Rayp

While looking around for things to do, I spied a little toolbox on a workshop shelf. Now all three Wheel Horses have toolboxes fitted to their fenders, but not the Sears/Roper. I've been reluctant to drill holes in it's fenders.
  Looking at the back end, I noticed a couple of bolts securing the seat mount sticking out with some thread showing. Just enough to fasten something on.
  So yesterday the toolbox got a rub down and a coat of primer. Followed by a couple of top coats of mat black. I've no gloss.
 

 

 
  This morning I fitted it.
 

 

 
  Nice fit methinks.

Today the first three of my tractors departed for pastures new, I have sold my set of 4 MG40 and my Whitlock loader. Three of them left today so now I have a big space in my garage !!!!
Quite a unique photo not seen a full set of MG 40 as a group before.

Some time ago I purchased a Transdenser from Kirk Engines.  This replaces the normal condenser and makes timing a doddle with no need to look through holes at hard to see timing marks.  The Transdenser flashes when the engine is running and when my Tractor failed to start recently I noticed that the Transdenser lit but did not flash and I suspected it had malfunctioned.  I emailed Kirk Engines with the problem and Dave Kirk responded by return suggesting the points were the problem but offering to test and replace the Transponder without question if it proved to have malfunctioned.
Dave proved to be correct.  I cleaned and reset the points (which were replaced when the Transdenser was fitted) with WD-40 electrical cleaner, but the problem remained. I, therefore, followed Dav's advice to test the Transdenser which showed that it had not malfunctioned.
I returned to the points, rechecked the gap and cleaned them again with brake cleaner on a piece of paper and I'm glad to say the Tractor finally fired into action.
I thought I would write this post as it is rare to experience such good service and to recommend Kirk Engines if anyone is seeking the Tractor parts which it supplies and many of which are not readily available elsewhere.

Some time ago I purchased a Transdenser from Kirk Engines.  This replaces the normal condenser and makes timing a doddle with no need to look through holes at hard to see timing marks.  The Transdenser flashes when the engine is running and when my Tractor failed to start recently I noticed that the Transdenser lit but did not flash and I suspected it had malfunctioned.  I emailed Kirk Engines with the problem and Dave Kirk responded by return suggesting the points were the problem but offering to test and replace the Transponder without question if it proved to have malfunctioned.
Dave proved to be correct.  I cleaned and reset the points (which were replaced when the Transdenser was fitted) with WD-40 electrical cleaner, but the problem remained. I, therefore, followed Dav's advice to test the Transdenser which showed that it had not malfunctioned.
I returned to the points, rechecked the gap and cleaned them again with brake cleaner on a piece of paper and I'm glad to say the Tractor finally fired into action.
I thought I would write this post as it is rare to experience such good service and to recommend Kirk Engines if anyone is seeking the Tractor parts which it supplies and many of which are not readily available elsewhere.

Not that the GT14 needs it, but this will end up on the front of bendy - when I finish the hitch arms that I've been making for 2 years 
 
Here you go - the old 5 gallon water tank from the loft - filled with concrete... perfect 100lb weight that once painted red will look factory. 
 
best get that front hitch sorted...
 

To reach this point to where it makes a reasonable job it has probably been built and rebuilt a dozen times 👍

Ken managed (at a safe distance) to appear out of hiding to cut my grass and display some seed drills and push hoes

Thought I would add a couple more photos in different lighting. When I looked at it his morning without the lights on it actually looked much better for taking pictures. I think these show the yellow much better- it has just the right hint of red in it. 
 

Hi Ray,  Just checked Jacks small engines online with your engine type number        -LINK-
And the Parts Manual (1979) I have for that engine model
 

 
It shows the Gasket Set part number to be 299577 ?.
My old 'Osprey' thread is in the 'Other Garden Machines' Forum section if it is any help for reference.   - OSPREY-
Regards
 
 
 

Hi Fix'em all, 
Nice machine there. I bought two belts, the first one from fleabay which, although the correct size, didn't allow the clutch to operate very well (F&F A540/A20). I then bought a belt from Simply Bearings in Leigh Lancashire which is a cotton dry cover Kevlar reinforced mower wrapped V-belt. Model number is DRYB-4L-K-220/XDV. The clutch now works perfectly and has made a real difference.

Following a recent offer of a free Westwood Gemini, I've stripped it down to it's bare bones and managed to get it back to a reasonable condition.
I needed to purchase some new parts like ignition coil, HT lead and new NGK spark plug. Starter recoil assembly with rope and handle and  new engine gaskets of course (in particular the correct thickness head gasket). The cylinder head was de-coked, cylinder bore de-glazed, inlet and exh valves lapped in and valve clearances adjusted to spec. Ignition timing reset by finding true TDC with a dial gauge and degree disc on the crankshaft. Zenith carb cleaned inside and out with carb cleaner and jets cleaned with compressed air. Similar for the fuel tank with a new fuel pipe fitted. The 'gloop' in the chaincase was removed as far as possible and refilled with new oil. Unfortunately, the chaincase is sealed for life though I would have liked to get inside and give it a proper clean and renew the axle shaft seals. Everything torque tightened where I could find the figures and finally primed and painted in rattle can engine enamel. Stickers from Titch at Machinery Decals, which are great. It started 2nd pull and the carb adjusted once warmed-up. Looking forward to using it when I get my allotment. Photos below...

Here's the completed machine...

one or two new finds a Mk 1 Allen Scythe, a Gloster seed drill with a Hawker Siddlie name plate some I have had for a while Andrews lawn edger, a horticultor cultivator plus a few others

Ah right thanks mate, thats nice (as are the other machines)
 

Last Sunday we took four of our tractors to a local show called Dentill http://dentil.org which is in village of Denton. As it was local we decided to tow the trailer with our Land Rover 90, which we were asked to put in the classic car display. It was a great day and lots of fun.
 
A quick video of the show
 
 

Hi All I attended the vintage Rally at Ayrshire on Sunday the 21 rst  of July here are some pictures of the line up  
2019-07-22.zip

Awesome!!!

I got about half the bunch out, 5 new batteries, 6 gallons of engine oil. 8 new air and fuel filters.
 

Looks like it's cutting ok to me.

A bit of background... about 5 years ago my Uncle passed away and left me the contents of his garage. Now bear in mind that he had lived in the same house for about 60 years and in my Dad's words 'Never tripped over owt'. Due to time and space constraints I had to be selective about what I saved. To give you some idea, I did about 4 runs to the tip with my Cortina estate loaded to the gunwales and when my mate collected the scrap to weigh in the back end of his truck was on the bumpstops. I ebayed some things and saved some bits for myself, including these 2...
 
Rotary Hoes 5 ton jack, now a garden ornament.

 
'Mastabar'(?) guillotine, I assume this would be for cutting soft metal sheet?

Thanks for posting these pictures Norm, they are a real treasure

I think its a nutcracker!

I have finally finished refurbishing my C 160 Automatic and mowing deck.  The paintwork is not up to show standard but it shouldn't rust and it is intended to be a 'working tractor'.
IU am no engineer and the whole project has bee a steep learning curve for me, having never sprayed or completely dismantled a machine before.  If I ever attempt another it should be like shelling peas as I
think I must have already encountered 90% of potential problems. 
I'm still working on the photography/uploading - the last photo should be the first.

My neighbour would have bought the tree and cut it down and taken it away, but it would have been a BIT TOO FAR Away!!!