Routy56
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Thanks Gralucky find and fix Dave .... good job too .... swirl pot lid is missing off that new unit.. would cause all sorts of issues with a low-ish fuel level in the tank .... those high volume flow/return pumps need plenty of fuel around 'em to keep it flowing and feeding the HP unit
as said ..... bloody good job it was diesel in the tank
Gave up last night trying to get the locking ring on last night
SIL coming over this morning to help. Looks like I’ll have to fab a tool if brute force doesn’t work
Giles
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Only wrap them in Sandy ground or sports pitches where lots of sand is used on the pitches,
Giles
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Haha I got my card from Tony as well done plenty of product test for him and I’m a moderator on the forum there used to be very active on the forum there.Wow that’s nice to know
it’s surprising how well connected our members are
diggerjones
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Yeah seems dead over there now. Shame you couldn't tag it on to this site
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
the locking rings're right lil' bar stewards Dave .... had to fab up a tool for the Golf a while ago ...... no way could i have gotten it out or back in without it ..... but was struggling through an access port in the floor of the car ...Thanks Gra
Gave up last night trying to get the locking ring on last night
SIL coming over this morning to help. Looks like I’ll have to fab a tool if brute force doesn’t work
is now in me box of 'specials' labelled up as to what it is ..... will hopefully never need it again, but never say never and don't chuck out any special tools you make
at least yours is on the deck, as was the P38's when I did that one
... although accessible the ring took some cracking off initially
Routy56
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Yes I remember you doing the P38 being a Land Rover enthusiast myselfthe locking rings're right lil' bar stewards Dave .... had to fab up a tool for the Golf a while ago ...... no way could i have gotten it out or back in without it ..... but was struggling through an access port in the floor of the car ...
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is now in me box of 'specials' labelled up as to what it is ..... will hopefully never need it again, but never say never and don't chuck out any special tools you make
at least yours is on the deck, as was the P38's when I did that one
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That special tool for the Golf is indeed a work of art. I had visions of doing similar this morning
But two large screwdrivers, a crowbar and brute force from two fellas nailed it
All done by mid morning tea
️ break. They have now gone Christmas 
shopping 🛍 in the Insignia 
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
'S why I went looking for the pix of it this morning .... give you a bit of a clue about mineYes I remember you doing the P38 being a Land Rover enthusiast myself
That special tool for the Golf is indeed a work of art. I had visions of doing similar this morning
rather than having to start from scratch with a creation
Routy56
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Didn't think that I had much work on this week which suited me fine 
But Mark, a very good customer, said, "Can you just sort out the rest of the oversite at Stones Green before Christmas"
A few weeks ago I'd got so far with the crushed stuff on this new barn build before running out of tome.
Then over the next few days the heavens opened
"We have pumped it out ready"
Knowing that heavy rain is forecast over the Christmas Weekend, I thought, bugger, I 'll have to get this sorted.
"Yes, of course I'll get this done for my favourite customer"
So Wednesday morning rocked up with digger and dumper to get the job done. About -1c with ice on the puddles and top crusty
John was on the dumper. Half way through the morning, "Dave, there's oil spraying out from under neath. I thought that last load was bit dusty, then realised it was the spray"
Bugger - tipping ram hose had let go
So repairs took just over an hour after John had fetched a repayment made up hose from our local guy at Langham.
Had my lunch break early in the peace and quiet
Last load going in at dusk - John had effed off by then to have a haircut
So by the end of the day, I got the rest of the geotextile and crushed in place.
Bit of a bugger smoothing over the crushed mush
Mark, popped in as I was finishing. "Great job Dave. At least it will be ready if the steels show up in January like they said they would"
"Good luck with that if the other job is anything to go by. Merry Christmas, see yer next year"
So Ryan helped me jet wash the machines yesterday and we are now all set for the Big Man to visit overnight
But Mark, a very good customer, said, "Can you just sort out the rest of the oversite at Stones Green before Christmas"
A few weeks ago I'd got so far with the crushed stuff on this new barn build before running out of tome.
Then over the next few days the heavens opened
"We have pumped it out ready"
Knowing that heavy rain is forecast over the Christmas Weekend, I thought, bugger, I 'll have to get this sorted.
"Yes, of course I'll get this done for my favourite customer"
So Wednesday morning rocked up with digger and dumper to get the job done. About -1c with ice on the puddles and top crusty
John was on the dumper. Half way through the morning, "Dave, there's oil spraying out from under neath. I thought that last load was bit dusty, then realised it was the spray"
Bugger - tipping ram hose had let go
So repairs took just over an hour after John had fetched a repayment made up hose from our local guy at Langham.
Had my lunch break early in the peace and quiet
Last load going in at dusk - John had effed off by then to have a haircut
So by the end of the day, I got the rest of the geotextile and crushed in place.
Bit of a bugger smoothing over the crushed mush
Mark, popped in as I was finishing. "Great job Dave. At least it will be ready if the steels show up in January like they said they would"
"Good luck with that if the other job is anything to go by. Merry Christmas, see yer next year"
So Ryan helped me jet wash the machines yesterday and we are now all set for the Big Man to visit overnight
Merry Christmas to y'all 
Routy56
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Wow 2021 has been another exciting year out playing with my machines
Ongoing new Farm House build
Cake
Playtime
More playtime
My lovely sister, Sandra, and "Maggie"
Rule of 6
R and R
Another trainee
Life's a Gas with @Dr pecker
BBQ with some of the boys from our Lodge
Barn conversion commencement....
Photo of the Year
Darts in the Barn at Xmas
Always popular with the grandchildren
But, I finished the year in a traditional way with a good old burn up
Ongoing new Farm House build
Cake
Playtime
More playtime
My lovely sister, Sandra, and "Maggie"
Rule of 6
R and R
Another trainee
Life's a Gas with @Dr pecker
BBQ with some of the boys from our Lodge
Barn conversion commencement....
Photo of the Year
Darts in the Barn at Xmas
Always popular with the grandchildren
But, I finished the year in a traditional way with a good old burn up
doobin
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You need to get yourself a loader mate!
Didn't think that I had much work on this week which suited me fine
But Mark, a very good customer, said, "Can you just sort out the rest of the oversite at Stones Green before Christmas"
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A few weeks ago I'd got so far with the crushed stuff on this new barn build before running out of tome.
Then over the next few days the heavens opened
"We have pumped it out ready"
Knowing that heavy rain is forecast over the Christmas Weekend, I thought, bugger, I 'll have to get this sorted.
"Yes, of course I'll get this done for my favourite customer"
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So Wednesday morning rocked up with digger and dumper to get the job done. About -1c with ice on the puddles and top crusty
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John was on the dumper. Half way through the morning, "Dave, there's oil spraying out from under neath. I thought that last load was bit dusty, then realised it was the spray"
Bugger - tipping ram hose had let go
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So repairs took just over an hour after John had fetched a repayment made up hose from our local guy at Langham.
Had my lunch break early in the peace and quiet
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Last load going in at dusk - John had effed off by then to have a haircut
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So by the end of the day, I got the rest of the geotextile and crushed in place.
Bit of a bugger smoothing over the crushed mush
Mark, popped in as I was finishing. "Great job Dave. At least it will be ready if the steels show up in January like they said they would"
"Good luck with that if the other job is anything to go by. Merry Christmas, see yer next year"
So Ryan helped me jet wash the machines yesterday and we are now all set for the Big Man to visit overnight
Merry Christmas to y'all
Routy56
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Still ticking over here in NE Essex, going out to play a few days a week.......
Local job on the Golf Course, "Can you just take the turf off the 9th Tee? We need to renew the turf"
Nothing to see here, move on. While the boys worked their magic, I got the spanners out. The more observant with notice that my boom is on maximum offset. Poxy small stone under the pedal, would not come out until I waved some 19mm spanner at it
They really did not mess about getting the job done. 26T of the black stuff added and then turfed before close of play the same day.
"While you are here, can you just clean out the ditch, put in this 6m pipe and back fill with stuff from that hump"....
I really love water in the bottom - acts as great 'spirit level' as you go....
Job jobbed by afternoon tea
"We'll have you back in the summer to clean out the rest of the ditch. And maybe have a look at moving that hardcore and extending the car park"
Another repeat customer in the making
Local job on the Golf Course, "Can you just take the turf off the 9th Tee? We need to renew the turf"
Nothing to see here, move on. While the boys worked their magic, I got the spanners out. The more observant with notice that my boom is on maximum offset. Poxy small stone under the pedal, would not come out until I waved some 19mm spanner at it
They really did not mess about getting the job done. 26T of the black stuff added and then turfed before close of play the same day.
"While you are here, can you just clean out the ditch, put in this 6m pipe and back fill with stuff from that hump"....
I really love water in the bottom - acts as great 'spirit level' as you go....
Job jobbed by afternoon tea
"We'll have you back in the summer to clean out the rest of the ditch. And maybe have a look at moving that hardcore and extending the car park"
Another repeat customer in the making
Routy56
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Although SWMBO would not let me buy that old Ditch Witch, she has let me buy this 'new toy'
Given the seal of approval, because living in the sticks, we often get power cuts. But to me it's another 'big boys toy'
A real Barn Find for a change My mate Jim had this covered over with a tarp in his old barn and offered it to me.
Seen here dragging it out with his MF65
So not wanting to fanny about with the Nato Hitch and perished tyres, we stuck it on the Ifor
Here you go - Massey Ferguson 4 cylinder diesel engine, with a reconditioned injector pump. Just gotta identify the exact model etc.
Over the next few days, I do a bit of fettling before running it up. New fuel, filters, engine oil, flush cooling system etc
Do you think I ought to post the progress on this blog or the Vintage and Classic Section?.....
Given the seal of approval, because living in the sticks, we often get power cuts. But to me it's another 'big boys toy'
A real Barn Find for a change
My mate Jim had this covered over with a tarp in his old barn and offered it to me.Seen here dragging it out with his MF65
So not wanting to fanny about with the Nato Hitch and perished tyres, we stuck it on the Ifor
Here you go - Massey Ferguson 4 cylinder diesel engine, with a reconditioned injector pump. Just gotta identify the exact model etc.
Over the next few days, I do a bit of fettling before running it up. New fuel, filters, engine oil, flush cooling system etc
Do you think I ought to post the progress on this blog or the Vintage and Classic Section?.....
craig
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Are you sure you had permission to buy Dave, she doesn't look impressed
The engine looks like a standard 23c from a 4 cylinder MF35.
The engine looks like a standard 23c from a 4 cylinder MF35.
Routy56
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Thanks for this information confirming what I suspectedAre you sure you had permission to buy Dave, she doesn't look impressed
The engine looks like a standard 23c from a 4 cylinder MF35.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
that's the "WTF have you bought now" look Dave .... I recognize it only too well
JD450A
Feral as Fk 🐾
The good news with that is you can continue your unreliable electric supply as when the power goes down you won't get the engine startedThanks for this information confirming what I suspected
Routy56
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Yes Sharon keeps reminding me that I am winding down towards retirementthat's the "WTF have you bought now" look Dave .... I recognize it only too well
Routy56
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Tell it like it is RoryThe good news with that is you can continue your unreliable electric supply as when the power goes down you won't get the engine started
I did wonder why there was empty can of “Easy Start” lurking under the chassis frame. But on a positive note this model has heater plugs. Earlier models relied on a heater in the intake 
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
properly set up and fully functional it'd be my preference .... can't beat a lungful of flame down the inlet on a cold morning ... really kicks 'em in the gutsTell it like it is Rory
had a York 6 pot in an old RR and that had three heaters in the manifold ..... used to leap into life and they were known as bad cold starters
healthy batteries and starter also play a big role
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