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Thanks guys great help!!

Ive been scratching paint off in a few places to find the serial num but havent come across it yet where is it usually stamped? I think its round 1940 model it is painted orange with wide wings and has an oil bath air filter!!

Thanks

Steven

Thanks for that i messed about with the 1st one for a bit its very simple then when ya get the knack of it!!
One other thing there is a gasket on the cover when ya take it off the side would a good thick gasket paper do as a replacement or can ya get the proper job for it??

Steven

Hello everyone!

Was wondering has anyone got some tips or advice on how to remove the valves on a standard engine????

Thanks

Steven

Thanks for that! I havent made much progress since christmas the head is still off and currently cleaning up the valves when i get time! I took off the vapouriser and manifold and everything was full of water an corroded, also opened the air cleaner oil bath an a bucket full of water poured out befo...

Another good days work at the tractor, i made up a long bar and attached to the crank and with a few good push and pulls it eventually started to move (A VERY NICE FEELING INDEED). So srayed plenty of WD40 on and swung until nice and free. Now i have all nicely cleaned up and ready for back on! Done...

Hi Well i got a good bit of work done today, i removed the distribution cover all was fine looking there, the gog for the mag is slightly pitted but no teeth missing. Then removed the sump and had a good look with the torch all looks nice and oily no sign of rusting or breakages, so i think it must ...

As they say ya cant beat a tryer! Im gonna take into that today see how i get on.
I'll keep yas posted

cheers

steve

Hi
Thanks for welcome

When you say "coke" do you mean the cola drink?

I had tried WD40 on the pistons!

Is it a big job to take off sump etc? Im a 27 year old electrician with very little mechanical knowledge am i getting in to deep?

Regards

Steve

Hello folks I think these forums are great, i restored me first tractor, a David Brown 990, bout 2 years ago, i registered with the DB forum and emails practically restored her for me!! Amazing invention the internet! Anyhow i have a standard in the sick bay now think shes bout 1939-40 cant find the...