Triumph66

Another great job created by you Chris. Again stunningly good!

Thanks for the birthday wishes, it is a big one this year

Need to get the kids to film me
 
could do!
 
what width do you want Norm?

After building a few monster tractors - I got bored and went big... 
6 litre, 6 cylinder, straight pipe and a turbo... 😁

Surprising sometimes what can be close to home and you don't realise. Looks in good fettle.

Hi all  some pictures of my latest Gutbrod a 1031 found only 5 miles away from home now runs well shame there is no shows to take it too 

Happy belated birthday Norm; hope your steak supper was delicious. Cheers

Let's see how many Trojans are out there
Have you got one ? Have you seen one?
There are lots of various ones MK1 MK2 MK3 MK4
I believe only around 400 were made in the 1960's
Let's see yours,

Hi All,
 
Our family has which I have just been helpfully informed by one of your members a MK1 Trojan Tractor. We will be looking to sell it not through not loving it but due to not wanting it to deteriate. It runs nicely and is in very good condition but in the right hands could be put back to its glorious former self. My Dad put running boards on to stop us dragging our legs underneath (which I can remember doing) but other than that it is as we bought it in the early 70s.  I will attempt to attach pictures so if they are not there now they will appear soon after. Any questions or comments please fire away.
 
Cheers Neil
 

Thanks for the good wishes, lads.
 
Had a quiet day and Carol took me out for a nice steak in the evening.

I bet it was nice to get out for a change of scenery!  Roll on 2021 and TF and RPT.

Hello,  I hope I am posting this in the right spot.  I have a Bolens G10 that needs to go.  I know very little about these machines but I am guessing it might have some value to someone.  I am willing to part with it for a fair offer.  I live in Northeast Iowa.  I travel for work and may not be super quick to respond to questions but I will do my best.  I had it running many years ago (10?) but it has not been started since it was parked that time ago.  Been stored under cover since parked.  I would appreciate any advice anyone could give me on the value of this machine.  Or, if you have an offer, please let me know.  Thanks! 

My display at a club weekend, it was only for members but very enjoyable and chilled out with friends.

Sounds about right to me, that’s about 300 British pounds

Did l pay a fair amount ( 400.00 ) for this machine. Runs great (no smoke), new belts, new blades, minimal surface rust, new battery and tires in decent shape. 

Hi all,
 
Hope everyone is well. Haven't posted on here in a long while as work is incredibly busy but try to pop on for a browse now and then. Just thought I'd share my latest purchase as it's pretty special (in my opinon!!) and I have been after one for years. Just the one picture for now, more to follow. Curious to know how many of these exist in the UK?
 
Tom

Bill and Ben came out from lockdown finally to get ready for a working weekend with the club, it was only a small meeting for members only but very enjoyable to get away from the house and catch up with friends.

That's a good start Chris.   Now we need to see all the others join the line up.  

From the left, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1968, 1969.
Having a sort out in the shed , silly not to take some photos

While mowing the green and verges yesterday, I sensed some vibration, more than usual. I've replaced the anti vibration spacers between engine and wobble plate. After fitting them there was just a trace of vibration.
  When I'd finished mowing I decided to investigate. I found two broken bolts. One LH rear and one RH front. No wonder there was more vibration. I'd no spare bolts, but I do have a quantity of 10mm cap head Alan bolts. They'll do thinks I. I'll remove the cross bars that the wobble plate sits on and re-thread the holes.
  The rear bar came of easily. The front was a different kettle of fish. The bolts were inaccessible due to the front axle. So the tractor was jacked up, wheels removed,tie bars disconnected and axle lowered. I could then get at the bolts with a socket and short extension bar.
  Re-drilling the holes was fun, as I don't have any Vee blocks. Carefully fit in the hand vice and level up with a spirit level. Then tapped them out and re-fitted. Engine of course was still in place, but with a big tyre bar levering the engine up, I got the bars in place. Replace axle, tie bars and wheels. Let the tractor down and then the fun started.
  Using the same method I replaced the spacers and bolts. But would the bolts line up with the holes.. I must have fought on for an hour and wishing I had four hands.
  Had a coffee, sit down and a think. Back to the tractor and then it hit me. Wazack! I'd got the rear cross bar in the wrong holes in the chassis/frame. There's two sets about an inch apart and I'd used the rear ones. The rear bar was to far back.  
  Got the bolts started and then another problem showed up. An Alan key/wrench would not fit due to the close proximity of the heads to engine. That was solved by cutting off about 3/8" off the end of a key. That and a 8mm ratchet ring spanner did the job.
 

 
  Got a nice smooth tractor again.

The C-125 has not started right since I did the rebuild. Needed plenty of winding up and juggling of controls. Ran ok when started and I've been living with it.
  Today I decided enough was enough and set too to get it sorted. First I checked the points. They were a little wide so I adjusted the gap. Didn't help. So removed the air filter and squirted some fuel into the carb. Open the throttle, turn the key and it fired right up.
  Fuel pump? OK! I'll change that. Got a spare and tested it. Length of pipe on the inlet and end in some petrol. Worked the lever as fast as I could, and a nice jet of fuel shot out. So that was fitted. Still no joy.
  Decided to change the reconditioned carb I'd fitted, that a friend had rebuilt. Fitted the original carb and that has done the trick. Must be something in the recon' carb not just right. I'll strip it someday and see what I can find. Maybe the float wants re-setting. Definitely not getting enough fuel through.
  BTW. I'd remove float bowl the other week and that was spotless. The hand over the carb mouth trick didn't help either. So dirt in the carb ruled out.

Happy birthday Andrew, I hope you had a good day. Best wishes Iain

Happy Birthday Andrew    Another one already.  

Happy birthday Andrew
 
Hope you've had a good one !
 

Happy birthday Andrew 🎂🎂