I've just realised, when I sign in to M.O.M the name in the box is my user name, no problem, on R.S it's my email address, problem. If I change from email to user name then I can sign in, but after signing out and trying again the text in the box reverts back to my email address.
What You have is one third of the Wheelhorse implement package, Plough, Discs and Cultivator assemblies which all use the same mounting beam. I have the other two thirds, I'm missing the plough. Have a look in the Wheelhorse magazine 1981 on Red Square, it shows the setup.
The clevis part on the front can be fitted in either of two positions, one way up it's square to the beam for the discs or cultivator, or turned over it is at the correct angle for ploughing use.
The furrow wheel looks to be an addition, it's not shown in the original pictures.
Sorry I'm a bit late in replying to all who sent their greetings, I'm still suffering with sciatica. The physio told me to go to the gym and go swimming, I've never been to a gym, and the last time I went swimming was in the 80's after playing football! I'm still off work, don't know if I'll be going back or not. He also said, "Don't be afraid to pick things up" , so I'll be off to Aldi on the 30th, they'll have the weights in again that I used for wheel weights on my C121, I think I'll add another 20 kg's each side, that will be 110 kg's total.
Great workmanship and thought going into this project Ian, grand job.
I hate to say this but, in the photo of your driveshaft, it looks like the shaft yokes are out of phase.
All shafts I've had dealings with, (apart from steering shafts installed at high angles, which don't spin at high speed), always have the shaft inner yokes in line to aid in cancelling out vibrations, not a problem if the whole assembly runs in a dead straight line, but when angles are involved?
Not a criticism , just an observation . You don't want that coming adrift at any speed close to your leg The ideal perhaps, would be a pair of CV joints, if there's room.
I would assume by the bodges, it had be left with no antifreeze in one winter.
Probably the reason for the wooden core plug Norm, save money on antifreeze, when it freezes the ice pushes the plug out easier than it would a metal one, and doesn't crack the casting Knowing some of the farmers around here, that seems perfectly plausible.
They drain the coolant,(water) out of the combines, irrigator pump engines etc, for the winter, and then wonder why they need new water pumps the following year
You also need to use the right type of wood to ensure the coefficient of expansion matches that of the casting
Just had a look through the Cheffins online catalogue for this Monday, only a couple of 4 cyl engines in. They frequently have the 3 cyl engines in the auction. Iv'e seen them go for around £100 or so.
The next stage in Mole evolution Chris,they dig the tunnels, carry away the spoil, and hide it. They just haven't learned yet to put a cover over the entrance so you can't see where they've been!
Great find, I have exactly the same grease gun, mine has 32 grade hydraulic oil in it, it is perfect for oiling my Myford Super 7 lathe. Much better than the original Myford one
Good luck and Goodbye
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I've just realised, when I sign in to M.O.M the name in the box is my user name, no problem, on R.S it's my email address, problem. If I change from email to user name then I can sign in, but after signing out and trying again the text in the box reverts back to my email address.
Doug.