joegrgraham

Ditto, I’m always happy to read about something different.

Joe.

I’ve got a Fleming flat roller at work, not very old at all, and that has wooden bearing blocks.
Someone already mentioned about the abrasive nature of soil, also, due the infrequent use of implements like rollers and discs, the wood doesnt suffer from rust and seizing like conventional bearing do.

Joe.

Maybe for taking a core or plug sample from something deep, possibly a peat bog?.

Sorry to hear about your ‘visitors’, it is certainly worth getting a trail camera. They do take some very good quality videos/pictures, they work through infra-red, so no flashes, and they can be tucked away very discreetly. Just got to remember to change the batteries regularly.

Joe.

Lovely truck!

Don’t see many of them about now, yours looks to be in good condition.

May I suggest lots and lots of waxoyl in every possible orifice, try to keep a lid on the the 1970’s British vehicle rot!

Good luck,

Joe.

I have seen a machine like this before, I have a hunch that it is a French SIFT tractor, but I stand to be corrected.

Joe.

Just to say a massive Thank You to Jim for putting on this weekend, had a brilliant weekend.
Good company, the chance to use the Trusty without fear of squashing anything, AND, the Trusty ran faultlessly all weekend. Who could ask for more?.
Thanks again Jim.

Joe.

Oil levels checked, a spray over with wd40, can of fuel, ahem, “borrowed” from work, checked the damn thing actually starts. All ready to load up tomorrow night and trundle up the 419 Saturday morning!.
See you Saturday!.

Joe.

Further to Geoffs answer, it certainly wont be a problem weight wise, just be aware that, depending on its condition, there is no guarantee the wheels will want to come off. When I got mine, I had to take it to the forge to shift one of the wheels.
Unbolting the axle will make it small enough to fit.

Joe.

Thanks Guys,
Next time I go out to the shed, I’ll probably start again with some new wire.
As some of my other villiers engines don’t have the kill switch on the backplate, am I right to assume that this isn’t essential, I’m thinking to leave it off for the time being in order to simplify things.

Joe.

Evening all,
Time for an update.
The gearbox internals have all had a trip through the parrafin bath and have been loosely reassembled, looking in really good condition.
Just need to sort out the repair to the clutch release lever and source a new friction plate and the gearbox can go back together.

The hubs have been stripped, freed off, greased…[Read more]

Thanks Wristpin.

New plug ordered.

Joe.

Good evening everyone.

Lovely day today, so I’ve been taking advantage of the sunshine, mowed the lawns, re-done a border, had a Braai etc.

I did sneak into the shed for a bit, managed to get the gearbox split, and it doesn’t actually look too bad.

The clutch is looking pretty manky and we have the broken clutch lever to deal with, but the…[Read more]

Just a quick update,

Replaced the freewheel units, shaft and the bushings and its like I’ve got a new mower.

Thanks everyone for your input and advice.

Joe.

Nice machines, 1950’s styling at it’s best!.

I always think they look somewhere between a lawn mower and a childs tricycle! I think my boss would think I’d finally flipped if I turned up to mow the lawns on one. I’ve got to get me one………..