Stormin

If that rear axle swivels, James, won't the chain catch the front axle, when the left hand wheel drops? Maybe the idler sprocket should be further forward? Or is the rear down as far as it will go in the photo?

Entry form arrived today. Filled in and posted. Three Wheel Horses entered.

He's really tied up with 137, Chris. I'll give him a nudge next visit. If I remember. Gareth. Are taking some of your machinery?

Threaten to show it his wife. Got to be worth a few bob.

Just one coat red oxide then top coats Ian?

We tried squirting fuel down the intake, but that was before the timing was corrected. I know one thing, the beast has plenty of compression. Release the decompression lever and it stops you dead. I enjoyed the day Jonathan and was pleased to help, even if a couple of hours turned into five.

But who's going to change the belt speeds for him? It's a bit high.

That's what I'm thinking.

Three!

I'll be there now. Not showing anything. Assisting Jonathan.

Looks really good. I would have a photo or two, but I've left my camera at Jonathans.

That looks the dogs whatsits, Jonathan. I may pop up in the afternoon.

That's what I thought when I built mine.

Check earth connections. Make sure they're clean and tight. If the solenoid doesn't click like Mark says, try giving it a tap with something. It may be sticking.

And from up here in the far north of Cumbria, a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR to one and all.

My comment on not being rare, was meant for the little Fergies in general, Joe. True there are not as many of the gold 'n' grey FE35's, but still a good few. Some seen at shows may not be the genuine article. As to freeing the engine, I agree with Nigel. Diesel down the bores will work better than WD40 for penetrating down. Good luck with it anyway.

I think you'd be surprised at how many are at the shows, Alain. Certainly not rare over here.

Soon be ready for a test run then.

I did suggest getting one. BIG mistake!

Good argument for fitting grease nipples.

Decided it was about time I had some workshop time. So some more done to the sickle bar. Mounted the assembly bracket and rod, to the rear and that shows it was not meant to fit a long frame Wheel Horse. A custom mule drive is to be made. Now the lift threw up more problems. The lift arm is longer of course and fouled against the assembly frame. I did take a photo, but it seems to have gone a.w.o.l. After much fiddling, trying and changing, I've ended up with this. Arm lift chain was moved forward and a fresh hole drilled in the arm to take the chain in photo. With gearbox and cutter bar fitted, which are not light by any means, there is just clearance between arm and frame. Another problem then reared its head. The tractor the sickle bar is meant for, doesn't have foot plates. The C-81 does. The lift lever that raises the cutter bar upright, fouls the foot plate. So another will have to be made. So that's it so far. Next thing is to separate cutter bar and gearbox again. Make things easier to handle.

If there was no way to grease the pin in the first place, Alain, that to me is poor design, penny pinching or not thought of.

I'd put the grease nipple in the axle, Ewan. Like Wheel Horse ones. And groove the pin.

I can't tell from the photos, but are there/going to be, lock nuts on the legs?