Yes, that looks like it's been fettled with at some point, and like Geoff has suggested - altered to fit a different level of tow. The original hitch would of been one continuous length of flat wrought iron, with a short length either fire welded on or attached with hot rivets, at the end. And the f...

I used to work at an Architectural Ironworks a few years ago, who used to specialise in restoring and making Georgian and Victorian gates and railings, as well as castings like bench ends, fire inserts, machinery, etc. I've seen the name Cardigan before, on many an item, either stamped into wrought ...

Well, I got busy yesterday and removed the rotors, gave everything a good old clean and took some measurements. John and Peter, you were right about the pins, they are very worn where they have been rubbing against the rotors, and one of the pins is not the same as the rest. The shaft has very very ...

Thanks for the welcome and all the replies.
Looks like I'm in capable and knowledgeable company here.
I'll remove the rotors and inspect them and the pins, and where the shaft enters the crankcase I'll let you all know what the outcome is.

Thanks again
Cheers,
fred

Hello, I have just taken possession of a Wolseley Major Merry Tiller that was first purchased on 8th March 1979 (It comes with the original guarantee card and manuals). It starts first or second pull and ticks over OK, but I will be giving it a thorough service before using on my allotment. I work o...