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17-12-16, 06:22
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You can see the damage that has been done over the years but I'm sure it can be repaired.
I can see the gears amongst the crap and believe it or not I don't think they are that bad. But I could be wrong. Last edited by colin jones; 17-12-16 at 06:24. Reason: Additional info. 
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17-12-16, 06:28
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I resurrected my poor old crane which hasn't been started for a long time but all good (Perkins engine
 ). The bottom of these tanks needed a really good high pressure steam clean which blows out everything including chunks of rust.
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17-12-16, 06:32
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It certainly shows up the extent of work to be done when you get this type of perspective. I noticed that the tiller brackets that are bolted to the floor are in very good usable condition and they are identical to the bren carrier seat ones so they must have copied them.
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17-12-16, 06:38
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The other photo's were taken a few days ago. All the cross tubes that protect the axles need to be replaced so I have made a set of crude tooling. The top one is a hydraulic cylinder of the diameter required and the bottom one it a relatively thick piece of water pipe with the correct inside diameter. I have just welded other pieces of flat bar for some load transfer during pressing.
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17-12-16, 06:41
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A few more strengthening pieces and ready for a test press
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17-12-16, 06:49
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I tried a thinner piece first with excellent success then a piece of the correct thickness required and the only thing I will require will be some lubricant during the press process as it has to pull the material in from both sides at the same time to bring it down into the bottom form. It just needs to be able to slide but I know it wont be a drama. I only need to press 4 of these so tooling neatness was not a priority and I don't think I need to make any for stock unless there is a few more of these around the place
 That's it to date. Colin 
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17-12-16, 15:53
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Very impressive work as usual Colin! I enjoy seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing. Those parts will look perfect in place.
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