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That looks on fantastic machine now. I bet your well chuffed.

I could see there's one under the diff, Nigel. I was meaning where the frame comes down. The diff plate could be extended to curve up in front of it.

I've used Redex diesel additive in the 90's Isuzu engine with no ill effects. Don't know about cleaners as such.

I am as you now know. I also had a look at last years photo's you mentioned. Had a look at 2015 and it was fine. Fingers and toes crossed.

Entries posted today. C-81, C-121 and Sears. Forgot about the Teagle hedge cutter but I'll bring it anyway.

A skid plate under the front end might be an idea, Ian. Stop the front getting caught on anything sticking up or digging in a hump.

That's a std one.

Just make sure it's decent weather. That's a cold wind off the North Sea.

Sounds good and I've been given clearance, Dave. Son-in law going to print me out three entry forms. I assume I enter the horticultural class?

The crank pin is not badly scored and may be repairable. I can't tell you spec and serial number as the have been painted over or lost. No balance gears fitted. Bore is ok so just new rings required. Need to price things before going any further. If going to be expensive it'll be a no go.

That's Nigel stuffed. That looks like a H&S bods nightmare, Darren. Love it.

You can't beat Border Collies, Colin. Tri's tend to be very good. Unfortunately we have just lost one of ours. On the left in my avatar. She was 13-1/2 and lost the use of her legs and interest in anything. Food included. Very much missed by us and her sister.

Runs well and looks the dogs whatsits.

A pony trailer?

That looks like new.

Ahh! The A65. Took over from the pre-unit 650's of which I had a couple. You don't have to disappear. Do a thread on the rebuild. There's a few motorcycle men on here who would be interested.

From what I've read, it seems the bottom of the con'rod tends to be the weak point in Kohler engines.

Thanks, Chris. Couple of photo's for you. Block and crank ready to be measured. Valves to have their seats ground. Not that they're bad. And broken rod. A pile of bits waiting to be cleaned up. Hope I can remember where everything goes.

A bit of an update on the Raider 10. The side discharge deck went in the skip up at the farm. The shell was really beyond repair. I should have stripped the wheels etc off it, but at the time didn't think too. Needed it out of the way. I could have done with them now. Stripped down the engine today and sure enough the con rod was broken. The bore looks good as does the piston, which looks standard. The valve seats are perfect, but the crank needs a regrind and the valve head seats touched up. I'll give it a clean and take it to an engineering shop that specialises in vintage engines etc. We'll measure things up and see what needs to be done and see what I need to get. For a 42 year old engine things came apart relatively easily. The flywheel took a bit of shifting, but using three legged pullers and a couple of good wacks on the puller end, it came off. Getting the crank out was a bit harder. I undid the alternator back plate, which didn't want to let go of the main bearing. So the crank was removed, with some persuasion, with it in situe. On the bench, using a couple of chisels as wedges, back plate and bearing parted company. No bearings were harmed whilst doing so. The crankcase seal on the drive side will have to be replaced as it is a bit worn. I'll take some photo's in the morning. I wasn't touching my camera the state my hands were in.

Didn't know they had snatch Land Rovers during the '40's And what would possess a man to walk round with Lambretta on his chest?

Good photo's Chris. Not sure about the 4th one though. Looks an interesting place. I'll have to pay it a visit next time I'm down.

All the Best Doug. Hope the Indians leave you some good gifts.

Most likely SAE140 like the wheel Horse gearboxes. But EP90 will be ok as well I would think. That's what I use in G/B's.

Looking good. Be all back together by tomorrow night.