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Forgot about this
Triumph66 and 3 others reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
While i was up Johns on tuesday i found this in the undergrowth, i knew it was there but didn't bother before but after a bit of thought I decided to throw it in the van. its a nice little turn table with solid wheels probably off a 4 wheel cart. I've given it a good soaking with wd40 now the wheels go round and the table spins quite freely. Thought i would make a recovery dolly out of it when I've got some free time -
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Implement shed.
HeadExam and 2 others reacted to Stormin for a post in a topic
For sometime I've been thinking of building an implement shed. Today I decided to make a start. I had some decking boards and 2 x 3 I salvaged when we sold the caravan. Few measurements taken and I decided I'd enough to make the frame work. In between another job I was doing, I got the side frames done. 8ft x 5ft with a 3" fall. -
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The Roller from Cromer
Stormin and 2 others reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
This is what I'm going to be pulling it with, so if you can pull it on the flat I'm not going to have a problem -
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MARINA LOCK SWAP.
pmackellow and 2 others reacted to Alan for a post in a topic
Another of the Showman's little jobs today, along with his Bolens wind up, was to change the steering lock / ignition assembly on one of John's Marina's. I was amazed at how quick he did it especially as the shear bolts used on assembly leave nothing to get a spanner onto and are in a recess in the casting. When asked how he managed it so quickly, his face turned as red as his new Wheelhorse tea shirt and muttering under his breath, said that it was best if I didn't know. After bribing him with more tea he said he had to get home somehow after spending all his money on late night sessions with booze and blondes in his teenage days, and that other drinkers were left wondering where their cars had gone. His effort today resulted in this Marina having a working ignition system and with a bit more work will spring to life again. -
3 pointsIt brings back great memories of my old Ital estate years ago that I paid something like £75 for as it had a small hole in the sill.. Only 55k on the clock as well.. After welding up the hole in the sill for some reason I decided to paint the floor with hammerite while the seats and carpet were out.. Roll on 8 hours later when the Ital was needed to get some food and booze... So the seats were quickly bolted back in and off we drove putting the heater on as it was a cold evening... By the time we had reached the supermarket (this was years ago and I can't remember which one), the fresh paint fumes helped my some hot air had gone to our heads somewhat.. It was rather strange to feel like you are floating while shopping.. Picture hands on the shopping trolley but feet no touching the ground sort of thing!!
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Forgot about this
Triumph66 and one other reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
I still like the idea of a dolly, its easier to take to shows and I can tow broken down Bole tractors around. if I make a log trailer i'll have to cart logs to a show to demo it -
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Honda MadTrax V Twin Quad.. Nearly Finished.. Woo Hoo
diggerjames and one other reacted to Ian for a post in a topic
Another exhausting update, but only a small one.. Working out how to get the down pipes into the big pipe without having any pipes in front of the radiator and making sure the down pipes are the same length has been fun! It's still work in progress but it's heading in the right direction The down pipes almost look like part of the chassis/frame from the front, but it may just be a slightly blurred photo that's creating the illusion -
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Shay line up
Dogman reacted to phil murrell for a post in a topic
Here is my line up of Shay Rotogardener's think that i have all the models covered now. Models include two 80's a number of 120's and the last one is a 125 four stroke -
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Another Bolens hiding in the brambles
slf-uk reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
Another Bolens hiding in the brambles at Johns, surely not -
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Implement shed.
the showman reacted to Stormin for a post in a topic
That should read 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high. -
1 pointThat reminds me. I'd best bring my dolly.
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Turbair Turbo Tot, new addition
Wallfish reacted to pmackellow for a post in a topic
Its arrived, finishes the unit off nicely !! -
1 pointGlad you have found one We want pics of your beast when you have finished it please!
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1 pointVery cool, but who is the young lad driving it
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1 pointYou had me going with this one, especially as I am convinced another Bolens (or part of one) is about somewhere. I was on the edge of my seat and getting excited, not good at my age Last time I was this excited was when I realised Kylie had a sister Iain
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1 pointHi folks, I have located a starter motor locally . Thanks to those that contacted me on this site or on Gumtree with assistance. Cheers.
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1905 Allan Oil Engine after re-bore and new Piston.
Triumph66 reacted to adgecutler for a post in a topic
I've recently had my Allan engine running again after nearly two years in pieces. If you don't wish to watch the preparations the start up is at 7 minutes. -
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Another Bolens hiding in the brambles
Alan reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
Ah, ha. The rest of it is laying upside down under the leen to -
1 pointLooks in amazingly good nick Alan. Be great to see it goes to an appreciative owner.
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Another Bolens hiding in the brambles
slf-uk reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
Oh no, its just an engine cover,. What a bummer -
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Another Bolens hiding in the brambles
slf-uk reacted to the showman for a post in a topic
Here's another photo to look at while i get the saw and shears -
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Can anyone identify this thread.
meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction for a post in a topic
Don't know how old your engine is Gareth, but it look's like the low 250-650cc original early Jap engines onwards used the same size Exhaust Flange Nut?. I don't know if Villiers made any chnges ?. Could the TPI be 20?. and the outer dia across the threads be 2" or 50.8mm (actual). If so, then the Thread form could be BSF (0.0500" pitch and thread height of 0.032". This will give a Core dia (or Tapping diameter) of 1.937" (49.2mm). There appears to be a worldwide search by many for used versions, as the price of a new (manufactured) one is silly money. See this link where the numbers seem to merge ok if 20 tpi- http://de.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=4&pid=24&id=26427&limit=0 They can be made!.