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series1gem
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Hi Darren if you look on each of the 3 boxes you will see a little flat head screw, these are the level plugs, simply fill till the oil just starts to dribble out when the bantam is level.
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If it isnt orange it isnt a rotavator
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Darmic1
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Oooops! Its a tiny bit over filled then........ cheers Gareth!
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Darmic1
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Its a good job I didn't do too much with the Bantam as I've just drained 1.2 litres of excess oil from the 3 gearboxes......... ooops! Note to self, must get Owners manual for this machine!!! Its a pity the drained oil was a bit black, not cheap this stuff.....
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howardhoe
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Don't worry, i bought some expensive oil for my bullfinch and filled it up only to find a very big puddle on the floor the next day!
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series1gem
Forum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5183 |
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Originally posted by Darmic1 I will get it copied for you, hope to get new printer set up on weekend, also got workshop manual on the villiers to do as well.
Its a good job I didn't do too much with the Bantam as I've just drained 1.2 litres of excess oil from the 3 gearboxes......... ooops! Note to self, must get Owners manual for this machine!!! Its a pity the drained oil was a bit black, not cheap this stuff..... [IMG]http://www.tractorbox.co.uk/forum/uploads/20130524_221141_110.jpg" height="816" width="612" /> |
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Darmic1
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Collected the rear cover from the powder coaters for the second time, Even managed to fit it with no mishaps...... Here are the pictures of the finished Bantam!
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Darmic1
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I have also replaced the 2 decals which were obvious when I first got this machine........
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Darmic1
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Now I need some advice, Im still undecided as to which decals and locations are correct for this machine. I have placed the various decals where I believe they would have been placed and taken some photo's.
I would like your opinions please???
First the fuel tank........
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Darmic1
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And now the rotor covers........
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Darmic1
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Im going to with the Howard Clifford set to match the fuel tank. Anyone able to confirm the correct placement of the decals, before I stick them in the wrong place!
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series1gem
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Most were as top left photo,however have also seen some as bottom pic. I'd allmost be inclinde to place them as you feel looks best, whatever you decide you will allways get some smart a**e comming up to you saying youve got it wrong.
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Darmic1
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Right, top left it is then, Thanks Gareth! Having never seen one fully restored before, was unsure, as you say 'some smart a##e'............
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Darmic1
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I just realised....... This project, its been 59 days from start to finish. Thats not working on it everyday either....... must slow down!
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Darmic1
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Decals now applied, hope they are as near to factory as possible.....
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Darmic1
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And here's a few more
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howardhoe
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That is stunning. I am glad to see one with an air filter set up like that as mine is the same, well would have been! I will have to keep looking at photo's of yours when i do mine so i can see what i am meant to be doing! I have bought many of the little engine parts i need for mine and just need a few more machine parts and i should be able to get mine restored. I am thinking next winter for mine all going well.
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TITCH
Forum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 648 |
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Yep,
Darren Strikes again, a thoughtful & stunning restoration!! Titch |
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Restorations Final Touch!
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series1gem
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To be fair its one of the best Bantams Ive ever seen. A bit of Britains and Howards history preserved probably for ever. I'm not suprised youve changed your mind about working it,I'd keep it for "Best" too.
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coastie
Forum Member ![]() Joined: 05 May 2013 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
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It looks really good. I'm envious and aware that once my 350 is working I wont be in a position to bring it anywhere near this standard.
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bigend
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credit where credit is due, it looks stunning and titch's decals are the icing on the cake,
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Darmic1
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Thanks for the compliments guys, makes all the effort worthwhile!
Here are a few photo's of the Bantam, with its Bigger Brother......
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TITCH
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Titch Is Speechless............
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Restorations Final Touch!
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pmackellow
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A couple of superb restorations there, very well done !
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series1gem
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The contrast in size is awesome, two very,very nice machines.
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series V Ash
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they look smashing darren there a credit to you ashley
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will_haggle
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Superb job, Darren, where are you showing them?
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6 months ago I couldn't even spell engineer - now I are one
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Darmic1
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Not too sure yet, its a combination of transport problems and work thats preventing showing at the moment. I am trying to sort the transport, looking at trailers now so we shall see. Work..... well unless they can magic 10 extra officers from thin air, who knows?
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Darmic1
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Well, having been to one or two shows this year as a spectator, I've decided that next year will be show year for me. Will need to check the rosta and see which ones I can attend........
In the meantime........ I have made a new starting handle and fitted a new rope too.
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simar kid
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got to hand it to you that's one @ell of a restoration,and also when the two are side by side it looks like a showroom from the distant passed. great x 1000
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Not sure whats wrong. i think we will let it develop
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Darmic1
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Thankyou John. Your restorations ain't too shabby either!!! Hows the Lister??? Been thinking about a stationary engine next, something similar to yours...... Would love a little grey fergie, but dont have the room. Even looked at a couple of vintage bikes......
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simar kid
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although I have come from farming stock,i to have no real space to keep a tractor. the first one which I used on a farm way back was a fordson dexta. this would be my choice if the lottery came good. engine wise things are okay. have found a flat belt so now the cake crusher is getting a once over.
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Not sure whats wrong. i think we will let it develop
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