bowtiebutler956 166 #251 Posted January 25, 2015 Very nice work Mark, and I love all custom decals on the gauges, etc.. It really makes it look like it came that way from Wheel Horse. Amazing! Matt 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #252 Posted January 25, 2015 Looks good. Can't help thinking though, something is missing above the lights switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #253 Posted January 25, 2015 Looks good. Can't help thinking though, something is missing above the lights switch. Cigar lighter ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #254 Posted January 26, 2015 Cigar lighter ? I don't smoke... 2 the showman and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #255 Posted January 26, 2015 Accessory socket then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #256 Posted January 26, 2015 Or clock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #257 Posted January 27, 2015 I have a plan for it... but not sure how weatherproof it will be 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #258 Posted January 27, 2015 Your dad would fit a drinks holder there. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #259 Posted January 27, 2015 Not enough room for a pint glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #260 Posted January 27, 2015 Not enough room for a pint glass. there is for a shot glass 2 meadowfield and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #261 Posted January 31, 2015 Today's update... Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from! Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable. Tested it.... It works! Plus I now have switch on and off able lights 5 Cub Cadet, diggerjames, nigel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #262 Posted February 1, 2015 Today's update... Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from! Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable. Tested it.... It works! Plus I now have switch on and off able lights Very nice work, it looks first class. You work bench looks alot like mine (overloaded), even to the point the your Horses seat is serving temporary work bench duty. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #263 Posted February 2, 2015 Looks really nice mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #264 Posted February 8, 2015 Finished the light looms, here's the sidelights at dusk And the spots 5 the showman, S1g, Cub Cadet and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #265 Posted February 8, 2015 Spot on. You've also done a good job of repairing the lawn. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #266 Posted February 9, 2015 You shouldn't have any problems seeing where your going with those lights 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #267 Posted February 21, 2015 Today's update, after being 12 nuts short of a full packet you can stop picking on me. A quick zap in my magic tank And voila, shiny nuts 2 Cub Cadet and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #268 Posted February 25, 2015 Another £100 or so lighter after import, I finally got fed up of the oil slick on the workshop floor and ordered this. Looks like an engine rebuild is now on the cards 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #269 Posted February 25, 2015 Are those kits unavailable over here, Mark? Or even more costly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #270 Posted February 25, 2015 I could get the bits here, but £70 for just the piston and rings, another £40 for the full gasket, oils seals and con rod seemed like a better deal. Our lad has had two k241 rebuild kits from the same chap so should be good to go 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #271 Posted February 25, 2015 Are you planning to bore the cylinder or stick with standard? I would be very interested to understand what you decided to to do any the reasons (I have a couple of Kohler's waiting for the same work). Thanks Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #272 Posted February 25, 2015 the bore isn't scored nor is there any massive wear marks - so it will stay standard. However the piston has quite a bit of sideways movement and the oil ring is non-existent! Given it's been split at some point and the gaskets are junk, I just want to stop it burning oil and dribbling, spitting out of every orifice. A 550cc displacement causes a lot of crank pressure and pushes oil out of places you'd never imagine. I once took the dipstick out when it was running and It's not going to be a massive worker, more of a show piece - but it certainly will be put through it's paces and I will test the whole 16hp 2 bowtiebutler956 and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #273 Posted February 28, 2015 Teeny update... Tension spring added to hold the diff lock out an make sure it disengages properly. Trying to come up with a linkage that works across the pivot point. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #274 Posted February 28, 2015 Noticed the double pulley where the brake would be. What have you got for brakes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #275 Posted February 28, 2015 Brake is at the front Norm 3 nigel, the showman and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites