Comments on: Mike’s Tractor

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:28:03 +0000

Hi Tim,
Mike pointed me to your site, I carried out some work on Mikes tractor a few years ago, including un-seizing the engine.
The exhaust elbow was fitted with the new exhaust – its an after market one.

Glad you have thrown some light onto the modificatins as I was slightly confused with the differences to the diagrams and pictures I was working to.
It seemed to run fine on petrol, although it never moved more than a couple of feet either way.

Oh, and for the record I still have the starter motor following bench testing – don’t want Mike trying to get revenge!

Sandy.

By: René de Bruin

René de Bruin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:41:36 +0000

The extra plate under the head lowers the compression ratio, nothing else. It’s to stop the TVO from self igniting under the pressure. (like diesels are made to do) That usualy happens before it’s supposed to and results in damaged engines.

By: René de Bruin

René de Bruin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:38:14 +0000

This is the 6V dynamo, the 12V hinges from the top, these do at the bottom. They are also slightly “fatter”, use different brushes and springs. (its a C45X, the 12v are C39 or C40)

By: ploughmyfield

ploughmyfield — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:59:45 +0000

Hi Chris,
Yes I am aware that other people are manufacturing these. infact I have pointed people to other manufacturers if I have none in stock. Have you seen the quality of the parts others have been supplying? Fergilands plough lamp brackets are made of 2 pieces of metal welded together. If you’re going to make a copy at least copy it correctly. I can put you in touch with anyone of the people I have sold to and I’m sure they will all be 100% happy with the products I supply. Cheers

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By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:21:37 +0000

I think you will find the number plate brackets are already on the market, as are the sidelight brackets.

By: foggy67

foggy67 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:53:04 +0000

Hi,

This dynamo is a 12V one, made by Lucas. It has a small oil tank on the porous bronze bush.

Good web site anyway.
Damien

By: ploughmyfield

ploughmyfield — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:52:34 +0000

I Should think so to Mike,
There are people out there who would love to own such a piece of history, and make sure it’s mechanically sound!

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By: mike browell

mike browell — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:15:03 +0000

My pleasure Tim

I guess you’ve put these pics on record so I can’t accuse you of pilfering spare parts! I wonder where the starter motor has gone – it used to have one!

I’m now shamed into thinking I might have to tidy the Fergy up – maybe just a lick of paint on a nice warm summer evening.

You’re welcome to borrow any of the bits to make copies

Mike Browell