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This was the state of the commutator I think you've had your moneys worth out of those brushes. ;) If you felt inclined, you could dress the commutator, replace the brushes and bearings and then put it on the shelf until you forget what it fits! Good idea, I’ve started writing on stuff I store like...

essexpete wrote:Has the rocker cover been off?

Hi yes I took the rocker cover off and recently the cylinder head
Ian

This was the state of the commutator

Thanks for all your replies
I’ve ordered a new starter as that was my next stab in the dark that she wasn’t throwing over quick enough to aid compression, the glowpiugs are working as i leant on them and burnt my hand!
I’ll keep you updated of progress
Ian

essexpete wrote:Odd that it won't attempt to fire with ether. Where were you spraying the ether?

Taken the air intake pipes off and spraying it direct into the head, it’s really slow turning over on12v though

Ok here goes! I’ve been looking at a Kubota RW25 machine that will not start for a mate, I stripped off the starter motor which was dead and got it working so it will turn over the engine, on inspection the brushes and armature that the brushes contact? Were in poor condition but it did turn the eng...

Hi
Would anybody have or know for a workshop manual for the above fitted with a Kubota V1500 engine please?

Thanks
Ian

Hi Ivor Welcome and good luck with getting the 3cx how you want it! What part of Wales are you in? If your close to the valleys I'd willingly pop up and give you some pointers Ian Ah a fellow Druid - I am North of Swansea - may have to take you up on that at some point so you can also share in the ...

Hi Ivor
Welcome and good luck with getting the 3cx how you want it! What part of Wales are you in? If your close to the valleys I'd willingly pop up and give you some pointers

Ian

Congratulations on your new acquisition Jeremy! As I was always told "eat the elephant in small chunks" if you get fed up have a rest and come back to it! I've been working on my 370C today ready for the show in Crynant and I couldn't figure out why the levers weren't working,had a break w...