slf-uk 914 #1 Posted December 24, 2018 Today Joseph and I hooked his tractors of choice out of storage for some Christmas workshop fun. A very diverse choice this year We last used this Westwood diesel back in 2010 and I can't remember what is wrong with it We last used the D-160 about 18mths ago and it has a number of electrical issues You may remember this Bolens Husky 1054 from John's. We have already invested a lot of time and parts into this tractor and still have lots to do Iain 6 pmackellow, Triumph66, Alan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted December 24, 2018 Spoilt for choice a bit. But no doubt all three will be up and running by New Year. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #3 Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Stormin said: Spoilt for choice a bit. But no doubt all three will be up and running by New Year. And don't forget the photo's and video. I know of a D-160 test driver if Joseph is too busy behind the camera. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted December 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, Alan said: And don't forget the photo's and video. I know of a D-160 test driver if Joseph is too busy behind the camera. Alan, Calvin might be a tipsy from his glasses of Christmas sherries to be of any help...... just thinking of the brambles event at RPT back in August... 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #5 Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Triumph66 said: Alan, Calvin might be a tipsy from his glasses of Christmas sherries to be of any help...... just thinking of the brambles event at RPT back in August... I've just reminded Calvin about that Andrew. He's still blaming me for not installing a guard to keep feet away from steering gear. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #6 Posted December 25, 2018 Very nice upcoming projects, looking forward to all, but especially the Westwood diesel. 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #7 Posted December 25, 2018 5 hours ago, HeadExam said: Very nice upcoming projects, looking forward to all, but especially the Westwood diesel. I am also looking forward to the Westwood D1200 as well. It was the first tractor I ever drove. Here is a much younger me on the tractor, and tractor looked a lot better then (yes we do have two of them). 4 Stormin, WestwoodW8Gazelle, HeadExam and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted December 25, 2018 What's the diesel engine make. Joseph? 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #9 Posted December 25, 2018 I thought those were Lombardini 8hp engines Norm 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #10 Posted December 25, 2018 i will have to answer this one as tractor boy is now asleep dreaming of tractors. The Westwood has a Lombardini 6LD 360 engine, which is 6.4hp and 360cc Iain 2 Triumph66 and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #11 Posted December 26, 2018 In their day those diesel Westwoods were not exactly a “happy” machine. Rather typical of a diesel lump being dropped into a petrol chassis. Later on Countax had the same issue putting the Yanmar lump into the A20/50. Westwoods suffered bad vibration, broken fuel pipes and chafed wiring and then , Fire! If one saw a burnt out Westwood it was invariably a diesel! 2 Triumph66 and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #12 Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) We have the Westwood running and I am pleased with it. Video update: Edited December 29, 2018 by Joseph 4 WestwoodW8Gazelle, Alan, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #13 Posted December 29, 2018 The paintwork come up well with the T cut Good video yet again 2 Joseph and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted December 30, 2018 Well done. Now what about the other two? 3 Alan, Triumph66 and Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #15 Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Stormin said: Well done. Now what about the other two? Thanks Norm. We are currently working on the D-160 and so far have replaced the coil, points, condenser, HT lead, LT wiring and plug. It now has a decent spark and today we will be working on the fuel system. 3 Triumph66, Alan and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #16 Posted December 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Joseph said: Thanks Norm. We are currently working on the D-160 and so far have replaced the coil, points, condenser, HT lead, LT wiring and plug. It now has a decent spark and today we will be working on the fuel system. Half a Horse is looking forward to his big brother joining him at the shows. 2 Triumph66 and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #17 Posted December 30, 2018 10 hours ago, Stormin said: Well done. Now what about the other two? Correction! What about the Bolens?! 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #18 Posted January 1, 2019 Tractor on fire We rebuilt the fuel system and fitted a new fuel pipe on the D160. We then connected a new battery and started it up. It ran well for a couple of minutes, then smoke and flames started coming from under the battery tray. We switched the tractor off and investigated. The regulator had shorted out and ignited debris. It was a bit of a shock but fortunately only a new regulator is required, unless it has killed the stator. 5 Stormin, Triumph66, pmackellow and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #19 Posted January 2, 2019 I think it might be toast 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, slf-uk said: I think it might be toast Does look like it got slightly warm. 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #21 Posted January 3, 2019 Those aren't cheap, hope you can source an aftermarket part, some of the original NOS stuff goes right of 60 dollars US, even aftermarket ones go 30 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #22 Posted January 3, 2019 12 hours ago, HeadExam said: Those aren't cheap, hope you can source an aftermarket part, some of the original NOS stuff goes right of 60 dollars US, even aftermarket ones go 30 For the moment I have ordered one of the newer shaped aftermarket ones. I will be looking for a original but as you said, I will need to save up some money first. In this country we have the extra joy of the Post Office for anything ordered overseas, unless it comes via ebay Global Shipping. Before Christmas I ordered something overseas which cost me £12, the Post Office then charged me £2 import duty and £8 handling fee, plus 20% tax, giving an overall import cost of £12 - 100% increase on the initial purchase price. The Post Office does have a massive hole in its pension scheme which it needs help with, but this is taking the biscuit. Iain 2 HeadExam and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #23 Posted January 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, slf-uk said: For the moment I have ordered one of the newer shaped aftermarket ones. I will be looking for a original but as you said, I will need to save up some money first. In this country we have the extra joy of the Post Office for anything ordered overseas, unless it comes via ebay Global Shipping. Before Christmas I ordered something overseas which cost me £12, the Post Office then charged me £2 import duty and £8 handling fee, plus 20% tax, giving an overall import cost of £12 - 100% increase on the initial purchase price. The Post Office does have a massive hole in its pension scheme which it needs help with, but this is taking the biscuit. Iain Alexis de Tocqueville was sent to America in 1831 by the French government to study many aspects of our government and wrote a book about his findings and comparing them to some of the problems Europe was facing due to a socialistic government. He believed one day America would fall to the same ways as more people demanded more for doing less. We are arriving at that state as we speak. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #24 Posted January 6, 2019 We have made a video update on the Wheelhorse D-160. Further work is required but it is now running 4 HeadExam, Stormin, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted January 6, 2019 Well done, Joseph. That exhaust's a fair hight. Is a MF one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
