Introducing my 1960s Suffolk Colt 10A Petrol Lawnmower
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- Опубліковано 17 кві 2022
- Believed to have been manufactured around 1963, this video introduces my Suffolk Colt 10A petrol lawnmower, which is the smaller stablemate of the Suffolk Punch. I talk about what I've done to it: oil changes, spark plug change, fuel valve/tap, carburettor clean and replacement gasket, along with air filter element. I start the mower for the first time since last summer, so you get to hear that wonderful 4-stroke single cylinder engine running. I also mention what needs doing - the blades are blunt and it will require a new cylinder blade and bottom blade, videos on which will be upcoming. This is a great piece of historic garden machinery which brings back great memories of a time when these were popular in many households.
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This is the exact lawnmower my grandad had, he used to let me mow the lawns around his bungalow from a very young age. Love the sound, the look & the colours of these mowers. Really take me back over 50 years ago! 😊
That was really interesting good video
You can sharpen the mower by using valve lapping compound
As above , you need to run the blades backwards while applying grinding paste and addjusting bottom blade as you go . There are tutorials on here by other users . I too love that combination of smells and that thumpy little engine. Nostalgic for me too
Perhaps it's bit late to say; I'm guessing the fuel tap was Ewarts, as you mentioned the cork will dry out and will not seal and leak. If you undo the screw very carefully because it's brass so very easy to ruin it. Pull the plunger out of the main tap and put the plunger bit with cork in boiling water for 30 seconds, should be enough to replenish the cork and before putting it back, you can apply little bit vaseline or baby oil on the cork and it should work fine for another few years and when it dries, you can repeat the process.
Blades don't need to be very sharp, the height of it is critical, I can see that, it can be lowered little bit more. If you want sharpen, use a single cut file.
Hope this helps, good luck.
Thank you for this. It’s very helpful! I’m not sure if I still have the original fuel tap. I hope I have it somewhere.
Just seen the video. Very emotional to watch. I'm exactly the same. Grew up with my grandad (who I lived with) using his Suffolk Super Colt lawnmower. The smell of petrol, grass etc. I was always taught to look after my things too. Have since bought a modern petrol mower but it's just not the same. I would love to own one of these. Unfortunately I'm no expert on restoring them. Thank you for a wonderful video. Hope you get the old mower looking as good as new again 👍
Thank you for your kind comments.
Looks in great nick for a 60 year old mower
Thank you! I considered restoring it but I kinda like the level of originality. Yep it’s rusty in places and the paint worn off but it has a kind of honesty that that gives it character.
@@autoknight747 you could restore but keep it's originality.
@@autoknight747 do you have a FB page?
@@autoknight747 have a look at Spalding's for the bottom blade,they may be able to help.
Great video again !
Could you get the blade sharpened ?
Cheers! There is not a lot of meat left on it and there is a broken weld. Keeping my options open! I’d be happier with a new/refurb blade.
Amazing video, I have just picked one up as a none runner for a bit of fun and also to use in the garden. My fly clutch seems to come apart by its self. Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you very much! When you say fly clutch, do you mean the centrifugal clutch? It will have a drum on the non driven side and a pair of shoes (likely asbestos given the time they were made) held together by spring loading on the driven side.
Have you managed to cut the grass with it yet?
Not yet. I have the lower blade but need to source a cylinder blade due to fractured welds. I start it up from time to time!