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Bobcat 313 rebuild

Last post by Warmsteel « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:00 pm
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by Warmsteel » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:07 pm

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I happened upon this site when looking for a manual for my Bobcat 313 which has been waiting restoration. As work has started on the Bobcat I thought...

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Actually, solder would be much better as the holes seem to be pin holes, this may work better, thank you for the suggestion. Nightmare.... no not...
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Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:00 pm
Fordson Model N

Last post by essexpete « Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:24 am
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by E83Wvince » Mon Oct 31, 2022 4:52 pm

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Hi has anyone got any advice for me regarding a fordson model N engine conversion?
I've got a 1937 fordson model N that has been in the hedge bottom...

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Have an ask on the classic section of The Farming Forum.

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Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:24 am
1987 JCB 3CX Sitemaster 2WD

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:50 am
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by Slooby » Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:34 pm

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Seeing as my thread over in the Backhoe/Loaders section has rapidly (d)evolved from me asking a couple of specific questions into a Project thread, I...

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There is a thread on here with details about the king post rebuild, A friend of mine did the job a couple of years back he reckoned it was not too...
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Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:50 am
Aveling Barford SD06 dumper restoration

Last post by Mattj 345 « Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:29 am
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by Whitlock 505 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:54 pm

Thanks to Craig for sending me scans of a brochure of these rare front whee steer dumpers, here’s some pics of the one I’m saving and restoring...
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Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:29 am
carnage 3ciii

Last post by Matchless?58 « Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:06 pm
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by MrF » Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:30 pm

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Well i finally managed to find a minute to take a look at my old 3c.
I got the go ahead to buy what it needs to work properly so tore into the motor,...

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Great job ! I must admit to feeling rather jealous especially as it's getting a bit dark and chilly here and I'm not looking forward to doing any...
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Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:06 pm
Rebuilding 10RB

Last post by TiborM « Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:02 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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Hello everyone!
I'm from Slovakia, I'm interested in old excavators.
Please have someone drawing a side view of Ruston Bucyrus 10-RB with square...
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Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:02 pm
Projects

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
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 8:34 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 12:18 am
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by internationalgeo » Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:24 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 12:18 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 1:31 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 4:11 pm
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by wiggy » Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:53 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 4:11 pm
JCB Crawler Excavator 208 1983-86 model

Last post by Mrsmackpaul « Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:45 pm
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by Explo » Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:46 am

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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 8:45 pm
Smith Rodley 21 the resurrection.

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:57 pm
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by Anders » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:37 am

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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 1:57 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 1:22 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 1:22 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

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