paul 64 #1 Posted June 28, 2014 Hi all, You would think this barn would be empty of old machines now. I have had two rotovators , one tractor, zig zag harrows, trailed cultivator, allen scythe. There is a petter engine in there to come out yet, i don't know what model but has two flywheels about the size of shepard hut wheels and the engine is a bit smaller than me (I am six feet tall) also today I dug out two listers one is a d the other a junior, should keep me busy. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #2 Posted June 28, 2014 Wish I could find a barn like that All those projects to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #3 Posted June 29, 2014 You won't be short of winter projects with that lot Nice finds Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted June 29, 2014 Neat finds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted June 29, 2014 Your going to need another barn to put 'em in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #6 Posted June 29, 2014 Had a quick look at the model d today and wondered why it was quite easy to turn the flywheel by hand. Took the valve cover off and found one of the push rods is missing also i have no starting handle. If anyone has these at all and would like to sell them or tell me were i could get them that would be great. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #7 Posted July 4, 2014 Hi All. I have got most the parts for the model d now apart from the starting handle, so when the winter comes I will have something to do in the man cave. Must concentrate on finishing the tractor why the weathers nice, only problem is these farmers around here keep breaking things so I am forever welding various things up for them. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #8 Posted August 5, 2014 Here you go Neil. Some more pics of the lister d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #9 Posted September 20, 2014 Lister d finished now. Paul 5 Anglo Traction, Simon Taylor, nigel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted September 20, 2014 That looks a bit happier now, well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #11 Posted September 22, 2014 Great work Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted September 22, 2014 Really nice job you've made of that, Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #13 Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks all. I would rather see these and other items back to their former glory rather than rotting in a corner or the fate of the scrapyard especially when they are our heritige. You know when Britain made things. Paul 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #14 Posted October 21, 2014 Hi All This is the last engine in the mentioned barn, a Lister CS 6/1. I thought the engine was seized but when drained about 3 litres of water out it turned over as you can see the bore dosent look to bad. Just got to free most the moving parts up now. Paul 3 Lauber1, Anglo Traction and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #15 Posted October 22, 2014 like that fuel tank, reminds me of an old style lunch bucket. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #16 Posted October 22, 2014 That's good news about the engine not being seized Paul, your soon have it up and running at the speed you work That is a rather funky shaped gas tank 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #17 Posted October 22, 2014 it's not a fuel tank - it's a mail box good work btw 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted October 22, 2014 it's not a fuel tank - it's a mail box Or one of those things you take your cat to the vets in. 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #19 Posted October 22, 2014 Or one of those things you take your cat to the vets in. looks like one of my mrs handbags 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #20 Posted October 22, 2014 Hope your mrs does'nt want it back nigel , it stinks of diesel, no hole in it though so will have to see if your wifes left some money in it. Still judging be the other witty comments the smell could be a dead cat. Joke on the side it does have a badge on it but cant remember what it says, I will look. The cap on it is stamped B P (British Petroleum I suppose). I have just made the trolley for the engine today as the one on it was completely rotted so hopefully I can put it on and move it about this weekend. Paul 2 Lauber1 and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #21 Posted November 3, 2014 Hi All I didn't get round to putting the engine on its new trolley over the weekend but managed to get the gib keys out and remove the flywheels. That took most of Saturday, problem is it gets dark quick now or is it that it gets later earlier. Here is some pics. Paul 2 nigel and amcrules00 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted November 3, 2014 Making progress then mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #23 Posted November 4, 2014 Now that's a puller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #24 Posted November 4, 2014 HI I found a small frost crack in the barrel today. Will get it sorted tomorrow though. I will drill a hole at either end to the depth of the crack to stop the crack spreading then heat it in the oven at work to about 300 degrees then weld it up with cast rods then let it cool slowly. That will sort it. Don't think there's any other major problems at the moment (fingers crossed). Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul 64 #25 Posted November 15, 2014 Hi All, Welded the frost crack up now, also the engine is on its new trolley so I can move it about. It has all been cleaned up degreased and some undercoat on for the winter. The other parts I have at home to do over the winter. Ie the head, valves, fan and radiator. O also Nigels wifes hand bag (still stinks of diesel). Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites