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If a metric equivalent is acceptable 
https://www.bearingsrus.co.uk/gm8x01-25-dunlop?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwZ6pO8ixZLFvUt5BZqT7_5idAToPRJ8MFv6gXIkZBDgjEvkhYr4r_hoCp2QQAvD_BwE
 
Also worth looking at OEM parts lists . For example, Countax use them on their grass collectors. 

Had a look at the flag this morning ( that's the bit that fits to the lift arm ) I had to replace the pin as its a bit rusty.

I sprayed it with 2k but horrible thing to paint especially the auger.
Some of the metal is pitted and it didn't seem worth spending lots of time pugging it up to stick it into snow drifts so I just wanted to protect it against the eliments more than anything.

More photos...
 
 

Last collective sale of the year at Ardingly
 
Not much vintage there, here's a few photos of what was of interest...
 
Unimog was unloading, it was not for sale...
 
 
 
 

Beautiful sunny day down in the Deep South, do you want to see my red bits, 

I have used these people before and I see they have 5/8" x 18 (UNF)
            -CLEVIS-

Iain,
Here is a good UK supplier for these.
 
Springfix Linkages
(Automotion Components Ltd)
Alexia House
Little Mead Industrial Estate
Cranleigh
Surrey GU6 8NE (UK)
Telephone 01483 26 6784
Fax 01483 26 6785
info@springfixlinkages.com
 
Neil

Try a local agricultural dealer or someone who repairs agricultural machinery. There's Thomas Graham in Carlisle. They supply everything from steel to nuts and bolts and all in between. Bit far for you I know. There's Spaldings in Lincoln, similar to Grahams. We've had stuff off them for the farm in the past.

Whilst at the Kingsfold Rally with our Mowett Mustang ride on, I got talking to a chap who offered me another rolling chassis of a Mustang for not a great deal of money.
 
I went to collect it last Saturday from down on the South Coast, the chap also had a complete one with a home made deck that he also agreed to part with, also a rather rare Mustang bag for the original mowing deck - these decks are notorious rotters so not surprising that they are soon disposed of !
 
Here's some photos...
 
Photo 1 shows the first Mustang at Kingsfold, photo 4 shows our dog Bella checking out the new arrivals...
 
 

Got the auger and axle, wheel brackets and wheels clean and shiny today and applied a few coats of red primer.

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

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

Thanks very much Ewan
 
Iain

Great to see that you got it running well; in time for the hard winter forecasted.
 
I see you have corrected the Husky spelling! 
 

We have not used John's old 1054, the famous red Bolens since the snow. As we were finishing clearing the snow it started to run rough, probably due to dirt in the carb.
 
Today we spend some workshop time on the 1054. The back of this tractor has always looked a little odd and I final realised why, it is missing the tool box.

 
Picture of one of my other 1054's

 
I found a spare tool box in my spares store and Joseph worked on fitting that, using his new socket set

 
That looks so much better although it could do with some paint

 
With the cosmetics out of the way, the carb was removed and put through the ultrasonic cleaner. Fortunately the inside was a little cleaner than the exterior

 
The tractor has always had an odd whistle, has been down on power and it would stall if you tried to use third gear. With the carb removed I think I found the answer to all those issues as the inlet manifold was very loose. New gaskets were made for the inlet manifold, valve cover and points cover. Then oil change and lots of new parts including generator belt, air filter, points and plug. We finished up by checking it over front to rear, removing all the long grass wrapped around the prop shaft and greasing it up. I wonder how all that long grass got there Alan  
 
We then took it for a long test drive and it runs great.

 
We still have a few jobs to do. It needs a new battery installed and a PTO refreshed and installed. It was great to spend some time on this tractor.
 
Iain

Thanks very much for the birthday messages. It has been a good day, once the usual Sunday jobs were out of the way Joseph and I spent a relaxing rest of the day working on some tractors, then plenty of seat time driving them around the garden.
 
Iain

Yep, Hope you had a Happy Birthday

Just spent the weekend at Ardingly, arrived Friday afternoon in lovely sunshine. Saturday started well until lunchtime then the rain spoiled the rest of the day then on Sunday it was bright and sunny which brought in the public and it was packed, in all a very enjoyable show.
Heres a few photos.

I wonder how all that long grass got there Alan  
Who needs a cutting deck when a prop shaft can cut tear the grass out just as well Iain.

On Friday I had a quick trip to see Alan, John and Chris (The Showman), stopping off on the way to drop off a Bolens to the other Chris (Bolens Chris as my lad calls him). It was fantastic to meet up with them all again.
 
I picked up a Bolens 1054 which I am sure a number of you have seen before. A couple of pictures of the tractor after it arrived safe in Norfolk, the home of Bolens tractors in the UK
 
It is a 1054-03 which I believe means that it was made in 1972.
 
Iain
 



 
 
 

Thanks very much for the birthday messages. It has been a good day, once the usual Sunday jobs were out of the way Joseph and I spent a relaxing rest of the day working on some tractors, then plenty of seat time driving them around the garden.
 
Iain

We have not used John's old 1054, the famous red Bolens since the snow. As we were finishing clearing the snow it started to run rough, probably due to dirt in the carb.
 
Today we spend some workshop time on the 1054. The back of this tractor has always looked a little odd and I final realised why, it is missing the tool box.

 
Picture of one of my other 1054's

 
I found a spare tool box in my spares store and Joseph worked on fitting that, using his new socket set

 
That looks so much better although it could do with some paint

 
With the cosmetics out of the way, the carb was removed and put through the ultrasonic cleaner. Fortunately the inside was a little cleaner than the exterior

 
The tractor has always had an odd whistle, has been down on power and it would stall if you tried to use third gear. With the carb removed I think I found the answer to all those issues as the inlet manifold was very loose. New gaskets were made for the inlet manifold, valve cover and points cover. Then oil change and lots of new parts including generator belt, air filter, points and plug. We finished up by checking it over front to rear, removing all the long grass wrapped around the prop shaft and greasing it up. I wonder how all that long grass got there Alan  
 
We then took it for a long test drive and it runs great.

 
We still have a few jobs to do. It needs a new battery installed and a PTO refreshed and installed. It was great to spend some time on this tractor.
 
Iain

He's not letting on how old he is though.