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chris replied to the topic Gunsmith Mk 2 drive belt replacement in the forum Help and information 4 months ago
You could try Gates belts website if you have the dimensions. They list belts by dimensions and types. Hopefully you can find one there,
I am sure other belt manufacturers have a similar service. A good industrial belt supplier should be able to match your existing belts dimensions if you take the belt to them.Good luck!
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chris started the topic Ploughing in the forum General talk and discussion 6 months ago
Spent the day yesterday at Flintham show and ploughing match
My first attempt at a ploughing match, what a fun day it was. My fellow competitors (all six of them) in the garden tractor class including the Judge were extremely friendly, helpful and all round good company! They clarified some rules, helped me unload, even helped me start my…[Read more] -
chris replied to the topic Briggs starter tabs in the forum Help and information 7 months ago
Very little difference except the Steel is a slower conductor of the heat, main problem might be the heat running away through the rest of the cowling,
As usual cleanliness of the surfaces is very important, use plenty of flux. Will you use flame, electric iron or like me old fashioned fire irons?Like gas welding soldering is a lost art.
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chris replied to the topic Briggs starter tabs in the forum Help and information 7 months, 1 week ago
Could you perhaps braze weld or solder some fresh tags on the side of the cowling using some soft steel, or if soldering perhaps some slaters copper strip.
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chris replied to the topic August 2023 issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Do like the colourful front cover, very nice ! Great improvement, not that the old style was a problem.
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chris replied to the topic Weewley working weekend 2023 in the forum General talk and discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi all
With regard to insurance , just what is required for shows, working days and ploughing match’s for my MG 40, not registered , does not comply with road traffic rules ( no parking brake no lights, never likely to be driven on the road more than a few yards
Who provide this insurance and what level of cover is needed? I am sure our m…[Read more] -
chris replied to the topic Ransome MG 40 Weights in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks Neil and urbanalfa,
That’s around the weight I thought, but nice to have it confirmed , the good lady wife is now happy and comfortable with that, she was worried it would break the car!
Strange the weight. is not in the instruction books! It is not in my 40 or my 6 operators books.Chris
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chris started the topic Ransome MG 40 Weights in the forum General talk and discussion 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know what the weight of an Ransomes MG 40 diesel is please? I don’t want to be overloading car or trailer. The wife has just asked what it weighs and she needs an answer!
One website is suggesting over two tons, which I cannot believe when the other models are 13 / 14 cwt.
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chris replied to the topic Honda F501 Tiller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 10 months ago
The blades look to be ok, perhaps a little worn but serviceable
I have a 401. Which I use on the veg plot, During operation it suggests that the machine or blades should weave their way through the ground, it aids progress through the soil, maybe a 4 inch weave is what I do on deep work, this would remove the problem of the uncultivated portion…[Read more] -
chris replied to the topic A Real Puzzler in the forum Help and information 10 months, 1 week ago
I used to have ,maybe still do have spanners with this dual marking on, I was taught that AF meant across flats, but my father referred to them as American fine. I never questioned it, it didn’t pay to!
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chris replied to the topic Split Rims in the forum Help and information 1 year ago
There should be no air at all when dismantling a split rim wheel, even a little pressure can cause the rims to come apart viciously if rims are rusted together or the bolts break when undoing!
On reassembly, I would say enough air to form the inner tube to its correct shape and hopefully tucking itself into the tyre nicely keeping the tube away…[Read more]
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chris replied to the topic Ploughing guidelines with a MG5 and TS42A in the forum Help and information 1 year ago
In the absence of any other replies, I will offer my very limited knowledge,
First give the Anzani a dose of calpol to quieten it down.
The trailer plough should run roughly horizontal across the plough frame and lengthwise.
The rear little wheel only carries the plough when the plough is raised , depth is determined by the land and furrow…[Read more] -
chris replied to the topic 2023 membership renewals in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 3 months ago
John ew is not the only one who gets this “your membership will be automatically renewed” when going to the renewal page.
It might well be wrong, but it is very confusing, not worried in my case as I will use the paper system to renew.
Just concerned other members might be confused by this.Chris
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chris replied to the topic Quiz 2022 in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 3 months ago
9 out of 12 for me, much better than other years, though have to admit to 12 guesses!
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chris replied to the topic Ransome TS42A Mouldboard in the forum Help and information 1 year, 7 months ago
If you look this site at member downloads there is a manual for the TS 42 plough, the spares list shows the different mouldboards/ shares that were available for this plough, including the part number.
Finding one is more difficult, there are people who have old stocks of plough parts and break up old ploughs for parts.
I don’t know if a modern m…[Read more] -
chris replied to the topic Working day Sunday 13 in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years ago
What time does the event start/ open, is there a charge for spectators ?
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chris replied to the topic Working day Sunday 13 in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years ago
I intend to be there as a spectator, hopefully I might learn something! This will be my first visit to VHGMC event!
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chris replied to the topic Ploughing tractors vintage classification in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 5 months ago
Personally, I think the proposed band is too narrow, I would like to see a max horsepower of 18hp and age of rolling 40 years old.
Surely the idea is to bring more people to the hobby.
Keeping it too narrow will reduce it.I can see the argument that when is the point that horticultural or compact tractors becomes equal to agricultural tractors.
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chris replied to the topic Mountfield M1 – With Briggs & Stratton Engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 12 months ago
Carb looks complete to me, you do have the air filter that fits on top?
Have you reset the mixture screw on the carb?
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chris replied to the topic Early Trusty Rebuild in the forum Projects 3 years, 1 month ago
On the subject of replacement tines, try a different agricultural supplier, the dealers are often tied to the manufacturers they are agents for and tend to stock what they have sold.
An independent general stockist will have all sorts of tine points, I used (when I was working ) Hargreaves agriculture of Holbeach, they could get all sorts of…[Read more] - Load More