Darmic1 447 #126 Posted September 18, 2017 The big moment of truth! Will it all work ok? Course it will! Started 1st pull, drive engages smoothly and no leaks or noises from the gearbox. Here's a short video for you...... 4 the showman, S1g, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #127 Posted September 18, 2017 Looks good Darren. Bet you are pleased with it. What next. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #128 Posted September 19, 2017 Runs well and looks the dogs whatsits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #129 Posted September 19, 2017 Sounds good Darren, bet your neighbours are pleased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #130 Posted September 19, 2017 Looks great Darren I take it that it's road legal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #131 Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks guys! Yes, I am very pleased with it, and of course my neighbours love it! Why wouldn't they? Considering I fix most of their garden stuff too......... they don't have a choice! Lol!!! It's a private road Nigel, residents only........ Can't have any old 'riff raff' hanging about???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #132 Posted September 19, 2017 Fitted the scythe mower again today to measure up for a belt....... Just what is the correct way to work out how long a belt is required???? Well, I just cut a length of string, went around the pulleys until it met up and marked the overlap....... So at least I now know how long a piece of string is! Lol!!! Here's the belt fitted and the patented toe nail clipper, I mean scythe mower in action! 2 Anglo Traction and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #133 Posted September 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Darmic1 said: It's a private road Nigel, residents only........ Can't have any old 'riff raff' hanging about???? That's Nigel stuffed. That looks like a H&S bods nightmare, Darren. Love it. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #134 Posted September 19, 2017 Great work Darren You should be pleased with the result. That Scythe attachment look's a real piece of a beast. Good to see a machine with loads of Attachments. Edit- Your car takes me back to 2004 and my ST220 loved it, but was a Point earner 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #135 Posted September 19, 2017 Love my ST, its the derv 2.2 powered version...... 40+ mpg driven like a loon, almost 60 on a run! But it seems to have a love affair with my £££'s tho...... Clutch, flywheel, rear suspension, crank pulleys and idlers, oh and tyres too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #136 Posted September 21, 2017 Today was my 1st full day on the reassembly, and I was able to get lots of little jobs done. The pulley on the scythe mower was not a good fit to the rotary shaft and had a small wobble. I made a sleeve from some steel tube, slotted it to allow it to clamp tight. Drilled a hole for the clamp bolt and refitted pulley. Pleased to say the 'fix' worked. Next on the list was to measure for a chain to drive the Rotavator attachment and fit it. Also needed to replace a grub screw on the engine pulley which was chewed up before restoration...... Fitted the tool frame and Hoes 2 days ago, here's the picture of that...... 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #137 Posted September 21, 2017 Fitted the Rotavator too, here's the pictures...... and took it for a drive....... https://youtu.be/kyUjDB3ISJ8 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #138 Posted September 21, 2017 Decided to have a go at fitting the large plough wheels and the plough...... I have to say its flippin heavy, lifting the machine onto the offset ploughing axle! It's quite a beast once assembled!!! 4 S1g, Alan, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #139 Posted September 22, 2017 That looks on fantastic machine now. I bet your well chuffed. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #140 Posted September 22, 2017 On 19 September 2017 at 6:50 PM, Darmic1 said: Love my ST, its the derv 2.2 powered version...... 40+ mpg driven like a loon, almost 60 on a run! But it seems to have a love affair with my £££'s tho...... Clutch, flywheel, rear suspension, crank pulleys and idlers, oh and tyres too! It's a ford, what do you expect. Best thing I ever did was to get rid of mine. Lol. In all seriousness though, that machine looks awesome. I'd be very surprised if you don't get first place at Newbury. You certainly deserve it with all the time and work you've put into this. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #141 Posted October 9, 2017 The Farmer's Boy did me proud over the weekend...... Giving me my first ever 'Win' at a show! 1st place in the Horticultural Class section and a very happy owner! 4 nigel, Stormin, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #142 Posted October 9, 2017 Well deserved mate, well done 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #143 Posted October 12, 2017 It did look awesome in the flesh, particularly with all the different attachments. Good luck with building the trailer. First place very well deserved. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardman 30 #144 Posted October 13, 2017 Looks fabulous ..I really must get to some of the big shows in the Uk to see great restorations like this . The picture of the yours and Gareth's stunning howard Gem line up really had we wishing i was there!!! 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
