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Last post by topkit « Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:02 pm
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by martyn williams » Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:46 pm

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Hello all
Its been very busy on the project front. Got three road rollers now along with a 1977 JCB 2D . Also been having a go and looking at Ruston...

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Great pictures Martyn, love the Class 52 they were an awsome locomotive unfortunately the withdrew them just before i started on the railway. I am...

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Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:02 pm
Rebuilding 10RB

Last post by navvyfitter « Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:36 pm
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by billh » Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:08 pm

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Hello All,
New to here, so I hope this first post is in the right place.
Just started a major overhaul of a 1949 built Ruston Bucyrus 10RB. This...

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Hi Bill,
The transmission gears were shrunk onto the drum shaft, which was EN24, heat treated after machining and finish ground to fine limits.
Metal...
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Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:36 pm
Fordson Major V8 conversion Cooling issues.

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:39 am
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by clonbernedave » Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:49 pm

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I have fitted a Perkins 540 V8 into my Fordson major and would like some advice on cooling .Please can anyone help .I have been told that the...

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Hi Dave,
It's usual to use the standard Fordson radiator for this conversion together with the Perkins six blade fan.
You will however need to...

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Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:39 am
web cam

Last post by le.maisonniau « Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:18 am
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by bob » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:34 pm

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found this web cam of a bridge in Canada on web cam you can go all the way back to start of the job, go on calendar and keep clicking months back...

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Hi Guys,
I have just checked out this site, it has been updated a whole lot since Bob posted the link back in 09 :think: , it is really worth a visit.

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Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:18 am
Aveling Barford roller

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:14 pm
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by martyn williams » Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:44 pm

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Machine number 13 joins the fleet

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Nice one Martyn :claphands: :thumbup:

Jeremy

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Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:14 pm
DIY Pond Dredger in Design Stage

Last post by Holger « Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:37 am
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by joystick » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:06 pm

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Product to be pumped:- Silt with no stones.

I am planning to construct a Dredger for a large pond. The raft will be constructed using wood and used...

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DIY Pond Dredger in Design Stage

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Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:37 am
ruston hornsby

Last post by jcb4cx « Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:36 pm
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by jcb4cx » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:24 pm

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Nice little engine i got this weekend , first run in about 30 years , fired right up :D

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i don't have the time to do that , i need to fund an engine / engine rebuild on a D4D though ;-)

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:36 pm
DIY soil screener troubleshooting advice?

Last post by Markwood20 « Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:19 pm

by Markwood20 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:19 pm

Hi there,
Been a while since i was on here, mainly because the old 555c has been holding up and nothing has dropped off the old gal of late!

But im...

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Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:19 pm
IH 3434 Project

Last post by internationalgeo « Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:18 am
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by internationalgeo » Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:24 pm

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just thought I show a few photos of my project P8160793.JPG P8160795.JPG 20160219_105838.jpg 20160311_134528 (1).jpg 20160316_134630 (1).jpg

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Will do 1976 was the year

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Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:18 am
Projects

Last post by Land Rover « Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:52 am
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by martyn williams » Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:17 pm

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Hello all
got four projects on the go at present
Hyster winch
I H T D 6 steering clutches
Fordson Power Major
Aveling Barford GB roller

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Had a look through some of your vids , the harvester looks very nice . Lovely old machine , it really is .

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Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:52 am
JCB 3c MK 3 Restoration Project - Driving License Question

Last post by Tillywolves « Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:06 pm
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by jcb3cMk3 » Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:31 pm

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Hello All,

I've just bought a JCB 3c MK3 PowerTrain with 4-in-1 and Extenderdig. Its being delivered on Friday 25th. The haulage company are using a...

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Is this the guy ?
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Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:06 pm
Winget dumper log Splitter

Last post by Land Rover « Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:35 am

by Land Rover » Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:35 am

Might be of interest to someone wanting to build a log splitter .
Ok , a few purists might find this disturbing ....however I was given what I think...

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Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:35 am
case skidsteer , workshop manuel ?

Last post by wiggy « Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:11 pm
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by wiggy » Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:53 pm

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few pics of my latest project bought as none runner with engine in bucket , im picking a 2nd hand eng up to moro and hoping to make 1 good 1 out of...

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Just a thought here Mark; you may be able to get away with the liners being honed? Its a long shot but perhaps worth an enquiry?

Jeremy

i dought...

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Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:11 pm
JCB Crawler Excavator 208 1983-86 model

Last post by Mrsmackpaul « Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:45 pm
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by Explo » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:46 pm

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Hi guys,

Hoping to restore the 208 to mint condition and will post as I go along here hopefully some good photos and probably some stupid questions...

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thats the go steady steady dont get to much on the go like I do and end up with nothing finished
nothing wrong with welding up a roller there is...
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Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:45 pm
Smith Rodley 21 the resurrection.

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:57 pm
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by Anders » Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:37 pm

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I got the opportunity to participate in bringing an old Smith 21 shovel back to life.
As far as we know it has been sitting idle for about 40 years...

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Well done Anders :claphands: that Gardner sounds fine to me. :thumbup:

Jeremy

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Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:57 pm
Challenger project

Last post by Mrsmackpaul « Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:25 am
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by FOWLER MAN » Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:50 pm

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Got my 33 back home for a full restoration last week.
Took the cab off today, I haven't decided whether it will go back on as she never had a cab...

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Well I just stumbled across this old thread great looking job gotta be proud of that if my old 7 turns out half as good as that I will be amazed...
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Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:25 am
Fordson Project

Last post by Ianto36 « Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:22 pm
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by FOWLER MAN » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:20 am

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Hi All,
Fowler finished so I've started a new project. :thumbup:
I've had this old Fordson N in the shed over 20 years. and I've decided to...

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Great to see you today Fred,good luck with the manifold.
Hello Ian hows things ?
Martyn
Martyn I'm good thanks hopefully be back down home in 2...
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Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:22 pm
CAV DPA Fuel pump advice

Last post by adg « Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:13 am
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by adg » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:25 pm

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Quick question regarding a mechanically governed CAV DPA pump:

Can the pump fuel feed be shut off using the throttle rather than use the mechanical...

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Thanks Both,

I've been using the original Hydrovane pull-stop up to now (fitted to the rear bulkhead), but was thinking about simplifying the...

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Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:13 am
D7E running a little warm

Last post by david22a « Thu May 08, 2014 9:12 pm
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by david22a » Thu May 01, 2014 9:12 pm

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Not really a project, just a little fine tuning. :roll:
Slowly putting the 7E right one problem at a time, good tractor really but rust and scale in...

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Just an update, finished cleaning the core and bolted everything back on. Hopefully test run the tractor and fit the blade this weekend, but with...

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Thu May 08, 2014 9:12 pm
International and Cat. projects.

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Thu May 01, 2014 1:04 am
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by FOWLER MAN » Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:55 pm

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Hi All,
So much for retirement. :lol:
I've had to shelve my Forson project to sort out some machines for some other collectors.
I'm working on a...

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I know its been a while now but just to say the TD18 project is still alive and well and I'll soon be back on the job.
In the meantime she has a...

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Thu May 01, 2014 1:04 am
KH66

Last post by bigkit « Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:36 pm
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by adg » Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:26 pm

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I've found the this forum really useful so I thought I'd share some of what I just done:
I bought a KH66 with a non-starting engine some time ago for...

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Top job! :thumbup: Hats off........
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Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:36 pm
1974 Aveling-Barford 30 cwt. Motor Roller

Last post by Llanarth « Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:34 pm

by Llanarth » Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:34 pm

Are there engines and gearboxes available for above subject?

Thank you for your time.

Llanarth

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Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:34 pm
Austrailian Project WOW!!!

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:20 pm
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by FOWLER MAN » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:04 pm

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If everyting's big in Oz. this go-kart wont be out of place. :thumbup: :thumbup:
It's a Ford truck chasis and transmission an an 8LW Gardner, found...

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That's not in the Munsters garage is it? :lol:

Knew I'd seen it somewhere before :think: wonder if the bloke who built it has a bolt through his...

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Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:20 pm
Restoration of a Mechanical Moke by Winget

Last post by widget « Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:04 am
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by XSFrank » Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:29 pm

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Hi all,

Following on from my earlier post in the new members section ( viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7714 ) I thought I start my own thread.

My plan...

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Great job Frank, I think you will get lots of interest when you use it at Santa Pod and Avon Park as a pit truck...... :brravo:
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Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:04 am
Bucket Wheel Excavator Model

Last post by Ian Fletcher1970 « Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:19 pm
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by Ian Fletcher1970 » Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:37 pm

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Thought I'd share a pic of the beginning of my latest project - Revell 1/200 scale O and K Bucket Wheel excavator. Will update the post as progress...

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Thanks Jeremy,
I think when it is complete it is around 3 feet long :dizzy:

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Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:19 pm

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