The Classic Machinery Network

Let me have a search for the supplier out here. I'm sure there is one somewhere and I'm not sure if it is a company named Minards at coal Point near Newcastle NSW. Do a search for them and make contact. If they dont have the parts they may direct you to someone who does. I bought some hard to get Br...

Another option for a repair would be to use some shim metal. Cut a strip and wrap it around the spline with some above the top of the shaft and replace the steering wheel. Before putting the nut on try it for any free-play, if still there put more shim in. If it is that bad use an aluminum can for t...

Not seen this type before. You have to like the challenge though!

Is the regulator totally missing or not working? What brand of alternator / generator is on the dumpy? What are the colours of the wires? You will need to know what wire does what. Red usually to + Black to - Brown or yellow to F from memory. I can look this up when required. Old T Model Fords had a...

I agree with Jeremy, good spotting fella.

At least a voltage regulator is not required to make it start. Off to the wreckers to buy another one.

The fins on the heads is different with huge injectors sticking up. Many manufacturers made all sorts of vehicles for different applications like under ground mining truck, passenger carriers and the mechanics truck with his mobile workshop on the front in place of the bin. The bin in this case is p...

I wish I could help more, sorry.

Pump sounds as if it has been replaced at some stage now having the Asian writing on it but that is no big deal. Following the hydraulic lines from the out side of the pump to the control unit which may be at the pedal or a forward/reverse lever there has to be a valve to release the oil so it can b...

It is not unusual for hydraulics to lock up when not running. Best way to compare is air brakes on a semi, no air no move. It might be a case of taking a lot of clear pics to a hydraulic place and they will tell you how to 'unlock' it so you can unload it safely. With the pic viewing in portrait mod...