Stormin

Looks like someone's done it up at some time and it hasn't done much since.

Good vid' lads. Thanks!

Today got the tower fitted, PTO lever, fuel tank and several other bits fitted. Also some more of the smaller parts painted. Now below is a little idea I had. If left unused for a few days, starting up could take a while. So boat primer bulb fitted. Access through a hole in the fender under the seat. And yes. I need a new gaiter for the gear lever.

Rears will stay silver. Not decided on the fronts.

Got the tower painted and on today. The external panels will be done again, as it turned damp and humid. But I try assembled to see how it was looking. The paint work looks a bit odd, but that's down to the light in the workshop and camera flash. Honest! Back up on the bench. Saves the old back. Assembled the lift lever, clutch and parking brake mechanism. More parts to clean up and paint now.

I did the same mod on my C-121 (The Black Horse). That's what the spindles came off. I modded another pair for that to lift the front, after fitting the narrow wheels and tyres.

Best to phone Paul then you can explain fully what you require.

Front tyres were getting past their sell by date and also the wheel bearings. So into Carlisle this morning and bought replacements. Modified spindles done a while ago. Trailer hub. Trailer wheel and tyre. Looking good. Back on all fours. Approximately £50 more than replacement turf tyres and new wheel bearings.

Managed a couple of hours this afternoon. Rear wheels on. Tower lower half stripped. The lift lever shaft and centre refused to part. Not a problem though. And some small parts primed.

I did think of adding a drop of thinners, Alain. I'm putting the paint tin in hot water to warm the paint. It makes it less thick shall we say, and flows better. It's drying without any noticeable brush marks, so I'm happy with the result.

That ground looks quite hard, Alain. How deep are you wanting to plough?

A bit more progress over the last couple of days. That will be it for the time being. Give the paint time to really dry and then get some wheels on. Then I can get it off the lift and make a start on the rest.

I'll bare it in mind for future use, Nigel. When I run out of what's on the shelf.

Primer is sprayed. Aerosol cans. Top coat brush painted. The primer dries pretty quick. It's the top coat that's taking the time. Dry now.

So have I. But gas is not a dry heat. Can cause steel to sweat.

Paint's taking a long time to dry due to the cold and damp air. But progress is being made. Chassis and trans' back together though still a bit tacky in places. Special dispensation from SWMBO to bring smaller parts into the kitchen to dry.

It beggars belief. Whoever come up with these things needs a life and a proper job. Hopefully the lecturers will ignore it.

Top coat applied this morning by brush. Tor Agricultural Enamel. International Red.

That's interesting about the Kohler Blue. My C-125 engine is blue. Wasn't sure if was original. Now I know. I may keep it that colour. Thanks. P.S. Just found out it could be a replacement. Came from the factory that colour. Anyone clarify?

Got chassis and trans degreased and primed today. Not the ideal weather for painting, as though dry it's a tad cold for spraying outside. with a east breeze. Looks like I've missed a bit. Best go and do it before any comments from a certain quarter.

That does look a tad rotten.

Found a complete set of seals this morning, so they were fitted. A bit dubious of the input shaft one, but when the trans' is mated with the chassis, I'll fill the trans' with hydraulic oil. Turning over for a while will show if the seals are sealing. Apart for a bit scraping and wire brushing of chassis and some bits, that's all up to press. Oh! And no photo's.

That's because I didn't take any.

Trans' and chassis separated this morning and lift arm, steering rod, drive belt tension pulley removed from chassis. Removed input pulley from trans'. Then the fun started. Wheel hub came off the brake drum side with just a few taps. The drive side was a bit stubborn to say the least. Pullers would just not shift it. So up to the farm. After a good pressure wash to get most of the 30+ years of caked on crud off, the hub was introduced to the oxy' acet' torch. Still wouldn't budge. We have a set of hydraulic pullers up there but someone borrowed them and not returned them yet. Went to retrieve them and no-one there. So home I came. With the trans back on the bench and hub cooled down, I decided to give it another go. Little by little it started to move. Took about half an hour but eventually the hub came off. I could then see why it was so difficult. The drive shaft was scored. I'm guessing some one had knocked the hub on with one of the securing screws, not quite clear of the shaft. All cleaned up now and the hub slides on nicely. I then tackled the remaining crud with scraper and wire brush. Just needs decreasing now. I need to get some primer before painting starts. I've also managed to get the roll pin out of the steering wheel and column. Been squirting it with penetrating fluid for the last few days. Now all I've got to do is get the wheel off the column.

Todays progress. Rest of tower removed and up on the operating table. I think someone has been getting carried away a tad. It was never meant to go this far. Also ideas are forming that shouldn't be.