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Old 08-11-21, 09:21
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They are now both up to speed and ready for the tracks. I will probably wait and have them running to test the drive train and steering brakes. That light is getting quite bright at the tunnels end now.🤗
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Old 08-11-21, 10:02
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It's a tax man with a torch !

Great work though and it is so good that these very rare tanks found the right guy to rescue them.

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Old 10-11-21, 06:30
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David, one would hope it's not the tax man with a torch but hopefully his batteries will go flat. Thanks for your comments.😊
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Old 11-11-21, 04:36
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I have made and fitted an engine mount to suit the GMH Red motor that I will install and also made a mounting bracket for the twin hydraulic spool valve that will ultimately be connected to and controlled by the original tillers via rods and clevis's. By the time I install the engine, hyd pump, oil tank, radiator and any other part, it will still be quite busy in there. Still quite a bit of thought to go into it yet.
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Old 13-11-21, 06:14
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I have been busy making the valve control set up via linkage, making sure it won't interfere with the engine or hyd pump.
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Old 13-11-21, 06:20
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I could have shortened those cross rods to make it easier but as those rods, brackets, clevis's and the tillers are original from the tank and made in the 30s,I wanted to keep as much of the original parts as I could. A bit of return linkage was no big deal and it certainly operates great. Looking forward to driving this little beast. Hopefully not to far away. The engine and pump is next on the agenda.
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Old 13-11-21, 07:15
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Great work Colin… you continue to amaze!
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