Anglo Traction

Hi Koen, I found out via another Forum that it was made by the EHRLICH Company in Germany a rare machine in UK. Really good to see it has the original stand and Treadle. Likewise, if I had the space and time, I would also love to restore it. Regards

Ok, then your belt part number is 7473 and it should be 81.95 inches, so your 82" is the correct size-ish. As for a Pic, all I have is this one which is also a 7473 Belt on the same layout as yours- Regards

Hi Ya, Need to know if it's Manual or Auto ?.

Forgive me for posting a link to an item for sale on an Auction site that is not mine, but it is in a good sentimental cause. Delete it if not acceptable. My good friend Roly (of Yellow Mower Challenge fame) made a promise to a WW2 Flyer Veteran. The description in the Ad explains all, and I wondered if any Member (or viewers) who given the opportunity to see this would dearly love to restore it. I leave you with this Link- Vintage WW2 German Lathe . Regards

Hi Mark, Yeah, Have been repainting more parts today as it was nice n sunny. Thanks You/Ewan for sorting the Decals.

Just happened to be on here with a mug of tea at the time!. I agree with the service level. I've used them for over 35 years when they were originally in London, back when you wrote your order in the form of a letter or telephoned them. Never had a problem. I find I could throw all sorts of obscure part numbers at them and even now Paul always comes up with the parts (genuine OEM). I do also use others, even in the U.S.

Best place to enquire first is to contact Paul at - http://www.meetens.co.uk/ Are the parts for a K301 Ray?.

Continuity of your workmanship and ingenuity continues with consistency !! 'It's gonna be Great' . That was close Norm, you may have nearly missed the Show by a week!....but we wouldn't have let you.

I Get a regular visit from several Foxes/Vixens. This one was in particular- http://home.bt.com/ It kept turning up and eating the Windfalls, which by April when this was taken, had fermented and contained a fair amount of Alcohol. Got to a point where it could hardly walk- Couldn't establish if it was Drunk or Injured initially, but turned out to be the latter. Got the RSPCA on to it and they came to collect it. Didn't put up much of a fight, as it had an injured right Hind Leg and an infected left front Paw. I paid them for it's collection and treatment. 3 months later I was informed it was released into a field local to me Firing Running on all Four !. Got another really scruffy Mange one now. He even sat down behind me a few feet away when I was washing the Car the other week.. nonchalant as hell!. I'll try a catch a Pic of it next time.

Yep!, I agree, good job done. I was close to doing on of mine Red n Black a few years ago.

Have you established the Part Number for the Housing/Ass'y. Depending on the age, it's possible they are the same as some Countax models. As Norm says, an Ad placed in the 'Wanted' section and maybe a picture here with some dimensions will help.

Still churning this over in my head. I presume the 2 Deck Spindles run freely and smooth. If the engine runs smooth without vibration, then the Engine Pulley is ok. Not sure what the PTO Clutch set up is on these, but there could be something out of balance on the output side. A Deck Spindle may be bent, or a pulley attached to one is out (not concentric or buckled). There seems to be quite a distance between each Deck Pulley and back to the PTO, where the Belt could resonate and cause the vibration?. Could there be some missing Idler/Tensioner Pulleys that take up the slack over the unsupported belt distances?. Afraid I'm only guessing.here.

The Belt from my Deck also had quite thin parts around it's circumference and chose to bin it and get a new one on the basis that like yours, it may cause running issues.

Yeah, a Lift arm would be really helpful ! . Good job Norm. Welds are tidy . Are you going to do a destruction test?.

I caved in and thought I'd put a finishing spray coat over the Deck Shell to lose some of the brush marks in the paint. Ordered Custom filled Aerosols from the same place as the Tin of Enamel and same RAL Colour number with the anticipation it would be a pretty close match . 1 can was packed already damaged and not in transit- Yes, they ship them with the Nozzles fitted as well !!!. Delivered to me on the 20th at 1400 intact with no external damage. The attempt to make it look like damage in transit failed, as they forgot to include the missing bits of the Cap, the paint was solid and no paint or fumes inside the packaging...... Oh, and their response was 'They can guarantee it was not packed like that' . With a difference of 10 grammes between the Cans as well, I find the colour match is miles out on the Trial ass'y- .....So I have had to repaint the Brackets and to do the rest of the Carrier Frame as well . Decals are on order, as is the Spindle Drive Belt.

Just set this up as I have to check my new Blades for my Deck project. Imagine the Se-Saw principle or a pair of scales. Hopefully the pics will explain the principle for you. The idea is to set it up on a very flat surface with a straight Bar to fit snugly through the Blade Centre bore and to roll without friction resistance either way (left or right). Out of Balance- And well balanced- Surprised even these new genuine OEM Blades are out of balance. Idea is to carefully remove metal from the heavier side until perfectly balanced. Then just ensure they're fitted centrally on the Spindles and torque the retaining nuts or bolts to what ever the manufacturer specifies. Any probs, just ask.

Look's great. As for vibration, I presume you have checked the Blades for Balance after (if you have) Sharpening?. Often a balance issue with high speed rotating metal.

Only seen pics of one on here from Scotland where they were built -- LINK- Solid as Highland Granite by all accounts.

Certainly look's in better health than Andy's (Wheeledhorseman) D200 that he covered in a Thread a few years back on RS. I remember he was also mystified with those tiny WH Stickers. Nice big old lump of a Garden Tractor.

Good effort Chris !, still some way to go to reach the abilities of the old Top Gear Team with Caravans though .

See you've been busy Norm . Glad it's all running well after a good workout !.

It looks better now Norm. Difficult job getting the sealant off initially, I had to chip it off, then deal with the rust and prep. Wish I knew what they used, 'cause I would put some back on it. Been slapping the old Tractor Enamel on the underside of the Deck (first coat), mainly to use up the remainder in the can- Belt Covers and Rear Chute painted today, so they're dangling in the Garage to dry.

Wouldn't be for a Tractor........ for a project (on paper at idea stage) that would require a 90 degree drive with a Universal Joint on the input Shaft.

I got curious and had to look up the Spec on all but one of your Chainsaws. I could not relate to the use of the word 'Automatic' in the Model name and notice the Plunger on the rear near the Handle of 3 models. I found they have an Automatic Oil Feed and a Manual Pump !. Interesting!.

Would love to get a hold of one of those 90 degree Shaft Drive Units on top of it .