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thanks henk, it looks like it should make the front a bit light but she only pulls a wheelie if you let the clutch out a bit sharp! steers nicely with no wobbles and i've sorted the brakes and brake pedal lock now which inspires a bit more confidence :D next on the list is a good service, which oil ...

heres the winch, anyone know anything about these? all i know is it was made by darlington engineering i would guess in the early fifties, any info would be greatly appreciated, cheers andy

wow it worked, wonder if i'll be able to do it when my computer literate mate is'nt here!

Just going to attempt an upload of a picture.....

thanks for the welcome brian. thats exciting to think she's a bit special although a bit unoriginal. i expect the conversion took place a very long time ago, at least it meant she survived this long. engine no. is 1433919, cant find one near the starter, would an age related no. be based on this ie ...

hi, i have recently bought a very early major with a darlington winch which is chain driven from the pto shaft. i think it was originally a petrol parafin model as the fuel tank has the filler hole blanked off for the internal petrol tank. it is fitted with a later (1957) diesel engine. she has no v...