plantfit 7,604 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 It was interesting to see the Ford 3000. I’ve got the 2000 which is slightly rarer because the 3000 had the higher horsepower and was not much more expensive. I think mine was used for pulling a mower as it’s fitted with turf tyres and an open cab. I did retrofit a loader bucket but I don’t use it much these days. It could do with a good clean and a coat of New Major Blue. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Not forgetting the Ford 4000 in the previous set of pictures Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Etabl - Doyen, built in Belgium, I think it's a two cyclinder with two flywheels, the stack is made of stainless steel spot welded together, not sure if the original stack was made that way though Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Taken about 1970 at Crich, just after the opening of their wokshops (I think). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Little grey Fergie, in the first two pictures the tractor is fitted with a correct Fergie cab,the attachment on the back is a cauli box, the third picture I took at a tractor rally in Llandudno last year Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 A few more steamers First two I took at Dunston Bassett Leicestershire, the third picture was at Newark showground and the last one Wollaton park steam and country fair quite a few years ago Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Dunston Bassett Leicestershire this one at SED industrial machinery show advertising tyres Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Miniature steam Both taken at Newark showground This one Wollaton park again And this one demonstrating a long reach arm for clearing ditches,Woodhall Spa show I hope these pictures have been of interest Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Most likely this will be in the wrong thread, but it was a 'workhorse' same as the old tractors. Saw this nr the Dock in Hobart, Tasmania. Made in Leicester. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,017 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 You hope the pictures have been of interest. To me yes, all the pictures on nottstalgia I find of great interest and enjoyment, I must make the effort to go to one of these shows. I thank all the people on this site for taking the time and effort to post photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Katyjay,great picture and the machine looks to be in great condition,good restoration of a steam crane, should it run on rails? I see drive chains on both sides but opposite ends thanks for posting Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Another steam operated machine,this one is a Ruston Bucyrus 52B steam shovel,I think the "52" stands for it's weight in tons like the modern day shovels and diggers Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,422 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 I'd guess that Katy's picture is a dock crane that ran on rails along the dockside. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 My little contribution to the vintage engine scene Before After Petter Rog 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Lister LD1 before And after This one was sold last year to a Lister enthusiast Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Enjoyed restoring the Lister, I put the wrong exhaust pipe on it to keep it fairly quiet,the pepper pot exhaust was a tad noisy, the piston was stuck in the cyclinder and the sump had quite a bit of sand in it but after a good stripdown and clean it eventually came to life,the trolley it is on I made myself in my back garden,the cast iron wheels are original 1930's that I picked up from a steam/country fair in Leicestershire for forty quid Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Very nice Rog. What happened to the oil filter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Old one thrown away, new one fitted Phil Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Yes, Rog but as a purist shouldn’t it be a vertical type? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Same as on the ST1 the LD1 filter comes out of the front of the engine, the earlier ones didn't have a seperate filter but a gauze type behind the flat cover plate Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,284 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Rog - Hopefully that Petter will be seen running one of my scratters in a few months time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Condensation in the fuel tank after the cold weather,fuel tank removed ready to drain fuel,pipes from tank to injector pump emptied as is the pipe from pump to injector, all is looking good, Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,604 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Ploughing match, Leicestershire, Caterpillar D2 Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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