Unique wheels.
Cliff
Thanks. I like the wheels. I'm looking forward to getting this 2-stroke running. I always liked the sound of my Graham-Paige Rototiller when it ran, so I'm curious to hear this 2-stroke run. The big cast iron muffler is interesting and I want to hear how it sounds. Someday.
Posted October 13, 2015 - 08:51 AM
Beautiful machine. Very glad to hear you saved it from a slow death much undeserved
Posted October 14, 2015 - 08:09 AM
Great news Jamie,good to see it is in good hands .It is not often when you sell something that you ever get the chance to get it back . Right now I am rebuilding a Lister and have found Stationary Engine Parts to be a excellent supplier , however the British pound is like twice a Canadian dollar and the shipping is wild. Ebay UK might have the parts you need . The threads are likely Whitworth so you will need the same wrenches if that is the case. Lucky I saved Grandad,s , should be a great winter,s project and time is on your side . Cheers Mike
Posted November 03, 2015 - 04:51 PM
Posted November 03, 2015 - 05:02 PM
Edited by jabelman, November 03, 2015 - 05:03 PM.
Posted November 03, 2015 - 08:38 PM
Maybe lift the cylinder off and take a look inside , a peek down into the crankcase might reveal how to pull the shaft out. Did have a chance to try Walridge yet ? He might know or have a Villers Mk 14B manual .Cheers and good luck Mike
Posted November 03, 2015 - 08:44 PM
Is this close at all ? Sorry just read it now .
Edited by Mike Unwin, November 03, 2015 - 08:45 PM.