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i have quickly out grown the shed,, so today we moved all of the ride ons to another shed..i wasnt aloud to use the front end loader as gracey wanted to tow everything....

As some of you know, we are rebuilding ewans cub and engine. Whilst undoing one of the head bolts it sheared off. We tried welding a nut, but it sheared below. So I ground the top and tried to drill it.... The welding has hardened the bolt so it couldn't be drilled we bought a carbide drill and set to. It all went well until the drill snapped in the block.... Double doh! Fortunately we managed to get the end to drop into the exhaust port. So ran another drill through and then started to clean out the threads. Until snap! The tap snapped when it hit the curve of the exhaust port. Not happy, desperation saw me drill the tap with a carbide pcb drill, three 1mm drills later I managed to break the tap up in the hole and into the exhaust port. I was going to give up last week, but it shows that a bit of perseverance pays off!

This old roller had been parked in our garden for a few years, we used it with a mates Allis Simplicity ride on mower to level the ground for the aviary bird pens when we moved in to the house in 2004. Since then it has sat in the garden a bit unloved so with the increased interest in working/playing events and the need to have something to put behind the Cub Cadets I asked Mr Showman nicely if he could modify it for me, add a tow bar and remove the unwanted parts of the frame. Today we popped down to see Chris with the roller and he kindly fired up the saw and the welder and did the modifications. It was then transported back home and painted, as a tribute and a thank you to Mr Showman there was only one colour it could be...

Here's one I made earlier. Pull by hand or by removing handle, tractor. Filled with concrete and an old storage heater insert for a bit extra weight.

Forgot I had never updated this post, so here's some photos...

We had a good day for the rally. The rain, forecast for the day didn't appear, though rather windy and coolish. The Mountfield I took didn't make the action. Sold while still strapped on the trailer. Good to see two of our Scottish members travel down from Fife with a Wheel horse.

I acquired this last year, after finishing off the Landmaster ride on tractor I thought this could do with a coat of looking at. It's all there and works fine, so it just needed a clean up and a coat or two of paint on it... Decals supplied by Titch...

Bought this at one of the Collective Machinery sales at Ardingly in March this year. Its the pedestrian operated version of the spreader we have had for a while that goes behind a garden tractor. Its got a bit of tin worm in it that the previous keeper had already tried to do something with, so as its a display piece I cleaned it up as best as I could and painted it, luckily the decals were intact so they were carefully masked up. The only decal not to survive was the OFF/ON decal on the handlebar this was supplied by Titch, a couple of square plastic end caps and a pair of handlebar grips from ebay finished off the spreader. With this unit I now have towable and pedestrian Cyclone spreaders in two sizes, so a display of them all will happen somewhen no doubt...

Went for scrap Paul. Chris said it was too heavy for Pam to push. Still a few smaller one's around if you want to make a gang roller. Did you know that your conversion was done with metal from John's, a welder from John's and the powered hacksaw from John's, which I would have had for myself if I hadn't been daft enough to tell Chris which pile of junk it was under. Bits were flying in all directions until he found it.

Not exactly a concours job Nigel but it saved it from the scrapman probably and tidied it up a bit

Another top project

Yesterday I collected a front blade/snow plough and a lawn sweeper from a fellow forum member. This morning as it was very wet here I took the opportunity to have a go at fitting the blade, all went well other than a bit of head scratching when I realised the adjusting arm wouldn't fit as it was fouling on the brake pedal. After a short while I realised if I took off the rod guide eyelet and release lever and turned the entire arm so that the dog leg is facing inward (the opposite to how it was) it would fit perfectly, it does. One pin was missing for the lift but luckily I found one of the correct diameter in my box of bits, it just had to be cut to length and drilled for the R pin. Off I went and pushed up the rather large compost heap and was very pleased with the performance. I also assembled the lawn sweep and had a quick play, it works fine but the height adjustment kept jumping out, once again the box of bits was out, and stronger spring fitted and all is well. I also received on Friday my freshly fabricated Clevis hitch which my Uncle started to copy from his original about five years ago! He's made a nice job of it and after a few adjustments to my Mouldbord Plough I was running in some half respectable furrows, I'm even considering entering my local clubs Ploughing match later this year.

Last one for today... Allen Walkover sprayer literally rescued from the local tip, I think its early 90's so not that old but still worth saving... Cleaned up and painted, main decal on the tank is another one from Titch at Machinery Decals.

I recently purchased a quantity of new spares and as part of the arrangement had to take the tractor. This is a very good MG6 serial number 12304 circa 1957 which does not appear to have seen much work. Fitted with a Ransomes 600cc petrol engine and standard 3 speed gearbox with the optional PTO and Hydraulic rear lift. The lift cylinder is the large version and all works well. The Amal 356/1 carburettor has been serviced and the magneto overhauled. Compression was low so valves have been lapped in and bore is on standard size. Engine starts and runs very sweet. Tracks are exceptional as are the drive wheels and weight carrying rollers. Ideal as a working machine or for ploughing matches. Looking for £1500

Putting these on for an acquaintance. He's selling due to ill health. Two Wheel Horse C105's. 10hp. K241AS engines. Spec 46805 and 46812. Asking price £600 o.n.o. These were restored by that notorious Smith family. Frank (Norlett), Mark (Meadowfield) and Ian. Contact Eddie Fawkes. Carlisle. Mobile. 07891669754.

Got my stunt drive hard at work leveling out spoil over some virgin ground which were old ruts . Very hard clay ground but the machine coped well. The reduction hubs make such a difference . Thanks John

Yes I realise that Alan, thanks to you and John as well as Chris for making it happen !!

You should have had the big roller from John's Chris. Would have made Norm's and Paul's look like baby's.

since these photos were taken its been carefully cleaned up and well lubricated with chain lube Norm

Is that another little welding job Paul

Thanks Alan, I'm pleased how its turned out, a good few evenings in the shed to get it to a finished stage !!

Ah right, I'll sort that out when I've got a minute

If I want a bigger roller at any time there's this one (Barford and Perkins) sitting in the garden...

Carol can't drive the tractors.

Which end do you mean? one end is 1/2" JIC, the other looks like ISO A. If they are ISO they are easy to get hold of, but usually to BSP. If you need JIC then it's easier to get pipes made to adapt than it is to get JIC to BSP....

Would anyone know the size of the male hydraulic fitting that goes into these ?

Some years back, I acquired a non running Mountfield B&S 11hp Ride on. Deck was mainly rust and well beyond recovery, but it would be ok for the grandkids to ride round the green on. I got it running, Fitted an old car battery under the seat. Threw some paint at it and the result is below. That's number 3 grandson. Now pushing 14 and nearly as tall as me. Back to the Mountfield. It has been covered up in a corner outside for about two years. At the forthcoming HVC rally we have an auction, so I thought it time to get rid of it. Into the workshop and up on the lift. Not expecting it to start or the battery even turn the engine, I turned the key. The engine flew round. Not bad for a battery that must be ten years old at least. So in with some go go juice and try again. Nothing and no spark. Plus the throttle/choke cable had broken. OK! It can go as is. So I left it on the ramp to do other things. Just before I knocked off at 4-30, I gave the key a turn in passing. The thing BURST INTO LIFE. Really made me jump as it blew the well rotten silencer end off as it started. Got me thinking should I keep it. But common sense says no. So off to auction it will go next weekend.

Get in touch with Rick aka Blackjakexxxxvvx on GTT. He's a top bloke and may be able to help you out. You could mention my name Andrew from the UK. Enjoy Florida!

Im heading for Florida on Tuesday so hope to get some while im there, if i can get a size.

What a transformation, looks good Paul, well done mate

Job done ! , looks good Paul. ive just thought of a use for my 47kg gas bottle that I couldn't sell on the bay for 99p

Working on the International Cadet 76 at the moment with a brief detour into towed rollers !!

Came across this today. First couple of photos. Guess away.

Nice job Paul. What's your next project?

Update, found a tow hitch in the shed so the whole project owes me... nowt !!

I bought a raider 10 by the serial plate last year when I got it home and had a clearerr look I noticed it was originally green from new, the lad who I bought it off had in his words given it a quick coat of red . The metal work is in excellent condition no rust at all , so I have tested stripping the red off with chemicals to reveal the green underneath making it back to a Norlett tractor . Such a pity he dawbed it in home base red .It's my next project after a simplicity 728 .

Very nice Paul , just the job

will post mine tues Kev

You going to fit one of your trade mark 50mm tow hitches Paul

I wish you luck if you finding any males to fit these There was some talk on another forum I go on & the answer was rare as unless you have the attachments with them fitted I also would like to find some as would be handy to make some hydraulic attachments May be take the females to hydraulic company & see what they have to say

Looks good with a coat of paint mate, you'll have to tow it with a wheelhorse now

Great work is that wheel horse red by any chances!

This is slightly better.

Wee pic of the engine.

Evening all a few more photos and video of the tractor

So say some, others tell the truth! Yep, got some worthwhile machines there mate, glad one of em is for me!!

loads of money

Evening guy's, here's the last and final update on the Project Horse Gut story.. As most of you will know Nigel and I got an offer we just couldn't refuse.... So she went off to a new home.. Loaded in the trailer... The poo trailer was taken on a second trip before you all wonder how it was fitted in I can't sing, so I won't finish on a song... So let's finish with a video instead... Bye bye Horse Gut, it's been fun and a good laugh..

Did some more to the Landmaster today (no Norm, still not done the chassis yet )