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suffolk punch 43 cuts out when set to idle and massive virbating on full revs

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by Sampick123 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:22 pm

hello all I have just got a second hand Suffolk punch 43 and I am looking for some help on a few issues.

1. when I am starting this mower I set it...

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Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 pm
Clearway

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Sun May 31, 2020 11:53 am
Merry tiller major engine

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by Shrek76 » Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:30 pm

I've just bought a merry tiller major which runs but it seems to have an issue with the engine. Although it starts it doesn't seem to rev up and...

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Sun May 17, 2020 10:28 am
BATTERY STRIMMER

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by Compo » Thu May 14, 2020 6:51 pm

Can anyone recommend a good battery strimmer? Midto higher price range?

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Fri May 15, 2020 10:12 am
Qualcast Classic 35s running problems

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by ramsrc » Fri May 16, 2014 3:42 pm

First of all, as I am new here - hello to everyone. Hopefully someone knowledgeble can answer my question.

I have a Qualcast Classic 35s - which...

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Tue May 05, 2020 6:57 pm
Straightening fork tines

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by Stephen » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:19 pm

Once they are bent, can I use a blowtorch to enable me to bend them back or will it not be hot enough?

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Last post by Stephen
Sun May 03, 2020 12:31 pm
Small Cultivator

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by Geoff » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:13 pm

I have no trouble digging but find the clod bashing to a tilth afterwards hard work. I wonder if a small electric cultivator would be any use. I've...

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Last post by Shallot Man
Sun May 03, 2020 10:50 am
Qualcast 43S fast running

Last post by Richard
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by Sissonsdarren » Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:38 pm

Hi there,

I picked up a qualcast 43s as a non-runner and stripped the carb down and cleaned the main jet and managed to get it starting, after...

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Last post by Richard
Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:22 pm
Electric hedge trimmers

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by Monika » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:11 pm

Having cut our about 100' of hedging (mainly rosa rugosa with some pyracantha and hawthorn) manually over many years, I am thinking of asking Father...

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Last post by MarkMcL
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:49 am
Battery vs gas powered equipment performance

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by Orasserc » Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:12 am

I'm in the market for some lawn equipment - string trimmer, edger, and garden tiller. I'm looking at either Echo's PAS line or EGO's battery-powered...

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Last post by MarkMcL
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:43 am
Honda FG315 Rotovator for sale

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by Stephen » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:25 pm

Not by me but by a friend from the Lotus Seven Club.

I can post on your behalf, if it is of interest to you. Probably best to send me an e-mail...

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Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:45 pm
Help

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by pinkyalexa » Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm

is it free?

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Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm
No go mower

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by Geoff » Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:12 pm

Serviced my mower as usual but it won't start. It's electric start and seems to turn over slowly when I try to start it. Was a bit that way at the...

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Last post by Shallot Man
Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:52 pm
Hedge trimmer blades

Last post by Stephen
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by Stephen » Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:49 pm

We (by that I mean the charity where I garden as a volunteer) have been given a hedge trimmer.
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I know the motor works...

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Last post by Stephen
Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:20 am
cobra mini tiller

Last post by shanka
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by chrisg » Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:16 am

Does anyone have experience of the Cobra Mini Tiller?
Of especial interest would be price of spares and accessories.
Hopefully a bit cheaper than the...

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Last post by shanka
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:39 pm
Specialist tools

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by Stephen » Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:42 am

Probably we all have a wide selection of tools.

There are the essential basics:- fork & spade, hand fork & trowel, rake, hoe. I doubt I am...

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Last post by Stephen
Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:58 pm
Searching the best mini gas tiller

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by davidlortiejon45 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:11 pm

We are doing some severe space clearing and leveling to move a storehouse unit (aluminum skeleton and dense coated tarp roof/sides). My tiller died...

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Last post by Stephen
Fri Nov 22, 2019 11:35 am
GE versus Whirlpool Refrigerator?

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by snooky » Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:30 pm

As the refrigerator is for a RV you may be better off asking this query on the link below,Urega:-

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Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:27 am
Lawnflite won’t start

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by Col1n » Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:14 pm

Hi all

Wondering if there is anybody on here hat can help. I have a lawnflite 705la that has been working great for about 2 years. I used it...

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Last post by Col1n
Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:51 pm
New tool for getting to & from plot

Last post by robo
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by Colin2016 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:56 pm

Had to share my new mode of transport for getting to the plot.

Had 2 bags of compost in the trailer and it pulled ok.

It is electric assisted and...

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Last post by robo
Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:43 pm
Gtech hedge trimmer

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by Rhubarbstick » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm

I have a Gtech hedge trimmer which has had very litttle use but now wont cut at all. has anyone tried to sharpen the blades and if so with any...

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Last post by snooky
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:40 pm
Qualcast Suffolk Punch 43S Engine noise

Last post by peter
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by RickT » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:46 am

I don't know the exact age of this machine but as label says Birmid Qualcast (H&GE) Ltd I assume it is 1980s. Part No is L23981, Serial No....

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Last post by peter
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:57 pm
Villiers MK 12/2 engine manual

Last post by cancunia
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by davetedd » Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:35 am

Hi - can anyone help with locating this manual or with information on how to get at the points on this engine?

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Last post by cancunia
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:08 am
Honda vrs Mantis

Last post by includedcamping
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by tracie » Mon May 06, 2019 4:13 pm

Hi All,

I have a mantis and a Honda tiller, Both are 4stroke and both about the same age and been used about the same.

My question is which one...

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Last post by includedcamping
Tue May 21, 2019 12:55 pm
Hyundai

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by robo » Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:53 pm

Last November I treated myself to an Hyundai battery lawn mower I bought it through Amazon , I packed it away over winter I never even started it ,...

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Last post by robo
Fri May 03, 2019 1:16 pm
Pull-Starter Problem: Punch 43s

Last post by BazzB
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by BazzB » Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:53 pm

I’m trying to restore old Qualcast Punch 43s. It had been abandoned in a shed for years, but I was optimistic it could be fixed. A lack of spark...

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Last post by BazzB
Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:04 am
Chicken hatch opener

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by robo » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:39 pm

Around 14 months ago I bought a battery operated hatch opener from a guy on eBay it's called chuxaway
Ex automatic pop hole opener ,with losing the...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:28 am
Steam

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by tigerburnie » Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:26 pm

A bit big for the garden, but I want one...……………………..
Tornado by tigerburnie , on Flickr

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Last post by Monika
Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:08 pm
Merry Tiller.

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by oldherbaceous » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:47 pm
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I need a little advice, please.

I was given some old Merry Tiller attatchments about six months ago. I didn't realy want them but, they belonged to...
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Last post by oldherbaceous
Thu Dec 06, 2018 12:34 pm
Second hand tools

Last post by Westi
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by PLUMPUDDING » Sat May 19, 2018 4:58 pm

An old chap we know was clearing out the garage of a deceased friend and donated some tools. I've been trying them out and they are excellent. I used...

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Last post by Westi
Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:36 pm
Qualcast 35s roller locking

Last post by robo
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by Rockinrob » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:02 pm

Hi all, My trusty qualcast classic 35s has decided that it would be fun if it locked its rear roller making it very difficult to manoeuvre when not...

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Last post by robo
Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:47 pm
Wire coat hangers

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by Primrose » Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:48 pm

A recent wardrobe declutter has left me with a surfeit of wire coat hangers. I’ m sure there must be some useful ways in which I can recycle them for...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:33 am
Shay Rotogardener 80

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by Steve Rowat » Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:54 am

I live in New Zealand and have recently acquired a Shay Rotogardener 80 which, after a little "fettling", burst into life and appears to...

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Last post by Steve Rowat
Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:54 am
Netting tips

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by Colin2016 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:54 pm

I have netting & frame for 4ft x 12ft raised beds any tips if attaching the bottom of the netting which will give me easy access to get at the...

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Last post by Westi
Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm
Mowers

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by Chris116 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:25 am

Hi,I have been tasked to look at purchasing a new mower to cut the grass on the paths in and around allotments, are there any recommendations, does...

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Last post by Monika
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:57 pm
Mowing machines

Last post by Stephens
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by Geoff » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:10 pm
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I have a mowing dilemma.

My 30” ride-on mower (Hayter Heritage 13/30) is giving me some grief. I’m losing traction which I’m guessing is a main...
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Last post by Stephens
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:01 am
Hose Cart

Last post by marilyn
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by Geoff » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:04 pm

Anybody got any experience of hose carts?

I want something sturdy that will last, looked at a few online from Hozelock, Gardena and Karcher but...

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Last post by marilyn
Tue May 08, 2018 8:19 am
Qualcast classic 43s drive belt issue

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by Willinghamboy » Sun May 06, 2018 1:52 pm

The drive belt keeps jumping off the large drive belt pulley. I think the reason it is doing this is because the drive belt is not sitting correctly...

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Sun May 06, 2018 1:52 pm
Modified standard garden trowel - "snub nosed trowel"

Last post by Westi
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by no_akira » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:33 pm

Always found the traditional garden trowel not that useful on heavy soil.

Well after a few minutes with "Mr Grinder & Mr Hammer"......

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Last post by Westi
Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:38 pm
Broadforks

Last post by PLUMPUDDING
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by lez » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:11 pm
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Hi Ya, I was talking to a mate who has an allotment and he mentioned he has a broadfork for turning his ground. I looked it up but only found one and...
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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:29 pm
Leaking water butt

Last post by robo
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by PLUMPUDDING » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:17 am
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Do any of you practical people know an easy way to make a strong seal on a split water butt. I've tried glue and gorilla tape but they don't last...
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Last post by robo
Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:33 pm
Garden Master GMES shredder Blades

Last post by robo
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by Colin2016 » Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:02 pm

I have a Garden Master GMES shredder.

I am trying to get replacement blades for it can anybody help identify the model and/or where to get blades....

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Last post by robo
Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:15 pm
Report on my new Propane burner.

Last post by Ricard with an H
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by Ricard with an H » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:13 pm
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I bet you-all thought I've been dossing or on holiday. I just got so fed up of loosing crop to to annual/perrenial weeds I bought a burner because of...
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Last post by Ricard with an H
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:36 am
Help choosing a mower!

Last post by robo
Replies: 16
by beckyevans » Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:49 am
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Hi there guys,

I'm try to buy 3 mowers for a side business I'm looking at starting but I'm having trouble deciding on petrol vs electric.

At the...
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Last post by robo
Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:21 pm
Knives again. Another new "Boys toy"

Last post by Ricard with an H
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by Ricard with an H » Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:43 am

Although I have a very good set of chefs knives that have a hardness of 58 (Rockwell) ever since Alan posted a photo of his Wusthof Santuko I have...

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Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:36 am
does this count?

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by Diane » Sat Sep 30, 2017 11:13 am

....I suppose it could come under the heading of Tools and Machinery...? We call it - Microwave Steam Punk

It's a garden ornament that my husband...

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Last post by Westi
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:55 pm
Surging Suffolk Punch Lawnmower

Last post by Richard
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by salmoor61 » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:47 pm

Hi, one &all this is my first post , This lawnmower starts first pull of the cord and then starts surging . any one any advise?

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Last post by Richard
Sat Sep 23, 2017 4:32 pm
Qualcast 43S cylinder blade problem

Last post by Sallyday10
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by burls » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:11 am

Hi, I've rebuilt my 2002 43s.

When I got it going, the roller and blade engagements were working just fine.

Bizarrely, having sharpened the...

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Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:14 pm
Suffolk Punch Spark Plug

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by birchy » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:05 pm

Please let me know which spark plug I need for a 1993 Suffolk Punch 35s, ATCO engine type A114-2N.

Many Thanks

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Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:13 pm
Suffolk Punch 35s Service

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by birchy » Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:39 pm

I would like to perform a full engine and carburettor service on my 1993 Suffolk Punch 35s

The handbook says the engine is an ATCO type A114-2N but...

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Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:34 pm

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