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While i was sorting out the first GMT I thought it would be silly not to have the other one. Its new and never been used but hasn't got the collector kit and deck with it, it was stored in a shed with a leaky roof and had the transmission pump removed to keep the other one going, After a few weeks of fiddling with the pump ive managed to repair it and fit it back in the tractor and its now up and running. Concidering its been stored since 1986 it's not to bad.

Asked if I could do something to save this Fuel Tap from an early 60s machine for a friend. I first tried to obtain the part as a spare from the manufacturers (Karcoma). They still produce them for various motorcycles etc . No parts available even though the design is pretty well unchanged. The original little screw on Filter Cup is plastic with a coin slot and hex end to undo it. A mistake in design really, as they are likely to be over tightened, I suppose as there are no spare parts, they can sell more for replacement (up to £35.00 each) - The cup is the 3rd fuel filtration process which will also separate and retain any water (small quantity) and has a small cylindrical filter which fits onto small spigots both in the cup and the Tap body, so I had to measure carefully to ensure it is not crushed when the Cup is screwed on, but that the seal doesn't leak. I settled for Brass to make it, which allowed me to do all the work and produce and insert the small internal spigot, then Hard solder it in the exact position. I also had to I.D. the thread form (metric 18 x 1mm) and cut it on the old Myford (imperial). After reading up on it, I had to do this by manual turning, as you can't disengage the 'Leadscrew' drive, or it will be misaligned!. All went well- Fortunately, there were only 4 full threads and it was the first time for me producing them. To finish it off, I produced a new sealing washer from reinforced Viton rubber of the correct thickness. To reduce the over tightening factor, I added a 'reeded' finger grip area on it, rather than a screwdriver slot etc. All finished ready for years of use-

Clean and polish and ready to show. Bet you wish that was your workshop.

I think these alloy rims are from a small Rotavator. If so, anyone know which one. The tire size would be 8" x 1.25 approx. 1" center hole, 5/16" bolt holes at 1.1/8" C/L. One had a hub 2.5" diameter with a 3/4" bore. Looks like this is in two parts with the center screwed in. Not tried unscrewing it to find out yet. Found at John's during the clear out. Now I need to have a clear out too.

As Norm said.

Really nice job there, Richard. I reckon your friend owes you a few beers.

I have Allen roped rt16 8 speed in garage one day will get around to getting it done

Thanks Paul, it's deteriorated being in a damp barn but I think it will clean up and made to look better

That looks tidy mate

A few pics from Ingliston March 24/25 2018 Expeat Farmer never let on it was his birthday. No feeding the VHGMC Scottish rep.

Hi All some pictures from Tractor world Show please dont feed Norman

Well done Dave. They should make the Showman happy. Maybe?