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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes crawler ploughs in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 3 months ago
My memory tells me that a 32B plough was a two furrow the second being removable.
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic ransomes mg club??? in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Neil is spot on, I registered a club name so that we have an indoor and outdoor display area at Newbury, most of us have known each other long enough that we can call ourselves a club without the full formalities. We can discuss at the show . Hope we get loads of machines.
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic How long have you owned your machine? in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Having owned an MG6 for about ten years some 35 years ago, I started my collection of machines when I retired 9 years ago. I have a number of machines that were purchased new by the previous owner in some cases I have the original receipt .
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes 80 @ Newbury October. in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Have a ratch through your bins Neil and bring along some oddball parts they are always interesting.
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expeatfarmer started the topic Ransomes 80 @ Newbury October. in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 3 months ago
Following on from the success of the display at Malvern, a group of us thought it would be nice to finish the 80th anniversary year of the MG tractor with a display at the Newbury Show. I have entered a group stand as the Ransomes owners club which will provide us with an indoor display area and an outdoor area from which arena mobile displays can…[Read more]
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Help please, trying to identify an early MG2 in the forum Help and information 9 years, 3 months ago
Hi Dave
I agree with Neil your MG2 is certainly fitted with running gear appropriate to the age of the diff 1947. If this is the case the serial number will be between 2319 and 2675. -
expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes mg equipment in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 4 months ago
Quite an extensive range of equipment was available built either by Ransomes or others to suit the MG tractors.
Front mounted 4ft bulldozer. Trailed ploughs, tyned cultivators, ridgers , potato harvesters,sprayers, front mounted steerage hoe, trailed grass cutters, winches, front loader, rear loader/scoop.disc harrows , chain harrows,…[Read more] -
expeatfarmer replied to the topic Help in the forum Help and information 9 years, 4 months ago
I would try slackening the tension right off on the left hand track and see if that makes any difference. If the tracks have been rebuilt with new rubbers etc it may be that you have what was the right hand track on the left hand side which may be running tight on worn drive wheels. If you take it for a long drive around a field it may settle in…[Read more]
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes cawler MG5 in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 4 months ago
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Rated as 2 horses in that they can carry out the work of two horses in a day. The official engine hp is rated as 6. I think Neil Jarrett will have dipsticks for sale. -
expeatfarmer replied to the topic Youngest Ransomes Crawler in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Neil I wonder who own’s it ? and if they would bring it to Newbury in October ?
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expeatfarmer started the topic Youngest Ransomes Crawler in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 5 months ago
Thinking ahead to the Newbury Tractor Show and the end of the 80th anniversary year I am trying to locate the last Ransomes crawler built in 1965/ 66 , I have serial number 15343, does anyone know of a tractor with a higher number ? I thought it would be good to display the oldest known along with the youngest .
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expeatfarmer started the topic The Last MG Tractor in the forum Help and information 9 years, 5 months ago
Does anyone know the serial number of the last MG Tractor built by Ransomes ?
What is the latest number recorded in the MG register?
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Free to Good Home Cromer Area in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 5 months ago
Yes it is, there may also be some other bits to clear Atco ride on etc lying in a garden near Cromer the chap that owns them was a collector and has not been well. He needs to sell the cottage and would like the roller removed. Give me a call on 016974 78292.
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expeatfarmer started the topic Free to Good Home Cromer Area in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 5 months ago
I am helping an elderly friend clear out some old machinery. He has a single ribbed roller that was towed behind a Ransomes MG40. The roller has stood for a while but is in good order, it is free to anyone that can collect it from near Cromer. Please contact me by pm if you are interested. Thanks.
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expeatfarmer started the topic Newby Hall Vintage Show 11th 12th June in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 6 months ago
Are any other Ransomes owners planning to show at Newby Hall in June If so I was thinking about bringing some 80th Anniversary material.
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes MG2 #551 in the forum Projects 9 years, 7 months ago
Joe the hub seal can be recovered by using a skim of plastic metal to fill the most severe wear, when you refit a new seal do not drive it fully home so that the lip of the seal is running on an unworn surface.
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes tracks. in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 7 months ago
Joe.
The sprocket wheel is just a very neat fit on the hub. I use plenty of release oil/diesel/paraffin to soak in and then using a soft hammer thump the outer rim and then again at 180 degrees to rock the wheel on the hub. Some heat may also help. The rollers can be freed by tapping with a hammer ( as per manual ) Use a release fluid but not oil…[Read more] -
expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes tracks. in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 7 months ago
Joe I would say that is an original box, the plaques have been moved from the rear of the tub.
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Ransomes tracks. in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi Joe following on from Neil I would advise that you replace all track rubbers plates and bolts. Each pair of bolts and rubbers should be tightened to give a specific spacing between the faces of the adjoining pads, this affects the engagement of the drive sprockets in the track. If you mix old and new, when you tension the tracks the pitch will…[Read more]
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expeatfarmer replied to the topic Look what followed me home. in the forum Ride-on machines 9 years, 7 months ago
As there is effectively no mixture control on the MG2 carb I have found that the only way to get a slow enough tick over to avoid gear crunch is to play around with ignition timing by both adjusting points gap and magneto. The valve clearance also effects slow running so again have a play with the clearances. I also find that unless you run any MG…[Read more]
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