Silverfoxfintry

I am glad I asked.
No way am I going to lift that by hand.
I will rig up shear legs and a hoist.
Lift it up onto a Platform and slide it into the back of my Jimny.
It needs to go for cleaning before I start investigating further.
I have a pall with a steam engine cleaning machine. It is like magic.

Thanks for all the help.

SILVERFOX.

I have had a look into the gearbox and at first glance it is in good condition.
It has oil and the gears seem to be in good condition.
Tomorrow I plan to lift out the Engine.
Can anyone advise me of the weight? As I am lifting it out by hand.
Once it is out I plan to inspect it and replace parts as required.
I will take some better pictures and…[Read more]

Very interesting.
I have just acquired a MG5.
Once I have overhauled it I plan to use it to extract logs for my Son to mill into boards.
Far to much timber just gets cut up for firewood.
I have enclosed a picture of a large Ash being turned into 2″ boards.
I have also included a picture of a compiled bench made from the same Ash tree.
The contrast…[Read more]

I know the location of another 2 or 3 Ransome MG tractors.
I don’t think they are for sale, but if there is an interest I will try and find out.

SILVERFOX

I have taken some pictures.
I only need to find out how to post them.