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I knew you would have it covered Look forward to seeing it all painted up, it will look awesome. Are you planning on using it in ploughing matches or just shows? Tom

Thanks for posting this up Mark, really good idea and fabrication. Ignore me if I'm being stupid but does the lift bar you made interfere with the gear selector? It just looks a bit close in picture 4. Tom

Looking really good mark, you have done an excellent job. Definitely post up a thread regarding the rocker shaft as I have been thinking about making one too and it would be interesting to see how you did yours. Tom

I couldn't agree more, my dad uses his defender solely for work as he tows a lot of trailers and we had a Nissan Navara for a family car and longer journeys however it recently had a timing chain break. Tom It's not often this tidy!! Tom I think I remember seeing a picture of it somewhere Norm, very nice Tom Yours isn't that bad Ian :D Tom

Trust me it's usually a mess! Mine is 1997 300tdi 90 defender, one of the last 300's Dad has also got a 96 300tdi 90 defender, we love them. Tom

Hi all, Had a tidy up a re-arrangement in my little shed this morning, I mainly use this for my lathe and reconditioning carbs and stripping down engines as it's well lit and warm! I also have some shelves which I store any lathe tools and barford atom spares. I have my larger garage but my land rover which is currently in bits has taken up most of this!! Thanks for looking, Tom

Looking forward to this, is that the rigid body or adjustable barford atom plough? I have always thought of doing this to one of mine.. Tom

Thanks Mark, I can't wait till it's a bit warmer which means more seat time! Tom Thanks Norm, I certainly think so too A few more pictures Tom

Thanks Paul Tom They were already on rims so I couldn't resist! While I had the wheels off I also tightened up the hubs as I think they had come a little loose but they are fine now Was nice seeing you again Ian and I hope to see you and Nigel at one of the shows in the summer! Tom

Thanks James Tom Likewise Nigel, looking forward to seeing your landy project finished Tom

Hi all, As many of you know I am the proud new owner of Ians 312-8. I picked it up yesterday, was a pleasure to see you again Ian and to meet Nigel aswell! I also had a drive of his GT14 which was awesome The pictures I promised.. As I got her home Removed the deck.. Ags all round.. Testing the ball hitch.. Blade mounted.. I am very happy with the tractor, not that I had any doubts about it! I am definitely hoping to bring it along to tractor fest in the summer until then I will be working it. Thanks for looking. Tom

Cool, unusual little machine! Kind of reminds me of a cub cadet.. Tom

I'm pretty sure you did, it was for sale 5 miles from me. From what I've heard there were only around 100 made, don't quote me on that though. Tom

Any updates on this James? Really interesting topic and it's something that I definitely want to try in the near future on my C-141. Tom

Glad to hear you sorted it, great news! Tom

All very interesting and helpful posts, thanks ever so much guys. I will definitely look at investing in some of these books. A lot for me to think about and consider before buying a lathe, there is definitely a lot to know and learn about them and I'm looking forward to learning all about them and hopefully learning how to use them, it is something that has always interested me Thanks all for your help. Tom

Very nice, you're a lucky guy! I'd do anything to get my hands on an rj!! It's awesome that you've got a snow blade too, I'm very jealous! Tom

Oh well, at least I have all the gears and lifting frame I can just put onto my new shell hopefully, do you have any suburban decks or are they rj decks? Tom Yes it was Chris.Tom I'm hoping not, it looks fairly simply so I'm sure with the help of some friends who are good at fabricating things I can make the deck look fairly original. Tom

Hi all, I have been waiting about two weeks for this package to arrive and today it finally arrived and I was so pleased! The package: What could it be?! Da daa! A nice little deck for my suburban, I realise it's actually an RJ deck but it came up at a good price and I couldn't turn it down so I bit the bullet. It will fit my suburban so at least I can use it, maybe I'll come across an RJ to put it on! I plan to fabricate a new shell for it, well I can try at least. Thanks for looking, Tom

Hi, I will have a quick look to see what I have got. Stormin could well be right as I have heard of this happening before, I can't remember how much of a job it is to look. However with you saying there is a clonk makes me think something is broken internally which is preventing it from moving. Before you split it I will speak to my uncle who works with these things every day and see what he has to say, he may have come across something like this before. Tom

I am willing to travel if it's a nice enough lathe. I think I will stick with a single phase for now. To be honest I don't think I will wanting to lathe any major big at the moment, no longer than sort of 18" I shouldn't think, for now anyway! I am tempted by a mysore but I am just playing the patient game and waiting for the right one as I am in no rush. I am interested in the books you recommend, as Iain said, could you post them up here? I think it would be handy not only for myself but others too. Tom

No problem, hopefully it's just something simple. Keep us updated! Tom

Hi, The hydraulic oil filter screen is located on the same side as the clutch and is just in front of the rear axle on the side of the transmission. It should be painted red but the paint has most likely worn off. I would imagine the pump is working because from what I understand the arms went up but won't go back down. However, you can check the pump is working by loosening off the pipe that goes from the pump to the three point housings very slightly and see if any hydraulic oil comes out as it should be pressurised, this should give you an indication that the pump is working. Another fault could be the pressure relief valve. Have you checked this? If you put the lift arm lever right down and put weight on the arms do they go down? Or are they spongy or are they solid? It's a matter of eliminating possible faults really, I am no expert but I can try my best to help you guys. Tom Location of the filter screen: Pressure relief valve diagram: Tom

Hi, Did you check the hydraulic oil filter screen? I presume the hydraulic pump is definitely pumping oil? Tom

Hi guys, I'm sure you have checked but just to make sure, the knob under the seat is fully screwed out isn't it? As that locks the hydraulics arms. Tom