BTD6 Drott

[martyn williams]

I am working Monday and Tuesday but will be around the rest of the week,give us a call and I will put the kettle on
Martyn

[martyn williams]

The Drott is progressing well,sorted out the glow plug switch ,machine starts easy from cold wilh 20 seconds of heat. Lift ram rod to change and some welding on the bucket.Crap weather forcast.So far so good.
Glad you could pop around today Fred
Martyn

[Reg]

Hi Martyn I've just purchased a btd6 crawler
Any idea on where I can pick up spares ?

[martyn williams]

What do you need for it ?
Martyn

[martyn williams]

Drott progressing well,checked final drive and gear box oils, not much needed to top it up.next jobi is to drop down the belly plate for a good clean out and sort out the hydraulic levers as they are a bit stiff.Some of the fuel leak off pipe needs replacing.Will remove fuel tank for a steam out. I have a scarifier to fit to this machine.
Martyn

[martyn williams]

Just an update on the Drott, belly plate removed,all rollers lubricated.Made up a bracket for rear work light.Welding repairs on tool box area.Progressing bucket repairs next week.Photos in a couple of days.
Martyn

[martyn williams]

Renewed all the filters,removed starter motor for servicing and to gain access to the engine block for cleaning. Fuel tank will be removed next for cleaning and to get better access to the cab area.Also new hinges will be fitted to the toolbox lid.The bucket will need a warm up to straighten out the dents.Weather not that good at the moment. Oh for a nice workshop
Martyn

[martyn williams]

Fuel tank removed ,flushed out stripped back to bare metal and given a coat of primer.Weather still poor.Next job is to clean the cab area and fit new guages.Working tonight and over the weekend so its on stop till Monday.Dynamo and starter gone away for servicing.I will be making up a new wire loom for the charging side and lighting.Got a new reg box on hand.
So progressing at a steady rate.
Martyn

[martyn williams]

Removed the floorplates and spent the afternoon digging crap out of the cab.Its the worst one I have seen.Even found old rusty tools embedded in the compacted earth under the floor plate.Its taking shape.Next job its to carry out any repairs needed now the tank is off.
Noticed a lift ram hose looks a bit iffy, the left ram will be replaced anyway due to the lack of chrome on it.
Martyn
Photos soon

[martyn williams]

Lift ram removed,tank removed.toolbox area repaired.started to sort out the cab area.Making up new fuel lines and new wiring loom.
Got a replacement ram that will be resealed before fitting.New hoses will be fitted to the lift rams as they are a sod to renew in situ
Taking shape, but a long way to go.As the bare metal is revealed I give it a coat of phosphate primer.New guages will be fitted.Dynamo and Starter will be serviced.New reg box to fit.Willtake the hard nose of to repair and check hydraulic pump drive couplings.Got a lot of new bits available..When all the repairs are completed she will be given a good rub down on the bits I have missed.Hopefully will give it a good workout before the final paint stage to iron out any leaks or adjustments that may be needed
Martyn