What did you do today?

[SiC]

Motorbike Banger racing.
https://fb.watch/ofDdxlG2lj/

USA of course

[mercrocker]

Hmm....doesn't really work does it? Bit like a cross between WWF and Laurel and Hardy.

[PhilA]

Noted that cold this morning my water pump bearing is starting to go out.

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This afternoon took apart a small engine. Piston is rogered as is the bore. Honed the bore a bit and cleaned up the ring land and piston skirt. Thing runs again now which is good didn't want to spend on buying a new one right now.

Phil

[DodgeRover]

The third tractor is a Nuffield, just remembered. He loaded the engine into the trailer using the Fergy's front loader. It sounded pretty good!

don't expect the Ferguson is a grey/ gold one, or has an aftermarket high/ low box fitted?

[DodgeRover]

Picked up a ‘new’ engine for my A35 from the chap I got the A30 from. Also bought a big box of nos wheel cylinders and kits and there’s some very useful BMC/Rootes stuff in there I can use. Got a load of brake shoes thrown in too.
He’s got three old tractors and a car transporter trailer he wants to sell as well. I’m waiting for a price on the trailer and my dad wants one of the tractors. They’re all rough 50s/60s examples without cabs, stored outside but all do run and drive apparently. One is a Fergy with a useful front loader attachment. There’s an International Harvester and I can’t remember what the third one is. Interesting though.

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Expect messages from Drum, Cros and probably others regarding the tractors.
It's at least couple of days since Drum bought something.

Just been keeping quiet about them!

Nothing big or exciting though. Half a dozen broken petrol strimmers and a J.A.P. engine all for £8, and a nice old chainsaw. Japanese Echo. I have a newer Echo on the fleet of chainsaws and really like it. Big old Honda lawnmower too. Some other old tat as well.

I have a old Homelite saw with a long bar on it, all cast aluminium, obviously pre dates chain breaks and vibration control so you need to be a bit careful with it.

[Drum]

Yep, there's no brake on this old echo either.

[angrydicky]

The third tractor is a Nuffield, just remembered. He loaded the engine into the trailer using the Fergy's front loader. It sounded pretty good!

don't expect the Ferguson is a grey/ gold one, or has an aftermarket high/ low box fitted?

No. Rust-coloured. They’ve all been sitting outside for years in a field. If I get a chance I’ll take some pictures and post them.
Not sure about the trailer, if it’s cheap enough I’ll have it regardless but it’s very old and very heavy duty, bet it weighs a lot more than a modern one so not great for the Freeloader to tow once there’s a car on the back.

[SiC]

DVLA fuck up? Nah can't be surely!?!
https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish ... der/293088

Not fit for purpose.

[SiC]

New motor museum opening not far from me (nearer Panhard65). Basically seems like some rich guy (not Richard Hammond) who decided to put his collection on show. Doesn't look like a big one but good to see stuff like this happening and worth supporting imo.
https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk ... or-museum/

I'll probably pay them a visit in due course.

[NigelBickle]

Yup. DVLA tossers. Been sitting here a week- thanks for reminding me!

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