Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted November 17, 2014 Had a run up to expeatfarmers today, to have a look at his latest toy he's been working on. Still work to be done hydraulic wise but runs nice. 4 nigel, the showman, Ian and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted November 17, 2014 I like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #3 Posted November 17, 2014 That is cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #4 Posted November 17, 2014 Unbelievable. That is fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted November 17, 2014 That is very nice! Is that a home made build or an approved attachment made for MG crawlers?? I like the paint job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted November 17, 2014 Is that a home made build or an approved attachment made for MG crawlers?? I think it's a bit of both. Jonathans had to make some bits himself. Hopefully he'll pop on and enlighten you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted November 17, 2014 That's really neat, I like that a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #8 Posted November 17, 2014 It's came a long way Jonathan, 3 Ian, Wallfish and OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #9 Posted November 17, 2014 Certainly has it was a Yorkshire Water Dumper which I bought from a guy in Suffolk! Minus engine and skip. I had heard of a digger that would bolt in to the Chassis and found a company in France that still made them. I have dropped it lower in the frame to increase the digging depth. The dozer blade is an original ransomes Ramdozer I bought off a lad called Henry down in Kent years ago. I used the original frame to make the blade mounting. It also has an electric start, dynamo and lights I mounted a lucas Dynastart above the gearbox driving a large pulley bolted to the back of the flywheel. Ransomes had a similar set up on some of the ITW machines just driving a dynamo but that worked on a pulley on the clutch casing. I still have a new set of track pads to fit and some of the hydraulics to connect once I have changed the connectors and shortened some of the hoses. The dozer has full side tilt both ways for spreading and snowploughing as well as acting as a ground anchor for digging. Many thanks to my friend Rhys who carried out the re furb of the main tub and track gear. ( only another twelve to do Rhys) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted November 17, 2014 Now that looks like a very handy machine to have, it looks the part as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #11 Posted November 18, 2014 Beautiful machine , never seen one with a digging bucket on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #12 Posted November 18, 2014 Your welcome Jonathan, it was good fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #13 Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Jonthan asked me to post some pictures of his progress,so here they are.. Edited November 28, 2014 by Rocboni 3 Ian, OldBuzzard and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #14 Posted November 28, 2014 That is rather nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #15 Posted November 28, 2014 I dont know what is nicer, the MG or the large Snap on tool box behind it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted November 28, 2014 They both look better in the flesh. The bit I like is you walk straight from living room into the garage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted November 29, 2014 A beautiful machine, keep the pic's coming please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #18 Posted November 29, 2014 I dont know what is nicer, the MG or the large Snap on tool box behind it It's hard to imagine anything nicer than the MG AND the Snap on tool box They both look better in the flesh. The bit I like is you walk straight from living room into the garage. A house designed around the way we think, great stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #19 Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) It's looking good, can't wait to have a go. Edited November 29, 2014 by Rocboni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted November 29, 2014 It's looking good, can't wait to have a go. Wait your turn. I'm nearer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #21 Posted November 29, 2014 Just finished sorting all the hydraulics and it works a treat. Unfortunately the engine has developed an awful knock, the only thing not touched in the rebuild was the big end as it seemed ok, now have to strip it all out. Anyone got a good spare engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #22 Posted November 29, 2014 Titch sanders at Machinery Decals supplied the decals and some unique ones for the dozer copied from an original brochure picture. Thanks Titch. Most of the new parts came from Neil Jarrett and Stennets of Ipswich. Without these guys our hobby would be a lot harder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #23 Posted November 29, 2014 Sorry to hear about the engine, Johnathan. No engine suitable in one of the others for the time being? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #24 Posted November 30, 2014 That looks awesome! Well done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #25 Posted December 2, 2014 Stripped out the engine, big end journal is badly scored, looks as if previous engine owner fitted new shells to a scored crank and subsequent wear debris has blocked oil feed. A lesson to be learned when buying parts, I checked big end for play when I had piston off but did not strip it to actually look at it. Engine has run for about 20 minutes before serious rattle started and oil pressure disappeared.I will now replace all crank bearings and timing chain and then I know for sure that every bearing in the whole tractor is as spec from new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
