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Adrian

Just curious as to where member go for those little bits and pieces - do people like Jonathon... arggh, what's his name? - stock them? Or is it a case of tapping up people who've parted out old machines? I'd rather not do the same myself as I'm already running out of shed, and I have another mower arriving in November!

I'm particularly thinking of things like washers and sprung washers as I have some missing from my Standard and the modern ones are a different profile.

I'm also missing the lid of the oiler for, I think, the clutch - so if anyone can point me at a likely source it would be hugely appreciated!

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Mowing Wurzel Mon, 31/08/2026

Hello Adrian.

This is a very important question.

  1. Autojumbles:- This was 25 years ago the only real way to get parts.
  2. The Internet  selling platforms, this has meant autojumbles quality and range of parts has now almost dried up.
  3. Local Club  "Bring & Buy" sales or like point 1,  small autojumbles, usually run by tractor or stationary engine collectors.
  4. If bolts, set screws, washers etc,   the internet means its easy to get new Whitworth, UNF, UNC  threads.  Notably classic or vintage motorcycle companies on their websites or popular internet auction platforms sell these, after all the mower engines were motorcycle fitted originally.
  5. People in the club -  going to the AGM in May or the various events,  getting to know members who have that "box of Atco parts they rescued out of a skip in 1985" or whatever, is certainly a great way to get parts.
  6. Like here on the forum, wanted adverts on the club website are always a great way to find parts.

 

best wishes

Paul the Not so Mowing (due to the scorched earth) Wurzel