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We replaced the battery and make up some new battery leads for the Estate Keeper. Joseph did the work, it took him a long time but he got it done

We did some work to get the tyre changer working and it is proving to be a very useful tool. When time allows it will have a full rebuild and I think I may be able to make an adaptor so I can use it with small front tyres. Iain

It looks fantastic, you have done a great job Iain

Joseph made a quick video of cleaning the paint on the Westwood. Not sure who the scruffy old git is

I believe it is a MF exhaust. I installed it on the tractor when Joseph was very young and I wanted to ensure the exhaust fumes were way over his head. We have plans to remove it and replace with something more original in design and look. Iain

For the moment I have ordered one of the newer shaped aftermarket ones. I will be looking for a original but as you said, I will need to save up some money first. In this country we have the extra joy of the Post Office for anything ordered overseas, unless it comes via ebay Global Shipping. Before Christmas I ordered something overseas which cost me £12, the Post Office then charged me £2 import duty and £8 handling fee, plus 20% tax, giving an overall import cost of £12 - 100% increase on the initial purchase price. The Post Office does have a massive hole in its pension scheme which it needs help with, but this is taking the biscuit. Iain

I think it might be toast

i will have to answer this one as tractor boy is now asleep dreaming of tractors. The Westwood has a Lombardini 6LD 360 engine, which is 6.4hp and 360cc Iain

Great progress Norm, it is looking really good. Iain

Today Joseph and I hooked his tractors of choice out of storage for some Christmas workshop fun. A very diverse choice this year We last used this Westwood diesel back in 2010 and I can't remember what is wrong with it We last used the D-160 about 18mths ago and it has a number of electrical issues You may remember this Bolens Husky 1054 from John's. We have already invested a lot of time and parts into this tractor and still have lots to do Iain

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone from Joseph and me. Iain

Happy birthday George

Maybe Calvin had too many glasses of Sherry

Alain, I am not sure they are getting any better but if you think so that great, thanks Alan and Andrew, thanks for your support Sadily dad is becoming redundant. Gone are the days when Joseph would just watch me, sometimes I now get pushed out of the way and he takes over Over the weekend I expect we will finally finishing editing the video from the summer RPT show and if I recall correctly, you all have staring roles. Time to hide Iain

Great find Ewan, I love it. Iain

You have done a great job Paul, it looks really good. I hope that ply shelf was cut to the correct length Iain

Happy birthday Paul, I hope you had a great day. It was good to see you and Wendy today Iain

Happy birthday Ewan, I hope you have a great day. Iain

Great progress Chris. Some of those parts look very difficult to paint. Are you spraying them or brush? Iain

Great, thanks for the information. Iain

Great find Paul. Probably better if I do not show this to Joseph as one of these is on his wish list Iain

Hi Guys, I am looking for a supplier for imperial mild steel clevis forks. I have not yet measured what I need but I would guess it needs to take a 5/8-11 or a 5/8-18 rod. A UK supplier would be great but a US one that ships would work too. All suggestions welcomed. Just in case my description of the part is incorrect, this is what I am looking for Thanks Iain

Hapy birthday Alain, I hope you are having a great day Iain

The event is only 40 miles away from where I live 😬

Thanks for the pictures Chris. Looks like lots of interesting machines. Iain