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Apologies for being off topics however this is a really great charity event.
 
If you are in Norfolk this weekend this is worth a look, where else will you see a convoy of over 80 trucks. Some details here https://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/Great-Yarmouth-East-Coast-Truckers-Annual-Convoy/details/?dms=3&feature=1001&venue=0096899
 
and our videos from last year's event
 
 

No I don't but I will take some pictures over the weekend and post them on the forum.
Iain

HI Scott,
It looks like the ignition switch may have been replaced too although don't take that as gospel because I have not come an early 850 like yours. Regulators are not that expensive and you can even buy a compelete new wiring loom, although you will need to make sure it will suit your tractor. The wiring diagram (and parts manual)  I sent you is for a 192-02 so it would be worth asking the folk on GTT if anyone has a wiring diagram and parts manual for a 192-01.
 
I found the beest parts suppliers are Rick and Brian although if they don't have the parts give Justin a look (www.tubeframes.com).
 
I am not sure about your timescales on this project but I have two 850's of similar condition, that at some point I am planning to make one good one from. I am sure I will have lots of extra parts.
 
Iain

That is interesting as it is not where I expected it to be, although it is a far better location because you have the space to fit a modern equivalent if it is broken.

 

I have both the money jack and monkey winch and they are fantastic bits of kit. This is the first time I have seen another one. The monkey jack came with an extension bar and spreader plate, neither of which I have.
 
Give me a shout if you get stuck on anything and in the mean time I will see if I can find some pictures of mine.
 
Iain

A lot of the early American cars had a similar jack in the tool kit that just hooked under the bumper ( when they had big chrome bumpers).
Pm me your address Iain

Wow. Chris, I don't suppose I could have a copy or borrow it to make a copy?
 
Found my pictures. It looks like my monkey jack is a 10 ton version, I didn't realise they made different version. First picture also shows a high lift jack for comparision
 

 

 

I found this in some paperwork, only a copy but interesting.

I have both the money jack and monkey winch and they are fantastic bits of kit. This is the first time I have seen another one. The monkey jack came with an extension bar and spreader plate, neither of which I have.
 
Give me a shout if you get stuck on anything and in the mean time I will see if I can find some pictures of mine.
 
Iain

I was given this a couple of days ago, just assumed it was an old tractor jack. 
Last night I cleaned up the makers name cast into it. A quick search has shown that Trewhella bros' were an Australian firm (who also produced the Monkey Winch) and it was originally designed for jacking out tree stumps. 
I'm not sure how old it is, and, as it is seized, I'm not even sure how it works! 
Still, a nice little thing that I'm happy to have. 

It is possible that your 850 does not have any cut-out switches. If it does it will be a single switch located under the battery tray and you will need to remove the tray (two fixings on each side) to get to it.
 
The solenoid is not easy to get to and is located behind the side panel. One of your pictures shows one of the fixings holding the solenoid, the second is located about 2" to the right. Fixing highlighted in this picture
 

 
If you need to replace the solenoid you will need to carefully select one as most are too deep to fit. You often see Bolens with this panel bent out in order to fit a replacement solenoid.
 
 

Heres a few photos I took.

Here's a few wot I tuk.

I think Alan liked this little homemade tractor.

Returning home from R.P.T. and Biddenden, due to the A1 being closed for some reason, I had to use the M1 and M6. Mile after mile of roadworks and 50mph limits.
  All this work is for the so called Smart Motorways. What's smart about doing away with the hard shoulder? How many people will be killed and injured when they have nowhere to go, if experiencing a breakdown, puncture etc?
  I think it's down right stupid and dangerous, if not criminal.

Possibly Iain... possibly not !
 

another Bolens with the bonnet up. 

I thought I took more photos than I did at TF on Saturday. It was a good event and a great opportunity to catch up with people. Here are a few photos that I took.



Some more photos
 
 

Great weekend had this past weekend met lots of new people to put forum names to faces . This was only my second show and still find it amazing how people who don’t know you make you feel so welcome .
 
 
 
thanks all for being so welcoming 👍

It was a great weekend and good to see everyone. I hope everyone had a good journey home although I suspect Norm got stuck in the same Darford problems we did.
 
Iain

It was a great weekend and good to see everyone. I hope everyone had a good journey home although I suspect Norm got stuck in the same Darford problems we did.
 
Iain

I've been looking for a decent Oil Can that will serve my elderly Myford ML7 for some time. New quality pump oilers are not cheap, have unsuitable nozzles, or too big.
Much sought after, old quality ones like Braimes or some Westcos would do, but I stumbled over a little gem a few days ago and saved it from the bin.
 
I like to delve into history of items that I find and to my surprise, I find loads of it, so I'll include some here in case some may also be interested.
This is the Joseph Lucas Ltd No 40. 1/4 pint Oiler-


 
The pics are after I had to fully clean it out to a dry state due to joint damage/leaks around the Plunger - Body collar and the base of the spout.
Joints were cleaned out and re soldered.
This Oiler version is shown in a 1924 Advertisement that describes it's purpose as tool for use on small Cars and Cyclecars and sold for 7 shillings and 6 pence (37.1/2 new pence today).
There was also a bracket which you could purchase at the cost of 1 shilling (5 pence) to fit on the under bonnet (hood) bulkhead, or in the toolbox of the car to stow the Oiler safely.
Noted that some examples sold at Auto Auctioneers were claimed to be part of the Toolkit for Bentley, Rolls Royce etc!, but I suspect they would have been nickel plated if supplied to them.
The makers name is that of the Automotive Electrical suppliers of dynamos, lights, relays etc of recent years.
 
With the joint repairs done and cleaned up, I gave it just a light clean over the rest of it and had no intention of attempting to remove, clean the age scarring or dents.
The only real damage was the broken off threaded tip of the spout where, according to Lucas' info, it had a little cap screwed on the tip for whe not in use.
The tip being broken was not usable like this, so I managed to identify the thread form from the 2 remaining full threads and established it to be 1/8" Whitworth (40 threads per inch).
Spookily, Whitworth is the basis of the creation of the 'Model Engineer Series' thread form in 1909 and I have a set of those Taps and Dies, so sorted that issue.
Took some measurements and some hard Brass and made the parts as close to the original as poss, but not fussed with accuracy-

 
Soldered the tip in place-
 

 
So there it is. Even the original leather washers are still fine.
I'm always impressed with things that were made then, for example this can has the number 428 stamped on the handle as a production number and the base has a 'G' stamped in representing the individual who checked it for quality over 90 years ago.
Regards            
   
 

Hello Iain
 
Yes its a show that we are looking at entering next year, as with you I was not sure if you were at RPT or not...
 
we are back up your way next month so perhaps we could meet up then?
 
Paul