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Project Tractor engine swap
« on: 18 August 2007, 23:20:02 »
We attempted the engine swap today, started at about 10:30ish by time we got there.  Took a little longer than planned to remove, but was out by 1:30.  By time we got it to Brackley, and unloaded, it was about 2:30.

Quickly pulled out my old engine, changed a couple of bits over and removed loom from donor engine, started to put new engine in around 4ish.

Could we get the bastard to line up on the gearbox? Could we heck.  After 5 and a half hours, sucess, we got the engine bolts to gearbox.  What an absolute bastard  >:(

So, jobs left to do - everything really. Bolt on PAS, Bolt on oil cooler pipes, bolt on compressor, fit electric fans, consdensor, rad, hoses, airbox, turbo pipes, exhaust, a/c pipes, hbv, expansion bottle, loom, and plenty more.  Must removed to fit TC bolts as well!  Lots and lots still to do.

I had hoped to be not far off getting it to run today, but that bloody car is jinxed.  We were all wet and cold, and very tired by 10pm, after being on it all day.  Good job my neighbour is away, as there was plenty of bad language towards the end ::)


Still, decent progress has been made due to the perseverence of my fellow conspirators, to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude:

So a massive thankyou to Omegatoy, Kevin Wood, LFF64, Bo Bo, and Tunnie, for your time, your effort, your skills, and your commradeship today.  Personally, despite the fact the rather car is possessed by some evil spirit, I had a very enjoyable day.  Bloody knackered now though.

Thank you :y
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2007, 23:24:45 »
Good Work Everyone  :y :y

Hope This Engine Works Ok TB and its not possessed

So by tomorrow afternoon you should have her running  ::)

What is it with The Dev Gear Box it was a pain when you replaced it last time
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #2 on: 18 August 2007, 23:25:52 »
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Good Work Everyone  :y :y

Hope This Engine Works Ok TB and its not possessed

So by tomorrow afternoon you should have her running  ::)
With the tractor, i make no promises on timescales!
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« Reply #3 on: 18 August 2007, 23:26:39 »
Well done all concerned..It WILL be worth it in the end..

Have a beer.. [smiley=beer.gif] :y
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« Reply #4 on: 18 August 2007, 23:28:05 »
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Well done all concerned..It WILL be worth it in the end..

Have a beer.. [smiley=beer.gif] :y
I'm that knackered, I'd rather have a nice cup of tea.
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« Reply #5 on: 18 August 2007, 23:29:14 »
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Well done all concerned..It WILL be worth it in the end..

Have a beer.. [smiley=beer.gif] :y
I'm that knackered, I'd rather have a nice cup of tea.

Cup of tea with a whisky.. :y
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« Reply #6 on: 18 August 2007, 23:29:41 »
Sounds like a f*nny of a job......  Always keep in mind that its a chunk of ferrous and does not have a brain or cunning plan.  You guys do.  Well done on whats accomplished thus far.  Time now for beer, bed and an unwind.  Then give it a razz on Sunday and have it running in time for Tea and Medald and a Sunday Roast!   :y

Well done all!

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« Reply #7 on: 18 August 2007, 23:31:47 »
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Well done all concerned..It WILL be worth it in the end..

Have a beer.. [smiley=beer.gif] :y
I'm that knackered, I'd rather have a nice cup of tea.

Cup of tea with a whisky.. :y

If thats the case, remember (please) to use the cooking whisky.  Keep the malt for a time when you can really appreciate it!!

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« Reply #8 on: 18 August 2007, 23:32:21 »
Even if Spongebob is buying...?   ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 18 August 2007, 23:35:18 »
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Well done all concerned..It WILL be worth it in the end..

Have a beer.. [smiley=beer.gif] :y
I'm that knackered, I'd rather have a nice cup of tea.

Cup of tea with a whisky.. :y

If thats the case, remember (please) to use the cooking whisky.  Keep the malt for a time when you can really appreciate it!!

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Most definately in the wrong frame of mind to enjoy a whisky.... :(
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« Reply #10 on: 18 August 2007, 23:39:04 »
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Cup of tea with a whisky...

...and hold the tea  ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 18 August 2007, 23:39:52 »
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Good Work Everyone  :y :y

Hope This Engine Works Ok TB and its not possessed

So by tomorrow afternoon you should have her running  ::)
With the tractor, i make no promises on timescales!

Yep, hope you'll see it running tomorrow!

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« Reply #12 on: 18 August 2007, 23:43:00 »
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Good Work Everyone  :y :y

Hope This Engine Works Ok TB and its not possessed

So by tomorrow afternoon you should have her running  ::)
With the tractor, i make no promises on timescales!

Yep, hope you'll see it running tomorrow!

The way my back is feeling (I suffer from muscular back pains, probably due to amount of time I spent up wet, cold telegraph poles in a former life), I suspect I'll be doing sod all tomorrow...
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
« Reply #13 on: 18 August 2007, 23:45:56 »
PICS!? :)
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« Reply #14 on: 18 August 2007, 23:46:46 »
Start the day with a BIG cooked breakfast   :y

Then you will be in the frame of mind to tackle the tractor

Followed by Yippee up and running then you can get the Stellas flowing.. :y
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