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    meadowfield got a reaction from ranger in Stormin   
    sad times - RIP Norm
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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Bits for my next Project   
    Thanks guys,
                          Enjoyed making the shroud and working it out as I went along. Done with that now and the engine sports a N.O.S Lodge C3 Plug-
     

     
    Be a while before nexrt update,  have to plan for the chassis layout etc.
     
     
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    meadowfield reacted to Stormin in Ready for duty.   
    Finished putting the C-125 back together after the exhaust valve replacement. Fired it up and let it warm up then set the carb. Got it running nicely, then I notice oil running down the front of the engine.  Valve tappet cover leaking. So off with the carb then the cover. Made a new gasket and refitted everything. Fired it up and let it run for a while and no more leak. Refitted the bonnet/hood. Now ready for grass cutting duty again. 
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    meadowfield reacted to Stormin in Free Wheel Horses.   
    I received this message today.
     
    from Steve Wilson
    Changing the subject a little, I have 2 C125 wheel horses that I was using in my vineyard until last summer. Someone turned hard right at top speed on one of them and the back axle moved apart a little then jammed. The other  was used regularly and I do not think there is much wrong but I cannot get it to start.  Unfortunately the vineyard is expanding quickly, it is extremely busy and time consuming.  I have owned both both tractors for some years and am very fond of them however I know that I will not have time to look at them this year. If anyone is interested they are available free from the vineyard in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, at the very least I am sure that 1 good tractor could be assembled. I can be reached on 07812 339556, 01386 840079 or email steve@steve-w.co.uk If there is a better address for this  message to be viewed, I would be pleased to know it. Regards Steve   
     
     
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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Bits for my next Project   
    Hi Nigel, Good to hear from you and hope all's well. Quite enjoy doing the beating of copper. Just about ready to stitch the cowl/plates together with rivets now that I've nearly sorted the Plug access hole-
     
     
     
    Meanwhile, I had to come up with a fixing point I'd mentioned to secure the lower part of the cowl.
    Decided on a split housing so that it can be easily assembled/removed. Machined 2 blocks of Duralumin to identical size, then drilled/tapped to bolt them together.
    Excellent machining qualities of this metal made it a rather enjoyable job-
     
     
     
    I was then able to machine the inner diameters to fit the flange it clamps to and clears the crank bearing and shaft by a few thousands of an inch (0.05mm).
     It will also have a greased felt wiper washer inside to prevent dirt/water ingress-
     

     
    This now gives me a platform to fix the cowl and hold it securely-
     

     
    Have lots of swarf to clean off the machines now!.
    Regards
     
     
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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Bits for my next Project   
    Thanks Alan,
                          Trying to make progress while I have a reprieve from the dreaded R/Arthritis in the wrists. Just to give you an idea of this setup, here is a pic of the rough plan/layout of the working bits-
     

     
    So left - right there is the water pump - speed reduction unit, then the engine. A 1954 Villiers Midget Mk2 98cc. Fully overhauled with a rebore +0.030" and new rings etc.
    Being static, the engine will need additional cooling, which will require a cowling and cooling fan. The Mk3 Midget has this built in, but blows the air from the flywheel side.
    I want it the other way, so have to make the shrouds , fan and drive etc.
    Keeping the sort of Victorian 'Jules Verne' style, I'm using copper sheet from an old hot water cylinder for the shrouds, riveting where necessary and maybe some embelishment?
    The first pattern from my drawings marked out/cut from the sheet and began rolling to the diameter of 4.5 inches (114mm approx) -
     

     
    Fortunately, I have a piece of thick steel tube of the same diameter which allowed me to tightly form the intake area and rivet/solder the joint-
     
     
     
    This is now ready for shaping (bossing) to fit the contours of the cylinder etc. A first time challenge for me.
    I obtained an old Lignum Vitae Bossing Hammer in need of some considerable attention, so I refurbished it back to good condition and purchased a large 15" dia H/duty leather cushion-
     
     
     
    Will have several jobs for these tools on this project and the washed Silver Sand is currently being dried, ready for filling the cushion.....meanwhile-
    I had to redesign the engine mounting plates to position the engine inline so I can use direct couplings. I spent the last 3 days marking out, hacksawing and filing the 4 plates after drilling/reaming the holes.
    Also made the reduction unit mounts ready for welding up, along with the engine ones at the same time-
     

     
    With these parts all assembled in place, the shafts will line up and I can make the direct drive couplings with an allowance for any small misalignment, rather than use chains and sprockets etc. 
     
    Regards
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    meadowfield reacted to Likelylad in Wheel Horse Gear Box Oil   
    Good evening stormin. I live in Tonbridge Kent. My horses are all stable up for winter will get photos when let out . I have got one raider ten show.tractor  . One raider fourteen with winch show tractor. One wheel horse 312-8 working machine. One wheel horse c-141 with snow blade and grader blade all fitted.two toros one pulling tractor one with cutting deck both working machines. One 1960 fordson Dexter again a working machine  Regards Richard 
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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Bits for my next Project   
    I finally decided that this project will be a 2 stroke powered Water Pump.
    I rescued this old slurry pump with pickup strainer after laying derelict outside for 30 years-
     

     
    I fully rebuilt this back to new internally and improved the appearance with a bit of cleaning etc. Early 1960s 1" BSP Jabsco model of considerable durability-
     

     
    Still being manufactured and this version/size will set anyone back £250 + without fittings !.
    Low running speed of about 500 rpm will shift 80 ltrs per min and can pump/self prime comfortably from 5 metres head of water.
    All this pump work was done several years ago.
    Not wanting to use belting for drive(s), my options are :- inline flexible coupling,  chain drive, or combination of both.
    Will be mounting this on a wheeled truck of some kind to tie in with the general style theme.
    Just starting on the engine mounts.
    Regards.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Stormin in Transmission Trouble.   
    late to the party, we've welded two of these successfully...  there are all just tacked!  presumably to break the fork instead of something else when you swing on it!
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Anglo Traction in Downsizing in Metalwork   
    the more I see, the more I'm astounded!  such awesome engineering!
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    meadowfield got a reaction from expeatfarmer in Happy Birthday expeatfarmer   
    happy birthday Jonathan!
     
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    meadowfield reacted to the showman in How time flys   
    Can’t believe its  been 18 years ago this  month that I bought my first Wheelhorse, have got some good memories and I’ve still got it.



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    meadowfield reacted to WestwoodW8 in Another Westwood   
    Hi guys 
    Got this a while ago got it running fixed the oil leak. Undecided westher to leave it or fully restore it. I understand it's only a Westwood but it's my second Westwood my other been a w8 and there's something about them I like. 

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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Downsizing in Metalwork   
    Thanks gents. 
                            Hope all are dodging the virus and keeping sane.
     
    Hi Norm, yeah, long wait ,  I've decided not to go down that route. To get a decent 1/12th example, it's about a £100.
    It will be stand alone with all the fittings options, or attached to the Engine, which would make the shafts redundant and were only really an exercise for me initially.
                           
    Not much to show for in over a month what with the cold temps.
    Geared up ready the moment the temp gets above 10c and low humidity to carry on painting this and the Engine.
    Sorted the issue of dulling off the steel rim faces, well it will do-
     
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    As I had already painted the wheels, I used a homemade type of 'Q' tip loaded with 37% Sulphuric acid and continually rotated the wheel to keep the applied acid even.
    Took 5 mins each wheel, then clean off and neutralised. Did not affect the paint and will get a coat of matt lacquer over the whole wheel(s).
    I should really paint the shafts and props the same as the body, but will leave them for now.
     

     
    Spray bar and connections to finish.  Hoses to make next when the materials arrive. 
     
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    meadowfield got a reaction from squonk in So this happened...   
    quick video - it sounds good inside, but theres a lot of squeaks and rattles....
     
    it sounds really good on the outside
     
     
     
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Anglo Traction in Downsizing in Metalwork   
    wow - that is amazing work Richard!
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    meadowfield reacted to Anglo Traction in Downsizing in Metalwork   
    Hello again all,
                              Long time, no post !. I've been busy during this absence, honest !. Lots of preparation for painting the T Engine, only managed to get to the etch primed stage on most parts.
    Temp, weather and humidity has halted progress.
    I have been working on the Water Cart for some time. Glad to have finished the 130 holes for the 1/32" (0.80mm) rivets.
    Broke 2 drill bits and had to get the pieces out by dissolving them over a few weeks.
    Have reproduced the raised 'cast in' lettering on each of the tank ends by individually soldering them in place after fitting and sealing the tank end plates in position.
    The letters are 3mm and 2mm in height and had to make the Ampersand out of bits-
     

     
    Just finished making and trial fitting the wooden board work, tank lid and have revised the pump outlet nozzle .
    The latch bolts are under way, with just the handle to make before fitting.
    So just waiting for a 'weather window' to get the 2 part etch primer on-
     
       
     
    Regards
     
     
     
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    meadowfield reacted to WestwoodW8Gazelle in Another Westwood W8 saved from the scrapyard   
    Looks good, there's a vintage Westwood forum on Facebook if you want to join 
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Triumph66 in Happy Birthday Cub Cadet   
    Ewan doesn't get on here much like me - we are in so many groups and forums is impossible to keep up!  He's currently in the process of building a 1984 range rover - almost from scratch as the titanic probably has less rust!!!!
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Stormin in So this happened...   
    quick video - it sounds good inside, but theres a lot of squeaks and rattles....
     
    it sounds really good on the outside
     
     
     
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    meadowfield got a reaction from pmackellow in Happy Birthday pmackellow   
    happy birthday Paul
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Triumph66 in So this happened...   
    Need to get the kids to film me
     
    could do!
     
    what width do you want Norm?
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Triumph66 in So this happened...   
    After building a few monster tractors - I got bored and went big... 
    6 litre, 6 cylinder, straight pipe and a turbo... 😁



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    meadowfield got a reaction from Stormin in Happy Birthday Stormin   
    late to the show - happy Birthday old boy!
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    meadowfield got a reaction from Stormin in So this happened...   
    Need to get the kids to film me
     
    could do!
     
    what width do you want Norm?
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