meadowfield 1,900 #26 Posted January 16, 2015 I think they pull the bands like on a horse Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #27 Posted January 16, 2015 I know that, but how they connected is what I want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #28 Posted January 16, 2015 On rockers! They pull straight up http://www.tuinmachine-tweedehands.nl/data/upload/Shop/images/rupstractor-antiek5.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #29 Posted January 17, 2015 More progress this morning, left hand final drive, steering levers and main geaebox lid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #30 Posted January 17, 2015 Looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #31 Posted January 19, 2015 Right hand final drive and gear lever fitted. Test fit the engine, and final sand and it'll be ready for its top coat. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #32 Posted January 20, 2015 Neat little dynamo what is it off? Shed looks good where have you put it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #33 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Dynamo is actually a 12v 100W motor from an electric scooter. Spun it up on the milling machine at a few thousand revs with a regulator and it seemed to work, I don't think I'm fitting a battery though so lights will only work when engines running. Shed's on the patio, temporarily till it's done then it's going behind the other shed that's what I've told mum anyway..... Edited January 20, 2015 by Rocboni 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #34 Posted January 22, 2015 Engine and Dynamo fitted, will hing under the toolbox nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #35 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) My main worry is that the Dynamo spins too fast, time will tell. Edited January 22, 2015 by Rocboni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #36 Posted January 24, 2015 Got some paint on the main body this afternoon. 2 S1g and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #37 Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Can't wait to start bolting things on, couldn't resist putting the polished brass oil pressure guage in, not original but piece of mind knowing there's pressure and the big ends fine. Edited January 24, 2015 by Rocboni 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #38 Posted January 24, 2015 Nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #39 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Bit more progress today, paint seems to have dried well but really needs time to harden before painting the coach lines on. Also got new brass Serial no plates and gear plates, they were expensive but really look good! I want to put the tracks in the wide position so I'll need to turn up 3" 3/4" UNF theaded spacers. Edited January 25, 2015 by Rocboni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #40 Posted January 27, 2015 Made the spacers from 316 stainless as that's I had available. Fitted them up tonight. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #41 Posted January 31, 2015 Hydraulics fitted with back plate, also get the seat on. I've fitted a 3 way valve just incase I need to tap off the hydraulic feed for a dozer blade or similar...... Also purchased another Mg6!! That's 5 I've got now. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #42 Posted January 31, 2015 Also purchased another Mg6!! That's 5 I've got now. You going into competition with Johnathan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #43 Posted January 31, 2015 You going into competition with Johnathan? I'm stopping at 5 for a few years....... This mg6 is destined for somthing special, between us we will have some of the most desirable versions ever made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #44 Posted January 31, 2015 between us we will have some of the most desirable versions ever made. Methinks you already have. 1 Rocboni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #45 Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Been putting off painting the coach lines for a while, but it came to the point I couldn't go any further without doing them so, I did! Got the engine on and the oil guage piped in as well as the rest of the 3 point hitch and hydraulic ram. Edited February 6, 2015 by Rocboni 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #46 Posted February 10, 2015 Got the exhaust painted and fitted after modifying it, also the heat shield and petrol starting tank (this tractor is TVO) also got the fuel lines plumbed in with copper pipe. I have also fitted the brass plates I had made, not sure if I should fit the old Serial no plate and keep the new one for my next project or to stamp and fit the new one? Also started to paint the tracks, another job I hate but it's better than rebuilding with new rubbers, plates and bolts as well as painting them! I am also a track pad short😳😳 but Jonathan's sorted me out with a nice worn one to blend in😃 So I'm getting there, not long now until it's first run In a long time I imagine! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #47 Posted February 10, 2015 That's looking very nice. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #48 Posted February 13, 2015 Some decals on and a track 2 nigel and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #49 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Well, look what crawled out of the shed this afternoon, (pardon the pun) even if it was after a weeks worth of magneto problems! Still got the toolbox and bumper to sandblast and paint, then add some lights and it's done! Edited February 21, 2015 by Rocboni 4 S1g, Stormin, pmackellow and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #50 Posted February 21, 2015 Immediately bored after getting the crawler running, I decided to make a Towing frame so it has somthing to lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
