DevonianRedneck

Spent the day in a field watching some high octane off roading - here's some video...
 
 
 

breif update, no pics at the moment, as my phone had an argument with a roller-mill :L have shortened some track end rods off an old c120 i have parked in the field so the steering is now completely functional, made a new clutch control rod and fitted a brake band scavenged off the same c120, sadly found a hairline crack in the gearbox, but jb welded it this evening so hopefully that will cure it, hitch pin is being a b&$T£*d so thats not really moved yet, started drilling it but its still holding fast so will try the gas on it tommorow! i'll dig the girlfreinds camera out then and take some piccies!

forgot to mention that i have fitted a new tyre (well one that i found at the back of the shed) and actually taken it for proper spin up the road to my boss's workshop, bout a 1/2 mile! however i'm still in need of an idler pulley for the clutch and funds are too tight at the moment to get one so that parts on hold for a while  the one that is on their is kinda alright for moving it round the workshop though 

Slapped on some paint today... 
couple more coats then start rebuilding again 

Because I know it can be done... And there's a few acres of rough pasture to top we finally started on the mounting a barford sickle bar to the front of jakes wheel horse.
 
modified a front tach a matic and added a lift bar. Next job is slowing if down and sorting the pulleys.

the hoods actually is quite good rust wise, but some one has cut a hole out in order to fit some sort of hand winch, my theory was someone used it for tree work, , have toyed with the idea of keeping the winch as its part of the history of this 604 and whatever it did though its working life......

The tie rods are different on the earlier models as the front axle is different to the later models. 
I have had many parts shipped over from US , although the parts can be quite cheap the shipping cost are a bit painful , but worth it in the end . 

the hoods actually is quite good rust wise, but some one has cut a hole out in order to fit some sort of hand winch, my theory was someone used it for tree work, , have toyed with the idea of keeping the winch as its part of the history of this 604 and whatever it did though its working life......

the hoods actually is quite good rust wise, but some one has cut a hole out in order to fit some sort of hand winch, my theory was someone used it for tree work, , have toyed with the idea of keeping the winch as its part of the history of this 604 and whatever it did though its working life......

well, had a bit of a session this morning, free'ed up the  steering drop arms with some help from a blow lamp and some wd40, greased them and they now move as free as a bird, steering column is still a bit tight, (some sort of bronze/brass bushing in there?)  rear panel work is off, not one bolt would undo despite 2 days soaking in penetrating fluid and 3 in 1 oil, they have all sheared despite my best efforts, so will be drilling and re-tapping a lot during reassembly!  the clutch mechanism is now working with the exception of the return spring and idler pulley, the bearing in this is stuck solid and the pulley "V" has rotted out in places. Had a brief look at the slot hitch and this is rusted solid, anyone got any tips on how get the pin out without damaging the gearbox or hitch? 

Finger looks nasty Ian but look on the bright side.  The blob of weld might have landed on your wedding tackle instead of your wedding ring.

well after a 5 hr drive, and some interesting moments loading and unloading from the back of a disco! this is now parked in my garden. at a first glance its a little daunting, but the engine turns over and the carb and tank is spotless. full set of wheel weights and the gearbox appears to work but the clutch and brake pedals are seized solid, the brake pads have rusted to the drum and the clutch linkage and steering rods are gone, thottle and choke cables have had it, the slot hitch is seized solid and lift rod has rusted though as has the battery tray! however it was love at first sight and she will be saved  ! if anyones got a kohler 141 workshop manual they could email me i would be eternally grateful, and if anyones got any of the bits missing that were listed above and are willing to part company please let me know  cheers 
 

I was going to suggest diesel. I mix coke with Jack Daniels.

Hi 
Nice find
make it reliable rub of the flaky rust give it a good wash down and paint it with owatrol oil it will look very good and  will be one of the few that have  been kept original
But it is your so it is your choice
George S

well after a 5 hr drive, and some interesting moments loading and unloading from the back of a disco! this is now parked in my garden. at a first glance its a little daunting, but the engine turns over and the carb and tank is spotless. full set of wheel weights and the gearbox appears to work but the clutch and brake pedals are seized solid, the brake pads have rusted to the drum and the clutch linkage and steering rods are gone, thottle and choke cables have had it, the slot hitch is seized solid and lift rod has rusted though as has the battery tray! however it was love at first sight and she will be saved  ! if anyones got a kohler 141 workshop manual they could email me i would be eternally grateful, and if anyones got any of the bits missing that were listed above and are willing to part company please let me know  cheers 
 

As I was on holiday, I blagged a lift with Mr Showman to deepest Surrey today to have a look at what was left at Johns, and to meet up with him and Alan again for a chinwag and drinking tea (as you do).
 
Chris and I made the re-finding and dragging out of its resting place of a British Anzani Easimow our first job, after hacking down the brambles to get to it we dragged it out, getting ripped to bits in the process !!
 
Chris then fitted a couple of tyres for Alans latest project, and we had another look about at the Marinas and the other bits and bobs that are left, including some mowers...
 
Lastly Alan fired up his Sears/Roper and we had a go round the garden on it, then drank some more tea...
 
A good day, thanks to Chris, John and Alan, here's some photos...
 
 
 
































 

well after a 5 hr drive, and some interesting moments loading and unloading from the back of a disco! this is now parked in my garden. at a first glance its a little daunting, but the engine turns over and the carb and tank is spotless. full set of wheel weights and the gearbox appears to work but the clutch and brake pedals are seized solid, the brake pads have rusted to the drum and the clutch linkage and steering rods are gone, thottle and choke cables have had it, the slot hitch is seized solid and lift rod has rusted though as has the battery tray! however it was love at first sight and she will be saved  ! if anyones got a kohler 141 workshop manual they could email me i would be eternally grateful, and if anyones got any of the bits missing that were listed above and are willing to part company please let me know  cheers 
 

she lives! :Dreground valves, tank and carb cleaned and a new spark plug, and after 26 yrs she ran this evening......runs sweetly and smooth....gearbox to tackle next!

Put things together over the weekend. I made a clevis to attach ram to slot hitch. Then to see what depth I'd get with the plough down, I put the tractor on 6" blocks and attached the plough. This showed I'd get about 7" of depth. More than enough.
  To test the lift, I used the simple method of using two of the wires from actuator and touching them on the battery terminals. Pleased to say it lifted the plough with ease and gave enough ground clearance. Though a problem has shown up.
  The actuator works on a screw system. Motor turns and the ram screws out. When the plough is raised, its weight  causes the ram to slowly turn the motor and the plough slowly lowers.
  So I am now looking at a method of locking the plough in the raised position. This I think can be done using the lift lever with a cable attached to the hitch. It could also be a method of controlling plough depth.
  I may get time tomorrow afternoon to see what I can do and my next update will contain photo's.
 

she lives! :Dreground valves, tank and carb cleaned and a new spark plug, and after 26 yrs she ran this evening......runs sweetly and smooth....gearbox to tackle next!

she lives! :Dreground valves, tank and carb cleaned and a new spark plug, and after 26 yrs she ran this evening......runs sweetly and smooth....gearbox to tackle next!

she lives! :Dreground valves, tank and carb cleaned and a new spark plug, and after 26 yrs she ran this evening......runs sweetly and smooth....gearbox to tackle next!

At the Smallholders show all weekend and saw this sign and thought it would look good in my wheelhorse shed 

first jobs gonna be getting it moving under its own power, then we shall see, the bonnets got a lovely patina, but the the wings and battery tray need some welding work done so it'll probally be a full respray job, plus i have never owned a nice shiny one so this might be my chance
 

first jobs gonna be getting it moving under its own power, then we shall see, the bonnets got a lovely patina, but the the wings and battery tray need some welding work done so it'll probally be a full respray job, plus i have never owned a nice shiny one so this might be my chance