expeatfarmer 591 #51 Posted December 12, 2014 Bad news, at some point in it's past there has been a catastrophic failure in this engine which has smashed various holes in the block. These have been superbly repaired with alloy welding, it now turns out that the crank must have snapped and been welded and then re ground. Before grinding it measured 40 thou. oval, machinist tried to grind it round and found a cavity in the weld so unfortunately crank is scrap. Goods news is my friend Anthony in Hereford has sent me a replacement which just needs a tidy up and we should be good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #52 Posted December 12, 2014 Sorry to hear the crank is scrap, Johnathan. Pleased a replacement is on it's way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #53 Posted December 15, 2014 Managed to get all the parts back today, replacement crank was ground to -30 thou. to suit available shells. Hope to start re-assembly in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #54 Posted December 16, 2014 Some photos showing the extent of previous block repair and the stellite weld peeling off the crank. The stellite must be very hard, the grinder said his machine had taken 4 thou off the crank and 10 thou off the grinding wheel ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #55 Posted December 16, 2014 wow, amazing what you can do if you need to fix something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #56 Posted December 16, 2014 You should see it in the flesh metal, Mark. Hats off to who ever did the repair work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #57 Posted December 20, 2014 Hooray up and running today, 40 psi oil pressure at tick over. Took it for a test drive along the road delivering Christmas cards and then back home for a dig.I am amazed it is fast powerful and operates on multi service functions so that you can lift and crowd etc at the same time. Going to make a set of swamp pads for the tracks next. 2 meadowfield and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #58 Posted December 20, 2014 Well done Johnathan. Looks great. Going over to Duncs tomorrow. May just make a slight diversion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #59 Posted December 20, 2014 That really is the dogs doodahs, what a beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #60 Posted December 20, 2014 I should be about Norman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #61 Posted December 20, 2014 What a superb restoration, top marks !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #62 Posted December 20, 2014 Thank you. I am hoping to take it to tractor world along with my unrestored Whitlock loader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #63 Posted December 21, 2014 Happy Christmas this year for you then Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #64 Posted December 21, 2014 How about taking it to Newby Hall Tractor Fest as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #65 Posted December 21, 2014 where is that and when? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #66 Posted December 21, 2014 Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE June 6th and 7th 2015 It would look great there, make a change from all the red tractors !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #67 Posted December 21, 2014 I'll fill you in on it when I next call, Johnathan. Thought it a bit wild today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #68 Posted December 21, 2014 Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE June 6th and 7th 2015 It would look great there, make a change from all the red tractors !! Need some yellow & white ones there me thinks Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #69 Posted January 20, 2015 Had a day out with the Digger today in snow plough mode, worked well with plenty of grunt but ideally the hydraulic ram for the dozer could do with a float position. The ram is double acting so stays where you put it instead of following the ground contours. Gave the old Whitlock an outing to blow the dust off. 7 Stormin, Triumph66, Ian and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #70 Posted January 20, 2015 It's alright for some. There's nothing down here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #71 Posted January 21, 2015 That's a very classy machine to clear snow with.... I bet you had a big grin on your face at the time... I would have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #72 Posted January 21, 2015 He'll have more to shift this morning. We've even got it down here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #73 Posted January 21, 2015 oh wow!!!! how much fun is that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #74 Posted January 21, 2015 Chores become easier when you can tinker with your toys at the same time. Need a tow behind gritter for it now. Even more brownie points because Janet's car was snowed in and now she can drive it out thanks to the snow plough. She says I should have got one years ago.! I did not tell her I had all the bits for years. 2 nigel and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #75 Posted January 21, 2015 I like the last sentence; I think we have all done that! I know I certainly have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
