BC Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Vic Mathers latest tractor acquisition is this L reg John Deere 3130 I think...but correct me if I'm wrong. Vic was saying it had a Duncan cab on it which he has removed and sold on. Given I'm over in his area at least once a week I think I will follow the restoration of this classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard_S Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Nice old bus, look forward to seeing it make some progress! Is it mechanically right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 All Vic said was she was a bit smokey but I assume the head will be off and his mechaic will be in for a look Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hope the hydraulics are ok on this project Bill........ the 3130 has oil imersed brakes, when the linings wear out the hydraulics fill up with metal particles from the metal to metal contact in the brakes....... and fill everything the pumps the spools the job lot. I learnt about that from a tractor that cashquick enterprises had, from memory was a good tractor but the hydraulic problems meant an expensive re build so he sold the tractor on. Looking forward to seeing a bit more of your updates on the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Paul I,ll have to tell Vic about that since well I think this is the first encounter he has had with a John Deere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Paul I,ll have to tell Vic about that since well I think this is the first encounter he has had with a John Deere. No probs Bill, if he checks the hydraulic filters ( especially if they look like they haven't been touched in a long while) and the brakes aren't too badly worn then chances are it be ok, just something for him to be aware of. Sometimes others mistakes make jobs a bit easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Yes Paul...learning by mistakes can be a usefui thing....I usually don't make the same mistake twice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I went in past to see Vic yesterday and his mechanic has the head off and found a gremlin nut and a damaged valve in the head. New valve on order which should arrive on Monday and should be running again by Monday. They were quite happy with the bores so no need to spend £ 500 + VAT on a set of pistons and liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Making progress with the project Bill, that be a relief when the Deere up and running again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I could bet my cotton socks it could well be up and running as Vic said by Monday assuming the replacement value arrives.Paul. Although Vic is 78 he flies about like a young one and his restoration progress quickly. He want to get it out of the workshop and into the back of one of his container vans freeing up space so they can get to work on panel replacements on a 1990's Scania V8 143. Straying off topic slightly but on the subject of Scania's the mechanic was replacing a manifold stub on Vic's son's Colin's Scania R620 V8. Vic was saying this unit was getting ready for a haulage job they have never done in 45 years of business. An ex employee of Vic who worked in the office died of cancer at the age of 56 and it was his wish that instead of a hearse he wished to be transported from his home to the crematorium on the back of a lorry. `I have never seen this done before but Vic said his son Colin was honoured to be asked to do this job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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