Paul Palmer Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Jack390 said: Saw Richard Hammond today opening a classic car museum in Taunton. Not your average Monday morning! Saw that on Spotlight tonight Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger82 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Picked this load stuff up from euro auction today for brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 9 hours ago, SirTainly said: It's been a while, but we've had illness, issues with getting parts for the bushing press and lots of real life intrusions, including a leaking house roof. I've finally hammered these in, the press only was useful for finishing the bottom bush. Getting a longer t10 rod to make it fit was a challenge. Wish I'd never heard of a trapezoidal thread! Sounds like you've had a lot on your plate of late, hope you got the roof sorted..... All the ones I've done I've used a lump of normal M20 threaded bar and a couple of big plate washers to pull the king pin bushes in place rather than the specific special bushing tool... If they have knocked in ok just be careful that you haven't mushroom the top surfaces where the hammer has been as it'll tighten up on the king pin... On the Nuffield and Leylands they do recommend running the appropriate hand reamer through them to true them up before sliding the king pin back in but I've never reamed them just given them a lead edge with a half round file and a dose of grease and never had a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirTainly Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, Valley Axe Man said: Sounds like you've had a lot on your plate of late, hope you got the roof sorted..... All the ones I've done I've used a lump of normal M20 threaded bar and a couple of big plate washers to pull the king pin bushes in place rather than the specific special bushing tool... If they have knocked in ok just be careful that you haven't mushroom the top surfaces where the hammer has been as it'll tighten up on the king pin... On the Nuffield and Leylands they do recommend running the appropriate hand reamer through them to true them up before sliding the king pin back in but I've never reamed them just given them a lead edge with a half round file and a dose of grease and never had a problem.... Thanks, still waiting for the roofer to send the quote. It's looking like we need new flashing and some work on the chimney, which given the house was built over many years, the flashing is on the roof joins. The old stable, which is now the utility and tank room needs a new roof though. Shame because it looks nice with the old tiles, but they aren't right for the pitch, don't interlock and let water through, so it needs to be done to protect the stuff inside. I hope I avoided mushrooming by using the parts from the kit, and hammering on those with a hide hammer. The kit gave me a stepped tube that fitted inside the bushing, and I stuck the washer weight part on the end on that and tapped in compass point sequence on that. Fingers crossed! If not I'll be no doubt doing what you suggest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, SirTainly said: Thanks, still waiting for the roofer to send the quote. It's looking like we need new flashing and some work on the chimney, which given the house was built over many years, the flashing is on the roof joins. The old stable, which is now the utility and tank room needs a new roof though. Shame because it looks nice with the old tiles, but they aren't right for the pitch, don't interlock and let water through, so it needs to be done to protect the stuff inside. I hope I avoided mushrooming by using the parts from the kit, and hammering on those with a hide hammer. The kit gave me a stepped tube that fitted inside the bushing, and I stuck the washer weight part on the end on that and tapped in compass point sequence on that. Fingers crossed! If not I'll be no doubt doing what you suggest. Sounds like a long term project with your roofs.... Fingers crossed then sounds as though it's a fairly comprehensive kit for the bushes you bought, normally you just get the bottom thrust bearing and the upper and lower phosphor bronze bushes.... 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 My room for a day or two in having hip replacement luckily classic tractor came this morning so I've something to read at least 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Good luck with the Hip opp John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, jmd said: My room for a day or two in having hip replacement luckily classic tractor came this morning so I've something to read at least Best of luck with the operation. I’ve been told theres a nice photo in the toytrac section…😉 Edited November 21, 2023 by Jack390 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Speedy recovery John, hope all goes well with the op 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Jack390 said: Best of luck with the operation. I’ve been told theres a nice photo in the toytrac section…😉 Cheers Jack This photo by any chance Well done on first prize 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Valley Axe Man said: Speedy recovery John, hope all goes well with the op 👍 Cheers Paul So far so good all done and dusted now just waiting for epidural to wear off 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 44 minutes ago, jmd said: Cheers Jack This photo by any chance Well done on first prize 👍 Certainly is 👍thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, jmd said: Cheers Paul So far so good all done and dusted now just waiting for epidural to wear off Glad all went well John 👍 hope the breakfast is ok at your new short stay hotel (doubt there be any black pudding ) and fingers crossed you don't get a nurse the size of Dave Steele trying to give you a bed bath 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Cheers Paul No there's no full English unfortunately I haven't had one yet so hopefully they might be a bit more dainty 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Good news its all gone well John , we dont have full English down it Ipswich hospital just something they call porridge but looks like cement 😅 and as for nurses i think we have all the ones Paul is on about down here . Take care John Smithy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiestractor Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/21/2023 at 2:38 PM, jmd said: My room for a day or two in having hip replacement luckily classic tractor came this morning so I've something to read at least Get on the mend soon John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 57 minutes ago, smithy said: Good news its all gone well John , we dont have full English down it Ipswich hospital just something they call porridge but looks like cement 😅 and as for nurses i think we have all the ones Paul is on about down here . Take care John Smithy To be fair the food has been good and the nurses are all nice enough I'm being well look after cheers smithy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, Goodiestractor said: Get on the mend soon John Thanks Graham hopefully won't be to long till I'm feeling better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Good luck with that, soon be back on your feet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Having a few days away in Stratford but, had an offer from a friend to call and see his Same fleet, just have to persuade Mrs R now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 15 hours ago, super6 said: Good luck with that, soon be back on your feet Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger82 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Putting 40 cattle into shed for winter now . Fantastic morning to do it . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-model-farm Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Spent all day watching the Cheffins auction of the Jim Russell model collection. Bought four 1/32 scale Fergies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger82 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Cornish-model-farm said: Spent all day watching the Cheffins auction of the Jim Russell model collection. Bought four 1/32 scale Fergies. What did stuff make was stuff dear . There nice few bits you got 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-model-farm Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, trigger82 said: What did stuff make was stuff dear . There nice few bits you got Lots of different makes and scales obviously, so a full range of prices. The big Ferguson Black (1/12?)and Ferguson A made by Jim Russell himself made thousands, likewise the scratch built Ferguson combine. A Ferguson salesman's demonstration model with ploughs made £10,000 and the instruction book for it made over £8,000! I was more interested in the 1/32 models and they also made good money. A Brian Norman MF 1200 made £400, a Scaledown MF 65 High clearance, built by Dennis Goodburn, made £260. A Scaledown MF 65 with Selene 4WD also made £260. The real 1936 Ferguson A with Coventry Climax engine made £33,000. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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