Stormin

If I had the cash spare so would I.

Now why didn't I think of that. I've done that before.

Trans' box now in bits. Found lots of needle rollers in the bottom, cage from main ball bearing and the end of the dipstick. Main bearing, now extracted with assistance from a large tyre lever, hammer and thick cloth. The outer race of the needle roller bearing is proving more obstinate. Think I'll have to take it up to the farm and apply some heat to the case. I also found the drive pulley welded to its shaft. I may grind it off, or maybe just leave it alone.

Progress so far today. Chassis and trans split. A pile of bits. Just hope I can remember where everything goes. I have taken some photo's but probally not enough. Next, clean up the box and split. Typically only one drive shaft bearing needs replacing. But both will be done and anything else needed. Anything to watch out for as I split the box? Any particular way to do it without bits falling everywhere?

Just noticed the forward control camper. Nice!

Oh yes it is Chris. The old seal is on the bench. I put the hub and wheel back on.

Thanks lads.

Must send for mine.

I think it could evolve into a bit of custom. Nothing too exotic or along your lines. Time will tell. Look how long it took me to get the C-81 back together.

As one or two know I acquired a C-120 off Chris (The Showman) at Newby Hall. One of the things it required was a new nearside driveshaft seal. On removing the wheel and hub, I could detect some play in the bearing. After some thought I decided to replace the bearings as well. Left alone new seals would only wear quicker. The transmission was left to drain. Actually left for a couple of weeks. Today I thought I'd remove the trans, but I got a little carried away. Spot the missing bit. That's it so far. A rolling chassis and a pile of bits. The tin ware is in surprisingly good condition. Thankfully! Apart from the missing corner bit, no holes or gaps where there shouldn't be any.

'Tis indeed a well thought out machine.

Purple! Are you going to call it Blue Bottle? It'll sound like one. A big, angry one.

That's an impressive mower. Well done. Now to have a sken at the bike.

"The Cherokees are after me"

Well he has been to Yorkshire. Maybe picked up one of the local past times.

I've tried without much success. Some interesting old caravans though.

Must admit I use an arc welder. Haven't got a mig but have used them in days of yore.

Where in Scotland is near me? Oh yes, Annan. 7 miles away in a straight line.

Indeed it is.