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Collected another wheelhorse today, its a 312 8 speed, has loads of spares many new in kohler boxes

some pic's of the linkbox on with a load of log's...

Got the weight frame done today. It would be better with the bottom being a full size 1/4 plate to sit the weights on. But I haven't got any. One day. That piece of alli chequer plate, fastened down, will suffice till then.

Havnt had a chance to look through the boxes, new starter and fuel pump carb rebuild kit and battery so far

and one more...

a wee link of her in action!!

Thanks.. Will be good to get them working under steam again. I'm sure you'll do all the safety checks first with old engines. Often the rubber seals like on the Sight Glass are perished and suspect the Seals/Glands on the Piston, Valve and Regulator Rods may need checking. They were likely packed with Graphited Yarn. Not sure how/if Norm's Dad's Engine had the Steam Oil administered for the Piston and Valve?, as I can't see a lubrication system in the pics. Hope the book helps. Some engines like to have a mix of Coal and Charcoal, or just the latter to produce good heat. Also the Grate gaps size can be the cause, or so I have read!. Done a little more on mine. Made up all the Pipe work and fittings for the Water Pump-

Best keep your eyes open for a big red van. The Showman will be over for those logs, given the chance.

No Chris but just up the road

She soon will. I've got her phone number. Chris might be in intensive care for a while.

Looks like I'm lending you a trailer Chris

Interesting

I think so James

how does it do with the plough.....what size of plough do they use...i scaled my 3 point linkage of a pic on the computer screen...lol...works great..

5 bolens.....1 home bulit from a old landmaster....a wheel horse c81 and the gilson that noel posted pics of...

Nice trac. Friends of mine own an QT16 have factory 3 point linkage kit & they go ploughing with it

yes the Q stands for quiet...the old onan engine just had enough so i put a 16hp vanguard v-twin in it...just needs the electrics sorted out and she'll be right...yes i made the 3 point linkage myself it's linked into the lift ram for the deck..

I'll do some more when its out of the van

Don't say that James Chris will take you up on that !!

Nice I had the exact same model but I had it stolen leave in van and I'll buy it off you at Newby lol

cheers....have to say she's real handy with the 3link on her....

That's one mean looking Bolens you got there. Impressive.

I knew that hospital bed would be handy for you. Bonus you can have a lie down when you get tired.! Roller looks good.

I see a red horse, And I want to paint it black.

According to their flyer, Amberley Museum in West Sussex had their Spring Mechanicals Day today... We went for a look as we had not visited the museum for many years. It is based in the old Chalk Pits at Amberley and has many interesting displays including a Southdown Bus garage, Industrial railway, the actual kilns themselves, a large woodturning and woodcraft area and many more attractions, well worth a visit. Lurking by the bus stop, in direct sight of the café we found Mr Showman and Steve Durrant with their machines, there was also plenty of other machinery to look at. Here's some photos...