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For those of you who don’t know Ivan is typical in so much as he ploughs with vintage Trusty Pedestrian and his modern day classic Massey Ferguson 1010 as well as other other machines.
Ivan, I think we have had our last match for this ploughing season but I will include you when matches re-commence.
Is anyone else interested in future matches in the Lincoln area?–Steve

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Perhaps I could clarify the position with this match as this is one of the local ploughing matches at which I organise the horticultural entries. We operate the horticultural class as an open class which allows a greater number of local people to take part. This also has allowed for home built tractors and ploughs to be acommadated and provides for those who own both a vintage tractor and a modern tractor to take part with either machine. There are around 8/10 of these matches per season.
Judging is in accordance with VHGMC/SOP horticultural rules other than the age of machine designation. Should one of our matches become a VHGMC qualifier only pre 1959 machines would be put forward for finals.
This open class approach has worked well now for many years and is beneficial to all participants.
Interestingly the winning tractors/ploughs are usually vintage with Trusty and Anzani pedestrians and Ransome MG with TS ploughs being dominant just proving new technology isn’t always an advantage.
Steve

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Hello moggyjim,
There are no left hand threads within the clutch system.
The big difficulty is with the “pinch bolt” which tightens the clutch mechanism onto the shaft. Undo this first on disassembly and tighten it last on re assembly. Do not over tighten as over tightening will snap the cast lugs through which the bolt passes and repair is difficult to effect with either weld or braze. There is a bronze bearing in the clutch drum at the back of the clutch which can be greased via the grease nipple within the tube of the clutch shaft. Ensure this is clear for future greasing otherwise a loud dinging noise will be emitted when the clutch engages. Split the joining link on the clutch drum drive chain to remove drum.
Good luck with it–Steve

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Good news. My issue of The Cultivator arrived this afternoon. When quizzed my postman explained it now has further to come now that Alan compiles it than when Charlie did it and it is becoming a lengthy journey on his cycle but he should be in the North East by Wednesday. Good read though.

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It is with regret I have to advise That The Cultivator has not reached Lincolnshire yet–Steve

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An instance of you live and learn.
Industry bibles such as 50/70 Years of Garden Machinery contain so much information there is bound to be the odd inaccuracy.
For those you haven’t seen Alan’s Spraymobile it well worth a view when the opportunity presents.

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Well done Robert. I think you’ve set the standard for when I get around to restoring mine.–Steve

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There appear to be some really interesting and varied items in this sale so good luck to anyone who can attend.
We have a collective auction close to us on that Saturday which I will be attending.

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Charlie. No sign of a manufacturers name but someone must have a catalogue with one in.
Sidevalve, You are correct re condition, in fact it was the quality of the pan which convinced us to buy
Steve

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Alan, A really nice haul. That is the first time I have seen the Jalo handlebar sticker which is sufficiently complete to read all the detail. Well done–Steve

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Most Jalo’s appear to have been supplied with hoe blades and cultivator tines these being the most popular of tools. Then, I guess the potato ridger and plough followed by the rakes, (also known as combs), discs and spike discs and fan (leaf or grass) rake. Much rarer would be the flame gun attachment and the wheelbarrow attachment and with both I would include the correct mounting brackets to be authentic.
Bear in mind the Jalo was very much based upon the concept of the Planet Jr which had been around since the late 1800’s and the bolt on tools are all interchangeable. Planet tools are readily identified by their cast in part numbers and other manufacturers also produced their own tools, ie Fuller, Browns which are also copies and interchangeable.
Steve

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Jalo painted the steel parts of their hoes. Aluminium wheels, (early models), and aluminium tool frames, (all but very early models), were not painted.
The red on the wheels is, typically, Post Office Red or similar.
Most handles were Green, Mid Brunswick appears to be a worthy match, although I have seen both yellow and light blue which both appeared to be original.
Tools were black. I use Wilko Multi-Surface Enamel Spray in Satin Black which gives a nice “metal black” finish without being over glossy.
Good luck with yours–Steve

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Well done Ivan. I’m sure it will be well worth the wait–Steve

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A nice find John.

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Sam, some really good pictures from a really good weekend–Steve

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