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Head to a motor factors and ask for either number plate sticky pads or rear view mirror sticky pads. The former type will be strong enough, just clean the glass first. John

Can you spin both rear wheels by hand easily enough - or is one stiffer to turn than the other? John :)

I certainly agree with jj - carb clean essential using an aerosol cleaner and compressed air if possible. Pop noises in the exhaust may indicate a faulty spark plug too. John :)

It sounds like the right hand wheel isn't being driven so check for the drive dogs missing or the wrong way round. If you can spin the small pinion on the axle in both directions, that's the clue. The pinion should freewheel in one direction and grip in the other. John

A faulty alternator can happily discharge the battery.......as well as showing a charge when the engine is running! It's an idea to unplug the electrics from the alternator and see if the battery holds up. John :)

Personally i have no problem with using masonry paint or plastic paint. Example......my B&Q composite front door was coated with Bedec MSp (Multi Surface Paint) some years ago. The gloss is still great, no peel or discolouration, looks as good as new. No primer required, it's Oxford blue. The...

A tee shirt, spotted on a recent cruise...... 'We've paid for it, we're 'aving it' Didn't bode well! John :)

Never bought a lottery ticket Never been into a betting shop Never been to a football match John :)

Not unknown unfortunately, but first try squirting some WD40 down the key slot and then trying a spare key, waggling the wheel as usual as you try. I've fitted new locks to the K11 - that wasn't too bad - but the K12 has little access around the steering column. John :)

From here it would seem that the branches are too large or the machine just isn't revving quick enough.......any comments there? Do the other attachments seem to be OK? John :)

A point or two..... Do the blades actually stop when they bite on the hedge brash The blades must be very close to each other to give the cutting action......did you need to assemble these yourself? John :)

The sculpting of the deck will tend to throw the grass upwards towards the missing chute, but what you propose will work. With contra rotating blades, a side discharge isn't as successful. It may cover the transmission with grass though! John :)

With further investigation I've found some 20mm ply has been used at some time, so I've gone for 25mm structural ply, 8x4, 3 sheets required. I'll bolt it down, then add the rubber sheets on top. It's only used for digger transport, at a guess a couple of tons or so. John :)

As per the title, the trailer measures 3065 x 1710, four wheels and is used to transport a mini digger.......therefore pretty hefty! The original base is 20mm OSB with 12mm rubber conveyor belt on the top. The OSB is split / rotted etc. I'd like to go for 25mm OSB but no joy there (keeping the...

Many replacement alternators don't come with a pulley fitted.......at least over here......hence my comment. Are you going to give it a bash? At that sort of age, the rest of the alternator should be in good nick - unless it's been to the moon of course! John :)

Normal electronic cored solder is fine but you'll need an iron of 125W or more if you have to get stuck in. Personally I'd go for a guaranteed replacement unit, but do make sure that you can shift the pulley by yourself - particularly if it's a free wheeling one. John :)

I'd also be looking very carefully at the timing belt condition before giving this vehicle any work! John :)

Expect to have the discs and pads renewed all round, together with a fluid change and take things from there. The flexy hoses may be an issue, but not yet! John

As above - they need to be refitted if they are marked like that. This dictates the direction that the rubber was wound onto the tyre. In real life I doubt if there is any difference, but insurers may think differently if there is some issue. John :)

It seems what you are finding is fairly commonplace on garden tractors - that is, it's only the rear of the deck that is lifted. It's usually done by cable or lever. I would have thought that the U bolts could be adjusted to raise the deck height though, if only to prevent the deck from not...