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This is the only photo I can find of Bill’s Towpath tractor at the moment.
Chris

Hello Martin.
The only David Brown 2D towpath tractor was until a few years ago owned by the late Bill Speake , who was a good friend of mine.
It apparently worked on the Avon and Kennet canal in the 1960s as a general ‘dogsbody’ during remedial works on the canal. I understand that it finished up falling into the canal, after which a veil…[Read more]

Trusty roller working with Kubota in the garden

Hello Tom.
I would not expect to see you with anything other than a Simar!!.

I used to run Sachs Gems on our Nursery, the handbooks tell you to use straight 40 HD in the oil tank, if the oil grade used is too thin too much is delivered to the engine and they smoke badly.
You must also remove the small filler plug near the injector pump and fill…[Read more]

Peter.
You just missed my Hirth engined 700 with plough etc, It went to a guy in Reading who intends to use it. They were not a good engine for reliability, starting being a problem unless they were in tip top condition, compression wise. Mine did quite a lot of work for me, and performed at GDSF and other shows, I think it is on the Brian Bell…[Read more]

That does not look like the same machine to me, so he could have more than one machine.

I think one tends to keep clear of ‘Tree Hogs’ unless you have tin legs !!

I think one tends to kepp clear of ‘Tree Hogs’ unless you have tin legs !!

Hello Peter.
My computer is mucking about, and shrink pic is so slow, I could walk to you with the photo more quickly, I will try again with photo of your 56A.
Chris

A photo from GDSF 2016 for Peter

It would be good to hear it running again Charlie, as I remember hearing it grind to a halt in a little puff of blue smoke at GDSF.

Good luck
Chris

Hello Ben.
I suggest you contact NAMRICK nut and bolt store, Portland Road , Hove. or just google Namrick, they have a good website, or 01273 726708. They have served me well over the years.
Chris

Could this be a hint that Mr Wallingfield is releasing these long hidden articles at pre-war prices, in a bid to gain popularity with the VHGMC membership. OR is it business as usual ?

Are you sure that all the jets are perfectly clear, including the slow running jet?

Hello Keith.
Have you tried info@tyre-finder.co.uk. worth a try.
Chris

My Type 5 is 1928, I think someone else has an earlier one.

Does this call for a celebration Charlie ?