wheeledhorseman 579 #26 Posted June 12, 2013 Excuse the pun Mark but it's a case of horses for courses. I'd love to own a plow and have a go but I don't think I'd be exactly popular as it's all grazing land. On the other hand the boom sprayer is a must have to improve the grazing. I don't think we should resurect the time honored question on size, in any case you'd probably win on weight rather than length! I'm sure Ian will find a justifiable use and 'need' for a second tractor with three point, if indeed you need a valid reason for one at all. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #27 Posted June 12, 2013 Andy, the plow is no good for me - just looks good at the shows. An old hydro isn't the best for plowing either, after using it I'd rather just engage a low gear and steer rather than try adjust the right speed.... Are you saying I'm overweight IMO all tractors should have a 3 point lift!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #28 Posted June 12, 2013 the plow is no good for me - I know someone it would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #29 Posted June 13, 2013 If you are looking at the fuel pump then you will probably end up taking the front off! It's tight to get in to even see anything. That's probably a good time to add new fuel hose and a filter - you only want to do it once! Look forward to the drive tonight (No pressure) I guess I've got smaller hands than you then Mark, I had no problems getting at the front of the engine.. I'm beginning to have a yen for a GT14. I can understand that Ian, you're as bad as I am when it comes to 'distractions' - I do hope that this is just a bit of fill in work while paint is hardening off on the 'Hawkhurst Beast'. I like that Andy.. " The beast of Hawkhurst Moor"...... Hawkhurst does have a moor as well!! The GT was only a little distraction, it was nice to have a break from painting and bodywork.. Time is running out though, just under a month until Ardingly! Thats just great news Ian , You seem to be having a better day than i am . My first day back to work today after the duffing up , drove 100 yards down the road had to pull over as there was smoke comming from the dash , flipped the bonnet open Whoosh. flames everywhere. fortunatley i managed to pull over next to a little stream which i used some water to douse the flames . My van is now on its way to Cornwall to be scrapped as i dont think they will pay to install a new wiring loom. The only good bit of news was that i managed to get some seat time on my GT14 ,driving up the road with a trailer on the back to collect all my tools and stuff out of the back of the van. so it would cheer me up a bit to know you got your GT running . Ouch mate, your not having much luck at the mo, at least you were able to put the flames out before they took over and burnt your van and tools out.. You've brought back painful memories of when my Wife's Corsa caught fire... Nowt like opening the door and finding flames licking around the seals (rockers?) to make your brain skip straight past "red alert" all the way to "brown alert"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #30 Posted June 13, 2013 Soooo... The Gt is alive and well. Once the lack of spark had been sorted the fuel system needed looking at.. I was all ready to pull the pump and carb off to give them a clean up and a good looking at, when I found the problem was a lot closer to the tank.. The fuel tap was blocked!! Once the fuel was flowing the engine soon started up, and was quickly shut down again so I could replace a couple of leaking fuel pipes.. And that was that.. The engine does smoke a little, but does feel like it's got a huge amount of power The ring gear on the fly wheel is quite chewed up and could do with replacing at some point as it makes some interesting sounds at times when the engine is being started. The trans feels great and does exactly what it should do, it's also very controllable and will trundle down the ramps at twice the speed of a snail if you want it to.. Jobs left to do.. Sort the exhaust out.. Fix the throttle so it will stay out when the knob is twisted (not enough space to get a peg on ) And stick a tube in the original front tire as the quick replacement is a little small.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 579 #31 Posted June 13, 2013 Fuel line leaking, old wiring loom, unstable front wheel arrangement, desperate to see if it goes.........hmmmm...... I know, get a stuntman in to drive it - like your thinking Ian! Hope the visit from the 'Godfather' went well and your work and new purchase met with approval. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #32 Posted June 13, 2013 Stuntman...never thought of it that way Godfather... well this is the 5th GT I've touched It's a mighty fine horse - slightly older than mine, tidier wiring and hydraulics. A few more bruises than mine, but then more original on paint. Certainly goes better than mine - I mean my starts and runs well, but this one rears up when you push the lever forward. Maybe mine is tired or maybe the earlier sundstrand hydrogear was a bit faster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #33 Posted June 13, 2013 Maybe there is chance of a bit of fun to be had here at Ardingly A horse race between GT14`s .LOL anyone fancy a bit of a flutter on the Gee Gee`s Great news that she is now running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 579 #34 Posted June 13, 2013 Stuntman...never thought of it that way Godfather... well this is the 5th GT I've touched It's a mighty fine horse - slightly older than mine, tidier wiring and hydraulics. A few more bruises than mine, but then more original on paint. Certainly goes better than mine - I mean my starts and runs well, but this one rears up when you push the lever forward. Maybe mine is tired or maybe the earlier sundstrand hydrogear was a bit faster. Mark, as I recall the transmission on your GT is a piston-piston hydrostatic like those I have in which case it won't rear up as the acceleration valves in the motor unit close gradually applying power gently. Even if you push the motion lever foward quickly the effect is damped by the acceleration valves. Not sure what the score is on the earlier hydrogear system. Re speed, I've just been tweaking the first D as D number 2 seemed to have more 'get up and go'. Will send a pm. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #35 Posted June 14, 2013 Fuel line leaking, old wiring loom, unstable front wheel arrangement, desperate to see if it goes.........hmmmm...... I know, get a stuntman in to drive it - like your thinking Ian! Hope the visit from the 'Godfather' went well and your work and new purchase met with approval. Andy Your first line sounds about right Andy... Sometimes these things just have to be done I think the "Godfather" enjoyed his drive about the garden even with the lack of roll cage, fire proof suit or any other the other safety features that modern day stunt drives have come to expect.... Well, I was a bit short on time Stuntman...never thought of it that way Godfather... well this is the 5th GT I've touched It's a mighty fine horse - slightly older than mine, tidier wiring and hydraulics. A few more bruises than mine, but then more original on paint. Certainly goes better than mine - I mean my starts and runs well, but this one rears up when you push the lever forward. Maybe mine is tired or maybe the earlier sundstrand hydrogear was a bit faster. It's always good to get the from the GT Godfather.. Happy you like the ol girl Mark.. Yeah she is a bit quick off the line Maybe there is chance of a bit of fun to be had here at Ardingly A horse race between GT14`s .LOL anyone fancy a bit of a flutter on the Gee Gee`s Great news that she is now running Why do I have a picture in my head of a certain Mr Diesel in a certain black supercharged car launching away from the lights with the front wheels hanging in the air? Maybe I should add wheely bars to the list of "might be wise" safety devises Yesterday was a rather wet and really windy day, so the GT didn't head out for a trip around the fields, but I did find time (once I had finished painting bits of the 6X6 for the day) to make a start on fixing the flat front tire.. I was quite amazed that the old tire didn't put up too much of a fight and came off the rim quite easily! A crusty wheel rim... It looks like someone has used the dreaded tire seal puncture repair gunk at some point! The inside of the tire will get a good hoover out once my Wife has gone to work and can't see what I'm doing Cleaned up and painted... Once I work out where I have put a box of inner tubes the tire can go back on the wheel and the wheel can go back on the GT.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #36 Posted June 14, 2013 I like the pattern on the chair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #37 Posted June 14, 2013 I like the pattern on the chair. Thanks Norman, I did get a photo of it without anything sitting on it for you, but the memory card in my camera decided to mess about and I lost a lot of photo's!! Well, a mixture of good and bad news today.. The good news is the charging system works just fine.. And the original wheel is back on after fitting a tube in the tire. The bad news is I took the GT for a longer run today.... Not as long as I hoped because after 5 mins driving the engine was smelling and feeling very hot!!! Too hot for me to feel happy about driving any further away from home, so back home I drove.. Not sure what's going on with the engine, I feel the bend in the exhaust might be restricting the gas flow a bit. I need to sort the exhaust anyway, it's a bit too loud for comfort.. I must be getting old saying things like that Have a photo taken on my phone from the short trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #38 Posted June 18, 2013 I like the pattern on the chair. There ya go Norman, looks just like a cartoon 60's robot Well, the Gt just isn't playing ball at the moment.. I now know why there was a big battery cut-off switch fitted, it was to keep the electrical gremlins from draining the battery power even with the ignition switched off!! The chewed up ring gear is making the engine harder to start each time.. And yesterday it decided it didn't like running for very long at all and kept cutting out.. Not fun if you have to jump start it each time it stalls!! So, the plan is to park the GT in the corner of the shack (if it will stay running for long enough to get back in, it spent last night outside!) and concentrate on getting the 6X6 ready for Ardingly. After Ardingly it will be nice to have a break from the 6X6, so the GT will get a good looking at then.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #39 Posted June 18, 2013 Did you say you had changed the RR? that usually the culprit for battery drain - either that or the ignition switch is wired wrong and the coil is on all the time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #40 Posted June 18, 2013 I now know why there was a big battery cut-off switch fitted, it was to keep the electrical gremlins from draining the battery power even with the ignition switched off!! The chewed up ring gear is making the engine harder to start each time.. And yesterday it decided it didn't like running for very long at all and kept cutting out.. Not fun if you have to jump start it each time it stalls!! So, the plan is to park the GT in the corner of the shack (if it will stay running for long enough to get back in, it spent last night outside!) and concentrate on getting the 6X6 ready for Ardingly. After Ardingly it will be nice to have a break from the 6X6, so the GT will get a good looking at then.. Not the best of situations when you get another 'orse, and not know when it was last run, but then you've been a lot braver than me and actually ran it . Lots of reasons for hot runnin and a cuttin out.......so that's your late Summer/Autumn allocated then?. Anything parts-wise you need I might have, drop me a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #41 Posted June 19, 2013 Did you say you had changed the RR? that usually the culprit for battery drain - either that or the ignition switch is wired wrong and the coil is on all the time... My guess is the ignition switch has been wired up wrong, the battery cut of switch had been installed before I changed the RR. Not the best of situations when you get another 'orse, and not know when it was last run, but then you've been a lot braver than me and actually ran it . lots of reasons for hot runnin and a cuttin out.......so that's your late Summer/Autumn allocated then?. Anything parts-wise you need I might have, drop me a I'm not sue about being brave Richard, I had to get the engine running, the GT's too heavy to push I'm guessing the cutting out is fuel related. maybe crud in the carb... The hot running will take a bit more looking at.. Thanks for the parts offer, I will let you know should I need anything.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #42 Posted June 21, 2013 A couple of video's about the GT 14.. You can see it driving in this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #43 Posted June 21, 2013 I swear I saw it grin the other night - almost as big as yours They all have a personality don't they... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #44 Posted June 21, 2013 Great videos Ian I am delighted that she now lives , just a bit of tweeking here n there and she should be good to go. Bring your camera to Ardingly and a tape measure and maybe we could take some measurements to replace the 3 point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #45 Posted June 22, 2013 I swear I saw it grin the other night - almost as big as yours They all have a personality don't they... Great photo Mark Great videos Ian I am delighted that she now lives , just a bit of tweeking here n there and she should be good to go. Bring your camera to Ardingly and a tape measure and maybe we could take some measurements to replace the 3 point. Morning Neil, yep I'm rather happy she lives as well.. As you say a few tweaks her and there should have her running well.. I like your 3 point thinking, must remember the tripe measure for Ardingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #46 Posted July 10, 2013 Look forward to watching this one come together Ian! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites