On Saturday, I started Tillie, to check out my work. Good news, the water system is not leaking and the temperature gauge is working. The Oil gauge shows 10-20 psi, but is leaking from the oil pipe, so a new pipe is needed.
Whilst working on the water system and gauges I removed the Fuel Tank and on replacing cleaned out the fuel bowl and line. When I brought Tillie, the engine run temperamentally, and would cough and sputter a bit depending on rev's.
When I refitted the fuel tank I noticed that I couldn't get fuel to flow from the small petrol start up tank, but had flow from the main TVO tank. I think the fuel tap needs some investigation. Problem solved by filling the main tank with straight petrol.
Having done this, she started up first time and runs alot smoother. Therefore I'm assuming there is a fuel restriction issue when using the start up tank.
The upright exhaust looks a lot better and sounds really good too.
Having done all this work a little trip to the Red Lion was therefore in order to celebrate.
I've also now received my verification letter from the FoFH. This dates Tillie to Friday 24th September 1954, being one of 227 tractors made that day.
Insurance has been sorted with NUFU at £38 per year fully comp. The next job is to apply for an age related number plate.
Sunday 23 August 2009
Progress - Work Begins
Having got Tillie home, the first area of concern is the cooling system and oil system. Neither of the gauges work so anything could be happening. I've decided to first investigate a water leak from the water pump area.
On further investigation its not the pump but the pump bowl that is badly corroded. Having phoned around this is a common problem on TVO Fergi's and bad news, only second hand parts are available.
A visit to Specialised Welding in Steventon seemed to offer a solution. Unfortunately, the casting is so thin that when welded, further cracks appear ! Option 2 is to flood the surface with silver solder. The result looks good (thanks Frank) but we will have to wait until its refitted and pressurised to see. As I've had to drain down the water system I'm taking the opportunity to replace the hoses, fan belt, thermostat, pump, temp gauge and sender. This should, fingers crossed, mean I have a reliable cooling system.
50 year old nuts and bolts mean a combination of lots of release oil and in some cases heat. The most difficult bolts have been the two holding the thermostat housing down, I guess the ally casting and mild steel bolts are to blame for this. One of the bolts sheared off during removal. I managed to drill this out, but with no UNF taps, I ended up re-cutting the thread as 8mm (Imperial taps and dies added to the shopping list).
The temperature sender was also a pain to remove and I ended up drilling the main body and screwing in a large self tapping screw and then using a pair of stillson's to turn and release the sender.
Another area of interest has been the need to make up a joint for where the pump body bolts to the engine block, this takes be back to my apprenticeship. I've managed to obtain some jointing material and crudely made a joint used the pump body and a ball pain hammer (hole punches also added to the shopping list).
New pump, temperature sender, gauge, thermostat fitted a coat of paint to the removed components plus a new upright exhaust (to replace the underslung one), new battery and new oil pressure gauge and I'm ready to refill and test.
Spend on the above bits so far £230.
Labels: Ferguson TED20 Water Cooling System
On further investigation its not the pump but the pump bowl that is badly corroded. Having phoned around this is a common problem on TVO Fergi's and bad news, only second hand parts are available.
A visit to Specialised Welding in Steventon seemed to offer a solution. Unfortunately, the casting is so thin that when welded, further cracks appear ! Option 2 is to flood the surface with silver solder. The result looks good (thanks Frank) but we will have to wait until its refitted and pressurised to see. As I've had to drain down the water system I'm taking the opportunity to replace the hoses, fan belt, thermostat, pump, temp gauge and sender. This should, fingers crossed, mean I have a reliable cooling system.
50 year old nuts and bolts mean a combination of lots of release oil and in some cases heat. The most difficult bolts have been the two holding the thermostat housing down, I guess the ally casting and mild steel bolts are to blame for this. One of the bolts sheared off during removal. I managed to drill this out, but with no UNF taps, I ended up re-cutting the thread as 8mm (Imperial taps and dies added to the shopping list).
The temperature sender was also a pain to remove and I ended up drilling the main body and screwing in a large self tapping screw and then using a pair of stillson's to turn and release the sender.
Another area of interest has been the need to make up a joint for where the pump body bolts to the engine block, this takes be back to my apprenticeship. I've managed to obtain some jointing material and crudely made a joint used the pump body and a ball pain hammer (hole punches also added to the shopping list).
New pump, temperature sender, gauge, thermostat fitted a coat of paint to the removed components plus a new upright exhaust (to replace the underslung one), new battery and new oil pressure gauge and I'm ready to refill and test.
Spend on the above bits so far £230.
Labels: Ferguson TED20 Water Cooling System
Monday 17 August 2009
What No Friends ?
Come on People, I know you are out there. Register as a Follower, this will at least encourage me to spend the odd 10 minutes updating My Blog. The other options are, working on the tractor or, going down the local.
Geoff, Phil, Pauline/Micheal and friend, Rob, Bob, Carl show some support !
Geoff, Phil, Pauline/Micheal and friend, Rob, Bob, Carl show some support !
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Tillie is Coming Home
Arrangements have been made, Tillie (thats the name of my Tractor) is coming home. Had to post this picture, of the method of transport (thanks Mick) it is so right !
The old Girl is now home, I can't believe the interest she has recieved from neighbours and friends.
The hard work starts now.
Saturday 8 August 2009
Picture
Ok, first picture of my Fergi.
Delivery is proving a little more complex than first thought. Within the next couple of days is the general plan (fingers crossed). However, I've been busy with a few other things. Firstly, I've brought a Service manual for the Fergi on ebay 400+ pages (thanks Zoe). This should be a good investment.
I've also recieved the V55 form from the DVLA. I need this form to register the tractor for road use. The next job will be to send off the form to the FoFH so they can varify the date of manufacfure and then the DVLA should issue a registration plate number.
Monday 3 August 2009
My first blog
3rd August 2009. Well this is my first blog.
And why ? Well on Saturday I purchased a 1954 Grey Ferguson tractor (a little grey fergi to those in the know). I've then decided to keep a blog on this adventure in order to resolve the problem we all have of taking something apart and then forgetting how it goes back together. Whether this is the correct use of a blog only time will tell.
The tractor is currently 'resting' in a garage on a stable, hopefully delivery will happen within the next 5-10 days (the result of conversation in my local). Once this happens, I will post some pictures and hopefully a plan of attack.
And why ? Well on Saturday I purchased a 1954 Grey Ferguson tractor (a little grey fergi to those in the know). I've then decided to keep a blog on this adventure in order to resolve the problem we all have of taking something apart and then forgetting how it goes back together. Whether this is the correct use of a blog only time will tell.
The tractor is currently 'resting' in a garage on a stable, hopefully delivery will happen within the next 5-10 days (the result of conversation in my local). Once this happens, I will post some pictures and hopefully a plan of attack.
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