mg_rob

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Just finished scanning these photos and had a quick read at the latest posts on the skimmer thread.
There is only that one photo of the skimmer, the rest have been taken at different rallys and show other Ransomes MGs.
 
From the look of some of the photos they were taken quite a while ago, in among the photos I found a brochure for the 1992 Great Dorset Steam Fair which would back this up.
I did not know when I was bidding on the piece of Ransomes literature that these photos would be included, the seller just added them in.
I had sort of figured that since all the other photos were likely from down round the south that the photo of the skimmer would be from the same general area.
Here's the pics, anyone recognise any of the machines?
Rob

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Our club contacted the chap on the homemade tractor and asked him if he would put on a working display of mini tractors. As far as I know he was trying to organise a club to encourage younger people to join our hobby, I didn't get a chance to have a word with him to see how he was getting on.
There was a good mix of tractors working and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves.
I particularly liked the Kubota B6000 with the blade on it.

Just finished scanning these photos and had a quick read at the latest posts on the skimmer thread.
There is only that one photo of the skimmer, the rest have been taken at different rallys and show other Ransomes MGs.
 
From the look of some of the photos they were taken quite a while ago, in among the photos I found a brochure for the 1992 Great Dorset Steam Fair which would back this up.
I did not know when I was bidding on the piece of Ransomes literature that these photos would be included, the seller just added them in.
I had sort of figured that since all the other photos were likely from down round the south that the photo of the skimmer would be from the same general area.
Here's the pics, anyone recognise any of the machines?
Rob

Just finished scanning these photos and had a quick read at the latest posts on the skimmer thread.
There is only that one photo of the skimmer, the rest have been taken at different rallys and show other Ransomes MGs.
 
From the look of some of the photos they were taken quite a while ago, in among the photos I found a brochure for the 1992 Great Dorset Steam Fair which would back this up.
I did not know when I was bidding on the piece of Ransomes literature that these photos would be included, the seller just added them in.
I had sort of figured that since all the other photos were likely from down round the south that the photo of the skimmer would be from the same general area.
Here's the pics, anyone recognise any of the machines?
Rob

Just finished scanning these photos and had a quick read at the latest posts on the skimmer thread.
There is only that one photo of the skimmer, the rest have been taken at different rallys and show other Ransomes MGs.
 
From the look of some of the photos they were taken quite a while ago, in among the photos I found a brochure for the 1992 Great Dorset Steam Fair which would back this up.
I did not know when I was bidding on the piece of Ransomes literature that these photos would be included, the seller just added them in.
I had sort of figured that since all the other photos were likely from down round the south that the photo of the skimmer would be from the same general area.
Here's the pics, anyone recognise any of the machines?
Rob

Just finished scanning these photos and had a quick read at the latest posts on the skimmer thread.
There is only that one photo of the skimmer, the rest have been taken at different rallys and show other Ransomes MGs.
 
From the look of some of the photos they were taken quite a while ago, in among the photos I found a brochure for the 1992 Great Dorset Steam Fair which would back this up.
I did not know when I was bidding on the piece of Ransomes literature that these photos would be included, the seller just added them in.
I had sort of figured that since all the other photos were likely from down round the south that the photo of the skimmer would be from the same general area.
Here's the pics, anyone recognise any of the machines?
Rob

While looking through old photos for some of my machines to post on the forum I came across a small collection of Ransomes photos. They were included along with some literature I had bought a good few years ago on that auction site.
One that stands out shows the back end of a sand skimmer. In one of the other photos taken at a vintage rally there is a sign that says Kent & Sussex which would suggest that it was down the south somewhere. I wonder if that skimmer is still lying outside?
 

Hi, I reckon it was probably sometime around 2009, maybe 2010. I can't seem to search that far back through my purchases on ebay, that way I might have been able to narrow it down to a few sellers.
There is only that one photo of the sand skimmer, the rest are of various Ransomes at different shows. In one photo the exhibit number has 'Festival of Transport' along the top and a sign in the background reads 'Kent and Sussex Fuel Services'. A couple of other photos look very like Dorset Steam Fair.
I'll scan a few of them later and post them on a new thread.
Rob

Changed the governor no change, checked the spill timing seemed ok. Removed the new head and the barrel fitted a brand new piston and barrel started it up and still the same!!!!!! Seems I am destined to explore the nth degree of set up on all my engines will fiddle a bit more in the morning, good thing about this engine is the electric start at least turning it over is not killing me!
 
Good old Norm re assembled the brake bands on the MG40N and we got that running today, Norman took it for  a test drive.

While looking through old photos for some of my machines to post on the forum I came across a small collection of Ransomes photos. They were included along with some literature I had bought a good few years ago on that auction site.
One that stands out shows the back end of a sand skimmer. In one of the other photos taken at a vintage rally there is a sign that says Kent & Sussex which would suggest that it was down the south somewhere. I wonder if that skimmer is still lying outside?
 

While looking through old photos for some of my machines to post on the forum I came across a small collection of Ransomes photos. They were included along with some literature I had bought a good few years ago on that auction site.
One that stands out shows the back end of a sand skimmer. In one of the other photos taken at a vintage rally there is a sign that says Kent & Sussex which would suggest that it was down the south somewhere. I wonder if that skimmer is still lying outside?
 

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

That looks great fun. Who needs a cutting deck, a few laps round your lawn on Why Not and it would save you from having to cut the grass for a while 

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.

Here's a couple of photos of my Garner light four-wheel tractor. It has a JAP 5 engine, centrifugal clutch and 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The large hand lever raises and lowers the draw-bar and a mid-mounted tool frame. I have the tool frame and 2 ridging bodies and a set of home made grubber tines.
The toolbox behind the drivers seat is an old ammunition box, this I have been told was factory fitted by Garner.