skippydiesel Posted February 20 Posted February 20 On 02/02/2025 at 8:55 PM, onetrack said: Don't work that old Gay-lion too hard, the last rigid-frame Galion was built nearly 40 years ago, and sourcing new parts might be a little difficult today! At least it has hydraulics - not like the old D4 we had on the farm about 40 years ago😈 1
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 1 hour ago, skippydiesel said: At least it has hydraulics - not like the old D4 we had on the farm about 40 years ago😈 It has a really nice Twin Disc hydraulic transmission similar to what you'd find in a large boat/trawler. Just swing it from forward to reverse without backing off however I still managed to crunch the gears when I went from Low to High range on the move. That bit is not hydraulic ☺️ 1
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 The plane will sit on the trailer for another week. My LAME will fly into Northam on Thursday morning next week so there's no point in me being there before that.
facthunter Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) You have to get the revs exactly right with any of that low to high range stuff. Trouble is you need 2 hands and the clutch foot. Nev Edited February 20 by facthunter
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 7 minutes ago, facthunter said: You have to get the revs exactly right with any of that low to high range stuff. Trouble is you need 2 hands and the clutch foot. Nev Yes but no doubling the clutch when there is none. I think the HiLo change should be done at stand still. The throttle is like a bulldozer, push it down for idle or lift off for flatout normal operation. At that point the noise cancelling earphones are a good idea. It has a 4-71 two stroke diesel that lets the neighbours know how hard you're working. 1
facthunter Posted February 20 Posted February 20 No clutch, just float it and slide out of the gear and adjust revs for the next one. Everyone seems to say It can't be done. It sure can't be done if the engine is stopped and you are moving. Nev
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 39 minutes ago, facthunter said: No clutch, just float it and slide out of the gear and adjust revs for the next one. Everyone seems to say It can't be done. It sure can't be done if the engine is stopped and you are moving. Nev Yes Nev you are right however this two stroke thing is like a Yamaha 2-stroke. Getting the correct revs might not be that easy. 1
facthunter Posted February 20 Posted February 20 I know they don't like to be idled. I presume it's a GM. Built a few of them. Nev
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 I'm taking the opportunity to build Mrs M's carport while the weather is mild, 39° forecast for today that's about 9° cooler than the maximum it hit in the week before last when we left for Perth. The problem is that I'm working with galvanised material that is so reflective that i can't see what I'm doing and the steel is still too hot to handle without gloves. Can't win so I've decided to leave it until the sun goes down. 1 1
Moneybox Posted February 20 Posted February 20 A few clouds came over so I took that as my signal to get out there again. 3 It went well for a while until I saw a great plume of smoke rising from across the fence. I caught it in time but took that as my signal to quit for the moment 😉 1 1
onetrack Posted February 20 Posted February 20 In the wheatbelt, it's compulsory to have a fire trailer and pump with a minimum of 1000 litres on hand, if you want to do any angle grinding or cutting of steel anywhere - even on a bare industrial block in a townsite. 1 2
Moneybox Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) I'm trying to offset the aircraft and training expenses. https://youtu.be/02hW0NyZTto Edited March 16 by Moneybox 1 1
onetrack Posted March 16 Posted March 16 When I was a gold miner, and SWMBO and I attended conferences/shows, etc - and they had forms to fill in, requiring personal details, such as name, occupation, etc - I'd write "gold miner" - and SWMBO would put "gold digger". I didn't realise she was doing this, until much later, when she told me. I reckon a few people must have got a laugh out of it. 2
facthunter Posted March 16 Posted March 16 I was Once a Minor but I grew Out of it. I did DIG Opal at one time at Lightning ridge. I know what "Potch and Toe Dirt" are and caught OPAL Fever. Nev 1
Moneybox Posted March 17 Posted March 17 I caught her once with her hands into the gold so now I keep it secure... 1 2
facthunter Posted March 17 Posted March 17 (edited) Is SHE in there too? Looks like a BARO chamber. Nev Edited March 17 by facthunter 1
Moneybox Posted March 17 Posted March 17 16 minutes ago, facthunter said: Is SHE in there too? Looks like a BARO chamber. Nev Theis is an open forum..... I'm telling people she's been admitted to hospital. 1
Moneybox Posted March 17 Posted March 17 It's in the former Lytton Quarantine station in Brisbane, now national park. Something to do with killing off the bugs on new imports. 1 1
spacesailor Posted March 17 Posted March 17 It didn't work on the " Ten pound " poms . So they made them into a film . LoL spacesailor 1
facthunter Posted March 17 Posted March 17 A Bot was ONE. He's still one, deep down if there is anything deep at all.. Nev
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