HeadExam

Received a replacement sump Tuesday, courtesy of the Showman. Whipped the engine out this afternoon and fitted it. I also got the tach-a-matics fitted. So all that's left to do is wire up the lights. 

and I as well, seems to be easier to steer

The blue one appears to be missing the familiar Howards decal. Great video Joseph, sorting old tractors is like CSI forensics.

I'll be getting stickers. Just need to let Mark/Ewan know what I require.

+1 for skinny rims. I'm lucky as I have both wide and narrow WH wheels for the 72 Raider now. The track width on the front with the 6.50's fitted is 2 inches (51mm -ish) less than post 75 WHs.
 
Nice work Norm look's tidy  .  Are you going to 'Sticker' it up , or leave it naked ?.

Looking awesome Norm! Really like the narrow wheels on the front of the C-series, best thing I did to my C-121.

Got another day in the workshop. Sorted and replaced the bonnet. All that's left now are the tach-o-matics to paint and fit. Touch up some bits of paint work and order graphics.
  Another exhaust will be made later. May not be a stack though.
 
 
 

 

 
  That's it. Horse ready to be put back into harness.

Hi All here is some pictures of my 1032 with Busatis finger mower and rear Rotavator which came with The Callender ploo-mans new 1030 He bought the tractor  I bought the tools for my own 1032 Tractor hope you like 

Hi Reiver yes this little tractor start of the button first time starter  its going to get new seat fitted great little we tractor everything works

To HeadExam this is what in the first picture in the back ground. This would fit on the  back of the gutbr

What we call a finger bar. This side of the Border anyway.
 

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

Here is more photos

Look  another blue Gutbrod 1030 with mower attachment arrived this weekend. This my pair of Gutbrods

Northern Classic Trial today. I was Section Controller on a section in the morning. Sorry no photo's as I was setting the competitors off.
 The term Classic has nothing to do with the vehicles taking part, but to the rules under which classic trials are run. Any age and type of motorcycle or car can compete, except four wheel drives.
 I did get a few photo's at another section in the afternoon. This was a steep, wet and muddy climb, though it doesn't look it.
 






 
 

First Ardingly Collective sale of the year today
 
A few vintage bits plus a nice Mercedes Unimog on towing duties
 
I didn't stay long so no prices, Harry and his dad were driving in as I drove out so perhaps he has some price details ?
 
 

Hi all on Saturday I pulled out from Hibernation these two Machines after a short time they both were running nicely .
Both were given a  wipe down  with wd40  and some nice pictures taken for  the forums hope you like 

These guys sell on ebay as well, they have many fasteners no longer available at most hardware store or spare shops.
https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/
 

There's a thread on Red Square in Engines on sump pans. Tells the differences between big and small block sumps.

Sorry Alain, I missed this one. Good looking machine after what you have done to it. The decal orientation does not affect it's appearance. Will it see/make some sawdust?. 

This is a XL-102 Automatic, its a 1970 saw weighing 11 pounds and has 57cc with auto oiler and manual over ride. These were only made in 1970 and 1971 I have one from both years. I couldn't get NOS decals so I had to do the best I could. Still need to install the carb and find a appropriate spot on the shelf. Last picture is what the saw looked like before

I have become aware that many do not have the Kohler TP manuals that show all the variants on different Kohler engines and how to find the right part. The best way to tell is to download the Kohler TP manual on each engine model (or your engine) and compare part numbers, There are two sump pans for the K301 and K341 that interchange, but there are many more that don't. It depends on what tractor and engine as much as the horsepower . The TP manuals show all the various parts used on each engine i.e. all the starters and generators used on the all the different k301 variants, all the oil pans, carburetors, dipsticks, alternators, air breathers, etc. There is also a numerical system incorporated in the TP manuals that allows you to know what part was used on your variant by the use of the spec number that is on the engine. This is all basic reference 101 and saves much times and money in finding parts that actually fit. Attached is the TP manual for the Kohler K301. This manual covers dozens of K301 variant engines and if the "spec number" sticker is missing from your engine there is a website that you can find it. If anyone one wants TP manuals for other Kohler engines let me know
Kohlerl_K301_12HP_IPL_TP2097.pdf
K321_14HP_TP-691-B.pdf
K341_16HP_TP-983-B.pdf

I would say yes, Chris.

This is a XL-102 Automatic, its a 1970 saw weighing 11 pounds and has 57cc with auto oiler and manual over ride. These were only made in 1970 and 1971 I have one from both years. I couldn't get NOS decals so I had to do the best I could. Still need to install the carb and find a appropriate spot on the shelf. Last picture is what the saw looked like before

Two machines recently sent in for “service” !