Ian 2,417 #26 Posted September 23, 2014 That's a great project Nathan, I've always wanted one of those Keep us updated on how the rebuild is going please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #27 Posted September 23, 2014 Trust me mark I will be making room very soon . They will be plenty of photos Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dibnah 19 #28 Posted September 24, 2014 looks like my projects are on hold again---- stuck an axe in my right palm on Monday-- in Feb I cut my thumb off on the bench saw so its advice only I'm afraid Nathan! 2 diggerjames and nathanwhittaker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #29 Posted September 24, 2014 Yeah yeah we will see about that Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #30 Posted September 24, 2014 looks like my projects are on hold again---- stuck an axe in my right palm on Monday-- in Feb I cut my thumb off on the bench saw so its advice only I'm afraid Nathan! poor excuse Paul I want to see widestride running! hope the hand is ok... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #31 Posted September 24, 2014 Nathan I thought Dibnah was Paul Why do you call him Tom?? 2 Dibnah and nathanwhittaker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #32 Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Norman and Nathan I have two dumpers one complete and operational and another which I am restoring. Having a clear out of machines i have duplicates of so if anyone wants an MG5 or MG2 let me know I have three to go. I also have some spares for the dumper.I guess you will know of the two sources of new spares for all crawlers Nathan but if not give me a shout. My current searches are for an MG40 with Sachs Diesel engine and the wheeled version of the MG6 known as an ITW. Both my dumpers originated from Headingley water works in Yorkshire, I suspect that yours Nathan may have been a working Partner as I know they were sold off as a job lot some years ago, one went to a light railway for ballast transport. I have recently bought a 30" and a 36" pair of Ransomes lawnmowers powered by a version of the MG2 engine I have the 30" running and am now in training to be able to run fast enough to use it. 1 nathanwhittaker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #33 Posted September 25, 2014 Having a clear out of machines i have duplicates of so if anyone wants an MG5 or MG2 let me know I have three to go. Now he tells me just after I've bought a lathe. Put adds in the for sale section, Johnathan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #34 Posted September 25, 2014 Nathan I thought Dibnah was Paul Why do you call him Tom?? Too be honest I'm not sure but he does prefer to be called Tom Hi Norman and Nathan I have two dumpers one complete and operational and another which I am restoring. Having a clear out of machines i have duplicates of so if anyone wants an MG5 or MG2 let me know I have three to go. I also have some spares for the dumper.I guess you will know of the two sources of new spares for all crawlers Nathan but if not give me a shout. My current searches are for an MG40 with Sachs Diesel engine and the wheeled version of the MG6 known as an ITW. Both my dumpers originated from Headingley water works in Yorkshire, I suspect that yours Nathan may have been a working Partner as I know they were sold off as a job lot some years ago, one went to a light railway for ballast transport. I have recently bought a 30" and a 36" pair of Ransomes lawnmowers powered by a version of the MG2 engine I have the 30" running and am now in training to be able to run fast enough to use it. Thanks for that buddy you don't have a hydraulic pump what connects too the drive on the left hand side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #35 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Hi Nathan, I don't think the original ransomes hydraulic unit will fit as it is a dumper and has been heavily modified at the rear to accommodate the skip, normally the back wall would support the pump. I have fitted a geared hydraulic pump to the PTO output before though. Will be interesting to see how you plan to use the dumper with implements, would it not be better to go for an original resoration? Edited September 25, 2014 by Rocboni 1 nathanwhittaker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #36 Posted September 25, 2014 Hey Rocboni, welcome to mom, sounds like you might know a bit about mg's.... Come say hello in the introduction section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #37 Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Nathan, I don't think the original ransomes hydraulic unit will fit as it is a dumper and has been heavily modified at the rear to accommodate the skip, normally the back wall would support the pump. I have fitted a geared hydraulic pump to the PTO output before though. Will be interesting to see how you plan to use the dumper with implements, would it not be better to go for an original resoration? I'm making it so the bucket can come off then on the tipping bar make some adaptor brackets so I can fit a snow plough on then using the tipping lever too lift it up and down if that makes any sense it does in my head Oh yeah welcome too the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #38 Posted September 26, 2014 Thank you Nathan, Jonathan told me about it on Wednesday. Makes sense, and sounds like it's not going to alter the integrity of the dumper as the parts could be removed. I presume you want it to lift using hydraulics? And manual lifting bar might be cheaper to make.p The ransomes hydraulic pump has the PTO sticking out of it aswell and is very bulky for what it is. I would suggest you look for a geared hydraulic pump and couple it to the output shaft. That's what I did anyway. Somthing like this, it's geared up as the shift spins too slow for a pump to be coupled direct. Ebay 291216755964 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #39 Posted September 26, 2014 Welcome to MOM Rocboni, a couple of great helpful first posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #40 Posted September 26, 2014 I think I might stick to the manual lifting option all depends how heavy the plough etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #41 Posted September 27, 2014 Well I've got her too the workshop and me and James got her running. Pics and videos too follow shortly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #42 Posted September 27, 2014 Well done. Mark going to lose the challenge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #43 Posted September 27, 2014 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #44 Posted September 27, 2014 Well done. Mark going to lose the challenge? I want an unlike button 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #45 Posted September 27, 2014 He's got too the end of the weekend to get bendy running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #46 Posted September 27, 2014 I shall try and post a video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #48 Posted September 27, 2014 He's got too the end of the weekend to get bendy running If you mean running as in engine (like yours) then I might stand a chance if you mean driving, unlike yours then unlikely 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #49 Posted September 27, 2014 I'll let you into a secret Mark we haven't drove it Yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #50 Posted September 27, 2014 it will be driving Monday night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
