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If you want a nice finish like you have on the lever, Jonathan, then you must polish first. I used to work on ejection moulds. They were polished up like chrome, before chroming.

I had a Marina van years ago, Paul. I don't think it would be long enough in the back.

Poor lass. What happened to her, George?

Got round to finishing and fitting the bracket this afternoon. Had to have two attempts. Found on the first one, the cylinder eye was to near the hand brake ratchet. There's so little room for error. Had to move the bracket 1/2 inch back. How the cylinder is now positioned, allows full movement of the rod without fouling anything. Sounds simple, but took me about three hours. I've some pins to make for connecting things together, so R clips can be used instead of nuts and bolt. And a slight mod to the rear fulcrum. Also photo's to take for certain persons. Maybe the light at the end of the tunnel is drawing near.

If you could make it the Monday I could come and play. That's if you'll let me and have somewhere to pitch my tent.

Now that is not strictly true. What I did was fit the ram to where the chain was fitted. After the test I then extended the arm. Today I fitted it and another problem reared it's head. Because the arm is now longer, the fixed end of the cylinder needed to be further forward. The hose that comes out at right angle from the cylinder fouled the clutch pivot. OK, I'll turn the ram 90 degrees and re-route the pipe. Did that and now found the pipe fouled the side of the hood stand. So after much thinking and deliberating, I decided to cut a bit out of the hood stand. Not something I really wanted to do. That has been done and I was in the process of making a bracket for the cylinder when the electric went off. This is definitely one of those jobs that makes you think, "Why did I start this?"

You mean like the Showmans.

Lucky so and so.

Should be with you Monday. Unless he's got blown off course.

I agree with Ranger. Try another coil or condenser. Condenser first. Oh you have.

Pour so diesel into the bore and leave for a while, Ian. That may free the rings if sticking.

Soon get full though.

Never heard of a trench rammer. Sounds interesting.

Thanks Mark. It's certainly a trial, but an enjoyable one. I think!

Be a bit salty in a pie.

Don't think anything can be altered, Koen. Not sure, Chris. Maybe with the use of lift lever as well. We'll see in time. The ram leaks a little. With a new seal it may be smoother.

That's not the pigeon I sent.

Wired things up today. Switch goes straight to the battery for now. It will be wired via the ignition switch eventually and fused. Filling the pump with hydraulic oil took some time. Due to where the pump is, the breather/filler is only accessible with an oil can. Finally test time. Much to my delight the hitch went up and down a treat. So on with the plough. Wouldn't lift it. After a bit of thinking, I decided to reposition the ram to fulcrum. Below is where it was. As you can see, not much leverage. So, finding a bit of flat bar I bolted it to the arm, so it was extended. Ram fitted in after much fiddling. Plough back on and not holding out much hope, I tried again with baited breath. Can't seem to get the short video on here, so I'll put it in the video section. Just remembered. I have to go via U tube. https://youtu.be/YrjilSgSi3o 

Not big enough, Paul.

I'd have the green one. But I'd not be allowed cos I sold the Spitfire.

Just a little bit done today. Motor/pump in place and hoses shortened and fitted. Switch wired up and ready to fit. Hydraulic fluid obtained from the farm. For tomorrow night.

Lets see how/if it works first.

Those Marinas look immaculate.