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Hi Paul
mines a little way of painting all of it however its getting in the way so I plan to get the big lump of the main casting and back axle cleaned off and painted first, I've mainly stripped it, fixed a couple problems, just need to take a look at the hydraulic pump. The steering column is ready to paint, I renovated that about 6 years ago. Once I start I will finish it, I've been getting the engine liners honed for about 2 years now, I got the head done, I haven't checked the crank yet. I had the injectors refurbished by a mate, I'm guessing that the fuel pump may need a looking at too. Kingpin bushes done and rear axle bearing and new oil seals done so I'm well on the way.
I have some new wings for it however they are not a perfect copy. They fit all right but you can instantly tell the difference from the original. The originals are very rusty and I assumed beyond repair, until I joined this forum that is. So I shall fit the new ones for now and repair the old ones at my leisure, complete with "fomoco" embossed into them. The nose has had a bump so I need to give it a bit of a bash. The rest of the panels are OK and I bought new foot plates that are fair copies, the old ones were dust.
There's a vintage car rally in Hebden Bridge in August, I have an old fergie link box and I brew beer so my aim is to take the tractor to the rally next year with the link box full of home brew and a picnic. I may need a lift home.......
Won't be able to give you a lift home but I'll happily come along and reduce the beer load. May even have my tractor there next August too.
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The new performance versions also had a little bit more power, but means they have different fuel injection pumps and pistons etc. which means they are more a little difficult to keep original and to source spares. Not too bad though for a 50 year old motor.
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I'm definitely interested Paul
Just got back from working away for a couple of days and the postman has been busy delivering bits and pieces. I may be able to finally bore out the axle and make a pin.
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There's Tod agricultural show too. I'm not that interested in driving around the country and sitting in a deck chair next to the motor at various shows but the local ones appeal to me where its not too far to travel and the kids can whizz around with their mates, if we get the weather it will be a good day out.
