Wolseley Merry Tiller Rotavator 5HP Briggs Stratton - No Spark - Non Starter

Bought off eBay cheap as a non-runner
A little video to show how I got back up and running
Always check potential faults prior to buying new parts.
-Always put fresh fuel with the correct mix
- Try a bit of easy start to help you out
- Bit of carb cleaner never hurt
- Check the flywheel pin hasn't sheered off

[@grahamknight1556]

Note the wheels are ment to come off...... I got told by my next door as well!! lol

[@chrisuk441]

Haha yeah since I've made this vid, I've learnt how to use it properly lol.. Its a beast on the Allotment, people spending £300 on one just to match...

[@harrrytoool1391]

Good job dude. I have a Merry Tiller 5hp Briggs N Stratton like yours. I’ve got starting problems too. Struggled to get the fly wheel off to sort out the solenoid points. Will try again though. If that’s not the problem I guess I’ll get a new one. These 50s machines are ace aren’t they?

[@chrisuk441]

Haha mate it's brilliant, pisses all over the homebase ones..
I got so fed up with starting problems I put a Honda 160 engine on it, wow the power is amazing. Good luck mate.

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Thanks for the video. I’ve picked one of these up (model:714394) and it’ll start with a dose of easy start but struggles without it. Also when it is running: it’s down on power...it’s not running at regular fast speed. Do you think mine needs the same points service? Or would you try something else first? Thanks

[@chrisuk441]

I was told if the point ain't broke, then don't touch them lol..
Mine never started without easy start lol.
Sounds like a fuel / air mixture issue?
Have you tried new fuel with the correct mix. Give the carb needle valve a clean? Then readjust it 1/4 turn each time, it doesn't need much.
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'Taryl fixes all' has great vids I learnt a lot from him.
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Good luck mate 👍

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Chris Crawley thanks for the reply. I’ll give those items a try and report back afterwards. Thanks again

[@thatsBULLSHIT100]

Sorry , I missed what flywheel key you had, was it just a rectangle one or a short or long semi circular one ?

[@chrisuk441]

I honestly cant remember now mate - good luck in your quest

[@dustygage9937]

I have a 1958 merry I trying to restore all is there belonged roy grandfather it's in pretty rough shape where do I find parts it sat for 20 years plus. No it's not for sale not I won't scrap it.

[@chrisuk441]

There's a couple of sellers on ebay, which if day keep looking on there as you might find a cheap parts only / non runner which you could dismantle.