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Welcome to the forum Pete

Any photos of your machine please ??

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I looked back to see the answer, so one more try. sluice lock key.

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I think this might be the one. The Gobber.
https://www.tractorbox.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7968

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Sorry Plonker I did wonder if you meant this one or the Norlet power spade, wrong on both counts. I didn’t know of this other tool you mention, learn something every day. See what I can find.

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My Fault Owen, Interesting video though, The tool I was thinking of is the one that takes a spade blade, or fork and is motor driven from what I think is a small JAP engine, I think Paul Mackellow pictured one on the old club site, but I cant remember what it is called, anyone know what I am talking about?

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Afternoon Gents,

Thanks for your welcome and help.

I’ll give John a call once I have a complete list of the bits I’ll need to complete the job – otherwise I’ll be calling him every day and I’ll end up being a pest!

I has a slight problem a couple of nights ago – taking one of the front wheels off and discovered the split pin had rusted in there good and proper. Started drilling it out carefully then the drill bit snapped off, not leaving enough to grip onto to pull it out again.

I’ll try to punch it out over the weekend. I’ll update with pics as I go along.

Some parts have already started arriving in dribs and drabs – gasket set, spark plug, diaphragm kit, air filter, fuel cap and such like. Blades, muffler and carb screw are on order and due in a couple of weeks from the states, along with a B&S sticker set.

Anyway, here’s a pic from Wed night after another hour or so stripping it down.

Bye for now,

Richard

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Sorry Charlie, should have said video was 7 years old.

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Thanks for the reply.
It is a Bristol 10 tracked tractor with an Austin 10 engine.
Half the engine is missing and most of the bodywork.
As you can see the gearbox is pretty rusted because the main steering shaft and gears were removed, leaving it open to the weather. I have poured in a whole bunch of old motor oil to loosen everything up. I will leave it for a few days and see if I can salvage something.The steering shaft and clutches and gears are also missing.
We are currently taking it all apart and will send everything off for sand blasting, followed by a good primer paint coat.
Would you have, or know of, any spares for this beast?
Hope the pics come through ok.
If you send me an email address I could send a whole bunch of pics.
I have just finished restoring a Caterpillar No. 1 Terracer and was looking for a period tracked tractor to pull the Terracer. That is why I bought the Bristol 10.

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I hope this the sort of tool you meant, I don’t know if it would deal with my clay ground.

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Welcome Richard

For parts try John Cruse at The Mower Centre in Hailsham, 01323 842477, he may be able to help and advise on the parts you are after.

Good luck with your restoration !!

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My copy arrived today, Proper Job Mr Haggle !!

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I have just looked at the site that “Hillsider” has given me, Amazing to see this American company is in the business of making just the very item we are discussing, who would have thought it, I suppose there are plenty of enthusiasts in the States to make it worth their while. I am quite looking forword to setting up the Lathe for a bit of wood turning, will let you all know how I get on.

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Wow, that’s some fantastic work! I’m trying to create something similar with a Landmaster Stoic Mk1. It might be a pain, but would you be able to let me know the paint name/colour of the Ford Blue you have used and the same for the white/cream?

I assume you used high heat primer and paint for some or all of the engine – please can you let me know where you found it?

Where did you find the Landmaster decals? Is Titch a fellow club member? I’ve sourced the B&S engine decals but can’t find the landmaster ones for love nor money.

Given you describe Hook as “just round the corner” I don’t think we’re too far apart, I’m just outside Petersfield.

Thanks,

Richard

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Could it be a drain cleaner. On a lighter note how about a long range bulb planter.

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Amazing what you learn from this club site, I think you are right Andy about the properties of “Lignum Vitae” but it would be very expensive to get hold of, I like your Idea of the Plastic Gas pipe, or failing that I will make them as the original from Trusty, out of Beechwood, my Neighbour is a tree surgeon, so I can get plenty of that for free!

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