Stormin 4,458 #26 Posted February 10, 2018 He didn't manage to sell it you then, Andrew? 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #27 Posted February 11, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 8:02 AM, Stormin said: He didn't manage to sell it you then, Andrew? Very tempted Norm but it is the logistics of transporting it and storing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #28 Posted February 11, 2018 On 09/02/2018 at 10:10 PM, Triumph66 said: Well I saw Chris earlier today and saw his new toy. It is a very impressive bit and of kit and we both agreed that we were surprised the model never took off. It was great to catch up with him today and I look forward to catching up with him at RPT this August. Blowing UK grass up a tube has never really worked. Seen all sorts of attempts but most only worked properly when conditions were "just right" and if it's a commercial machine in a commercial application you have to go regardless. Those machines designed and built in the land of cheap gasoline were a bit thirsty for the UK. 1 2 the showman and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #29 Posted February 24, 2018 Had a spare afternoon today so I thought I would clean the fuel tank on the Toro which is still in the van. I was surprised how heavy it was, once removed I filled it with Caustic soda and left it for an hour then tipped a very brown gunge out then washed it out with the hose. Having a look in the shed I found a gallon of acid concrete cleaner so that was tipped in the tank, after 30 minutes of it bubbling like a witch's cauldron I tipped it out and flushed it out with the hose, finishing off with a hot air gun to dry it out, end result is a very clean tank, not a 100% but much better than it was. 4 Alan, Stormin, Cub Cadet and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #30 Posted March 10, 2018 Fuel tank refitted and fuel pipe and filter replaced. Ive been having trouble with the cap thats a Kelch twist and lock with the combined gauge, the original had a broken glass which allowed the water into the tank. I found a supply of the replacement glass in America but the post was three times the cost of the glass, I also found plenty on that auction site but again in America. Sitting in my kitchen drinking tea and looking round at bottle tops I almost siliconed a jar lid on it and did away with the gauge until I spotted one of Dylans bottles. the photos say the rest. 6 Alan, pmackellow, nigel and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #31 Posted March 10, 2018 Top job Great Grandad !! 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #32 Posted March 10, 2018 Poor Dylan! He can only have a two course meal now instead of a three course one. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #33 Posted March 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, pmackellow said: Top job Great Grandad !! 1 minute ago, Stormin said: Does Lauren know you've pinched her sons bottle? Only nicked 2 lids, one I used and one as a spare 2 Triumph66 and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #34 Posted March 10, 2018 Hope you asked Dylan's permission. You don't want him falling out with you. 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #35 Posted March 11, 2018 After doing the fuel tank and pipes I put a battery on and she started straight away, 2 pmackellow and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #36 Posted March 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, the showman said: After doing the fuel tank and pipes I put a battery on and she started straight away, Big grin at the Wheelhorse Shed then ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #37 Posted March 11, 2018 That's good, Chris. You can get it out of the van now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #38 Posted March 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Stormin said: That's good, Chris. You can get it out of the van now. Job for this week, get it out and washed off and up the drive under the car port 2 pmackellow and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #39 Posted March 16, 2018 All the kids went out today and the sun came out so its playtime. 6 Cub Cadet, Alan, pmackellow and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #40 Posted March 16, 2018 Pam's done a good job of the lawn with it. You'd best be careful or she'll claim it. The photos really show the size of the beast. Fifth wheel on the back and a swan neck trailer next? 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #41 Posted March 17, 2018 Really a great machine, I wish I could find one here in the states Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #42 Posted March 17, 2018 Pam looks almost impressed ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #43 Posted March 17, 2018 She wants it to go shopping. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #44 Posted March 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Stormin said: She wants it to go shopping. You would get a few bits in the back of that from the Pound Shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottwilson 76 #45 Posted April 12, 2018 Looks like a fantastic machine . I like the fact it’s unusual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
