07-04-2021, 12:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-04-2021, 12:03 PM by Hedd_Jones.)
I'm not having much fun with installing pictures lately. However I will try a new tack.
With some freedom over Easter, and clear skies we as a Family decided to venture further afield with an Austin. Mrs Jones wanted some plants to brighten up the garden. And going to feed the ducks in Ellesmere seemed a good idea, with pretty much everywhere shut (supermarkets and garden centers excepted). The RP has been at home recently and has done almost all the lockdown miles, fetching eggs from the no contact farm shop, and being my conveyance for work when the modern is ill.
While at Tescos in Ellesmere (so the ladies could tinkle) we spotted a one legged man shopping on his classic tractor.
![[Image: 168439628_10223039923881074_908145234779...e=6092E0EA]](https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/168439628_10223039923881074_9081452347798703477_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=JuBNk-ch6p0AX8GORqZ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&oh=87e4db1834681ffaee4df71205de2956&oe=6092E0EA)
We even ventured in and out again of Wales, but found no border guards which was disappointing.
On return home we seemed to have developed an oil leak, which I think is probably the front cam bolt. Thankfully I got rid of the nasty square headed one some time ago, and fitted a cap head. This will make rectification far less of a drama. However I also now think the front tyres are bordering illegal on the outside. Father did the king pins before he carked it, and I have long suspected the tracking to be out. This I believe proves it. With the RP now needing some TLC, I thought I would temporarily retire it to 'the shed' and fetch one of the others.
![[Image: 168419047_10223039925441113_685960303388...e=60947E5B]](https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/168419047_10223039925441113_6859603033881026004_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=8aUPkPRhVLAAX9oXxA-&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=7fc7637f8027394e388e0151bfb36028&oe=60947E5B)
![[Image: 169189288_10223039925681119_348394812652...e=60917561]](https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/169189288_10223039925681119_3483948126528139252_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=S7pyRt02FE0AX92tj59&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=1897c1a0887e7bbd5f118e0482a9be43&oe=60917561)
Mrs Jones veto'd the chummy on the basis of the weather, so it was going to be the RL. At the shed the chummy has been regularly run, as it is usually in the way of work on the roller. So as usual it started 3rd pull after a tickle. It has only an ignition and horn (no wiring) so the starter motor doesn't work, so its good its a good starter.
The RL seemed to have a flat battery. So I pushed it out
![[Image: 168475334_10223039925921125_342988800349...e=60943CA4]](https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/168475334_10223039925921125_342988800349930813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=TgbhZalv7MEAX9yoIiP&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=c9bc49483be1348e5b864a0473c37fbe&oe=60943CA4)
With the chummy put where the RL was and its battery robbed, and charged while I put the RP and the Fordson back in. When fitted the chummy battery would barely turn the engine on the RL (remember the chummy isnt wired so gets no charge), so 10 or so flicks of the handle had it running. Then drove it home.
![[Image: 168801200_10223039926161131_156404985982...e=60936001]](https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/168801200_10223039926161131_1564049859824026882_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=ys95sdAjCKAAX88frO6&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=de85c6c94fce3b40adb87aa84ab2458a&oe=60936001)
On going round corners on the way home it has developed a nasty squeak, ever since I fitted some new rear tyres on some newly purchased wheels. Inspection shows the 350/400's I have used on the back a long time now rub the wheel arches on cornering (less offset on the current wheels?) and squeak. A most annoying squeak.
Sunday afternoon the RL got a good wash, wheels off and waxoyled the rear arches (to lube them!), a little fiddling with bulbs and the RL is good to go. No further adjustments made, same fuel as 12 months ago. Need to change the oil mind
![[Image: 169068015_10223045885630114_862891035260...e=6091A945]](https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/169068015_10223045885630114_8628910352605857245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=uAwQM3i7ULIAX-RUmE_&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&oh=e6678fd6733fdc9dc2fae65fca7c6632&oe=6091A945)
With it home, I plan to remove the luggage rack (for sale if anyone wants one), straighten the floor, weld a couple of cracks up (can anyone guess why its coming off?), remake the nobby floor brackets. Tonight I'm off to fetch the number plate hoops I have procured.
PS, RL battery was not flat. The negative terminal was dirty. So poor connection only. Currently showing 7V on the Aldi charger.
With some freedom over Easter, and clear skies we as a Family decided to venture further afield with an Austin. Mrs Jones wanted some plants to brighten up the garden. And going to feed the ducks in Ellesmere seemed a good idea, with pretty much everywhere shut (supermarkets and garden centers excepted). The RP has been at home recently and has done almost all the lockdown miles, fetching eggs from the no contact farm shop, and being my conveyance for work when the modern is ill.
While at Tescos in Ellesmere (so the ladies could tinkle) we spotted a one legged man shopping on his classic tractor.
We even ventured in and out again of Wales, but found no border guards which was disappointing.
On return home we seemed to have developed an oil leak, which I think is probably the front cam bolt. Thankfully I got rid of the nasty square headed one some time ago, and fitted a cap head. This will make rectification far less of a drama. However I also now think the front tyres are bordering illegal on the outside. Father did the king pins before he carked it, and I have long suspected the tracking to be out. This I believe proves it. With the RP now needing some TLC, I thought I would temporarily retire it to 'the shed' and fetch one of the others.
Mrs Jones veto'd the chummy on the basis of the weather, so it was going to be the RL. At the shed the chummy has been regularly run, as it is usually in the way of work on the roller. So as usual it started 3rd pull after a tickle. It has only an ignition and horn (no wiring) so the starter motor doesn't work, so its good its a good starter.
The RL seemed to have a flat battery. So I pushed it out
With the chummy put where the RL was and its battery robbed, and charged while I put the RP and the Fordson back in. When fitted the chummy battery would barely turn the engine on the RL (remember the chummy isnt wired so gets no charge), so 10 or so flicks of the handle had it running. Then drove it home.
On going round corners on the way home it has developed a nasty squeak, ever since I fitted some new rear tyres on some newly purchased wheels. Inspection shows the 350/400's I have used on the back a long time now rub the wheel arches on cornering (less offset on the current wheels?) and squeak. A most annoying squeak.
Sunday afternoon the RL got a good wash, wheels off and waxoyled the rear arches (to lube them!), a little fiddling with bulbs and the RL is good to go. No further adjustments made, same fuel as 12 months ago. Need to change the oil mind
With it home, I plan to remove the luggage rack (for sale if anyone wants one), straighten the floor, weld a couple of cracks up (can anyone guess why its coming off?), remake the nobby floor brackets. Tonight I'm off to fetch the number plate hoops I have procured.
PS, RL battery was not flat. The negative terminal was dirty. So poor connection only. Currently showing 7V on the Aldi charger.