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First one some kind of aid for when fitting tyres?

He was probably thinking of tea.

Well done Chris. I know you've cleaned up and filled the centre, but I'd also tape it to protect the tube. But you'll have already thought of that no doubt.

All the Best, Scott.

82 Richard. A new switch has been fitted and connections checked. Several times. Same result. Switch on and starter motor engages. When engine stops turning, without starting and Bendix returns, starter motor continues to run until switch turned off. Took a solenoid off my C-125 and tried that with the same result. I'm suspecting a wiring fault. There are no safety switches fitted and the wires have been joined together. Live to negative. I'm thinking of running two new wires too the solenoid. Bypassing those in the harness. Also may swap the starter motor and the ammeter. Though I can't see either of those being the problem. I'm beginning to wish I'd never seen the darn thing. I've just realised something on reading back. When the key was originally in the on position, the ammeter showed a discharge but did not energise the starter. Oh boy! The plot thickens. I'll go back over everything I've done.

I've made enquiries on RS about the switch wiring.

If it's badly corroded all over, scrap it.

Going to try that tomorrow if I'm in the mood.

You could weld a patch on the inside and use filler on the outside?

I noticed the other day something I had not noticed before. When starting the engine, I go right from on, to the start position. I have now discovered that the starter is turning the engine as soon as the key is turned on and before the start position. If the engine doesn't start and the key released to go back to the on position, the starter motor is still running. Though not engaging the ring gear. Can't be heard with the engine running of course. Switch problem? Got a new switch today and fitted it this afternoon. Same thing happening. I'm thinking two things. (1) The wiring has been messed about a bit at sometime. There is no plug on the harness to the switch. Female connectors on the wires. 4 wires. Red. Orange. Green. Black. I need to know which wire connects to which terminal. Just in case they have been connected wrongly. The wiring diagram doesn't show that, as it is supposed to have a plug connector. (2) Is the starter solenoid faulty. Maybe sticking in start mode. Can it be tested? I hope all that makes sense. Any help gladly accepted before I go doolally and set fire to the thing

All being well, Dave. Entry forms arrived yesterday.

Tractor Fest 2020. Newby Hall. Ripon. Yorkshire. 6th & 7th June. Horticulture entries :- TractrorFest 2020. Rose Cottage, Meltonby, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire. YO42 1PN. Sorry! I don't have a name or phone number. Anyone know?

"Boing!", said Zebadee. Looking good. Nice job on drilling the square holes.

Try up loading them in reverse.

Either Restoration Decals or Titch can sort that for you. Contact info in Vendors.

Nice one to add to the collection.

Looking good, Chris. Are you going to trial fit everything, then disassemble and finish paint?

Dunc brought over the replacement fender this afternoon. So we quickly fitted it. Looks a lot better and it's a steel one. Thanks to the Showman for the heads up.

Well a little progress. It seems to be charging ok. Some starting and stopping over the last couple of days, to see if the battery goes flat. Been ok so far. May be a switch fault as suggested to me. Plastic fender etc removed and the trans drained of milk. Gave the whole tractor a pressure wash this morning and got all the grease and grime off. Looks better already. I found when checking tyre pressures that the rear wheels are water ballasted. It will be getting ag tyres at some stage, as his woodland is quite hilly mainly.Trans has yet to be flushed with diesel, when I have something to sit on. Also engine oil to change. Everything else is well greased. My mate is getting another fender. Steel one. When he gets over, I'll see how far he wants me to go and give him a list of what's required. Not much really, but another seat and steering wheel are at the top. Maybe a switch also. One good thing is the tin ware is in good condition. No holes I can see or bad pitting. Just surface rust that sands off. But painting will be up to him. Depends on how soon he wants to put it to work. Nothing to stop it being used as it now is.

About 14 I think. I'll check in the morning.

Borrowed a multi meter today. I'll get one of my own next time I go into town. Stator charging OK and regulator/rectifier also. So battery must be getting a charge I assume. But another little puzzle. When you turn the key the ammeter shows a discharge as it should. But when the engine is running, doesn't show a charge. I tried another ammeter, removed from a car many years ago, with the same result. Any ideas or suggestions?

Dave Foster. Aka Jarrovian. Looks like he's been giving the pies some stick.

Be nice and cosy in there, Ian. Don't forget a socket for the kettle.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. Hope you all have a good one.