Believed to be around 1939. It has been to GDSF. When it is up and running I will bring it to Weeley to join the Trusty’s, Howards, Simar and other makes of machine we see there.
Maybe not the best engineered modifications but all part of this machines history. It does create a dilemma; keep as is, restore, return to original or break for parts?
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Well done to all involved, an impressive display. Pre Barford machines would make a good item for The Cultivator.
Geoff, I see what looks like a stage 1 V8 Land Rover, a forward control, a 101 and a Belgian army Minerva in the line up, thanks.
The extract I posted is from a workshop manual, not the owners manual. I suspect tools, especially valve seat cutter will be expensive. It will probably be cheaper to go to an engineering company, ideally one that is familiar with small engines.
No idea on numbers sold in UK. Very little progress but I am planning to get on with it this winter, just need to clear space in garage.
I did discover from material held at MERL it is in fact a 10E.