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Thought I would give you an update on the old Hymac engine. After changing the injectors it still seemed to run rough at high speed. (popping and spiting). It also smoked more than it had when I first bought it (Blue). Thought I would give the scouring powder a try. Ran the engine without cleaner an...

Brian Did you mean that the other machines do not show on the link? There should have been a Chaseside crane. Dandy D. That would be a large oil drum! I would not be too sure of lifting that with any thing other than a very light material. I would of thought a machine of that build/era would have ma...

Just for those whom have not seen these on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260478138895&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280393120499&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180409963559&ssP...

Hi
No doubt this has been covered before but what are the correct colours for the different models.

Regards Peter

Some of the Ford D series engines were turboed from new at about 140hp iirr. I cannot remember if they were 330s or 360 (cu in). As already said (and I know next to nowt) the sump out of a early cargo or D series would be wrong due to engines being inclined. I think the reference to custom cab in an...

Had not spotted the the extra box but of course it is mentioned in the blurb.

Hardly dare post this but have a look at someones ingenuity.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

And no I am not trying to sell it.

Grani we had a major based Weatherill 12H fitted with a Brockhouse t/c and would have put it at about 1959/60. It was quite quick forward and back when adjusted right but it would easily get too hot and then would hardly drag its self along. Even in the late 70s early 80s parts were impossible. A fa...

Some of you might find this interesting!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUHmtdvi ... re=related

It may be the 4.98 type engine with about 65-70 hp.
So would that have made it a 272??

I don't think I can copy and paste. It is worth signing up to CMN, they have many pictures of old plant and trucks.

Have a look at this link, you may need to scroll down a little.

http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/m ... tml#p23572

Regards Peter

Ah Brian, you were nearly on the flatest part of Essex!

Would have loved to have gone to the Suffolk farm sale last week near Hadleigh, some very interesting old machines.

Regards Peter

How about this!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-TRACTOR_W0QQ ... C294%3A200

They look so much smarter with the grill in the correct silver.

What made you change to the UK look? (rather than export grill and wheels).

Yes great scenary Steven.

Looking at the wheel colour on yours I note that it looks fairly subdued. Do folk make the mistake of painting with an orange that is too bright and hard?
Were does the clour lie in relation to say Nuffield or Howard oranges?

Steven can you post a picture direct on here?

What is wrong with the picture I have posted? The Gov said it is OK

What colour should the exhaust be?

Thanks Brian.
I think he is OK on the badges but dare I say the grill is orange.

Is this what it should look like?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/261 ... 34.jpg?v=0

Hi All This afternoon I was looking at a very nicely restored orange wheel super. I know this has been talked about quite a lot but here are some finishing questions. Colour of grill? Colour of front badge? Colour/type of side bonnet bages? Was everything coated in blue at the factory? They had to u...

Thanks Brian.

Thanks for the reply Brian. He has borrowed a w/s manual for the new major but I just wondered if there is any thing peculiar to the Super. Also can he use a shaft from any model of Major?

Regards Peter

Hi
F in L's early Super has just severed the left wheel. Any pointers as to removal of said shaft would be appreciated. Is then anything to be careful with when removing the top cover (and replacing).

Regards Peter

Mike sorry to ask a daft question but why do you need to use the lift arms when operating the hedge trimmer?

Are there crossed wires here?
Is the object in question the item with clipped on pipes and an orange/red colour?.

Great photos ( I will duck but I always find the conversions more exciting than plain ag!) Is the chain on the stabilizers for safety, for lifting them or because part of the hydraulic system is inop? Power steering looks a different make from the UK ones. Interesting that the tractor was supplied w...