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  1. Farmerpickle

    Ford 5000 with CAV pump instead of Simms

    Just wanted to know of any of your experiences of a Ford 5000 with a CAV rotary pump instead of a Simms inline pump. What was one with a CAV pump like at starting from cold? Many thanks.
  2. Farmerpickle

    Claas liner vs Enorossi rake

    Just wanted to know if any of you have had any experience Enorossi rakes? Or should I hunt for a second hand Claas Liner. Enorossi are these: Similar to the Acrobat. Many thanks.
  3. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 2640 gear linkage

    As you know this was a common wearing part on them. Do you know if you can still get the gear linkage for a 2640? If so, where from and how much? Many thanks.
  4. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 590 starting problem

    My 590 has just had it's head reconditioned, new piston rings and shells. It has been put back together and won't start. The engine seems to be tight. The starter just hasn't got enough grunt to swing the engine over fast enough. I thought, lazy starter. So, I've taken a starter and battery...
  5. Farmerpickle

    Hedge cutters so you don't have to turn your neck so much?

    Hedge cutters so you don't have to turn your neck so much? I just wanted to know your thoughts on these? Sorry, I don't know the proper name for this type of hedge cutters? I would say that if your using a 100hp tractor it would make it quite unstable? Do I stand corrected?
  6. Farmerpickle

    Bomford B608 hedge cutter

    Just wanted to know is the Bomford B608 hedge cutter with electric controls is any good?
  7. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 500 series cab plastic

    Does anybody know where I can get the plastic that goes at the top of the cab at the back? Many thanks.
  8. Farmerpickle

    Twyman hedge cutter

    Twyman hedge cutter. Are these any good? Are any of you owners of one and would you recommend it?
  9. Farmerpickle

    Paint for classic machinery

    What is you preferred paint brand for machinery and tractors?
  10. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 35/65 grey paint

    I have a 35 and a 65 that were restored by their previous owners. The paintwork on them is relatively good however, the wheels where not rubbed down so well as the other metal on the tractors therefore the grey on the wheels has rusted and would benefit from being rubbed down and resprayed. But...
  11. Farmerpickle

    Spearhead Excel 470

    Spearhead Excel 470, any good?
  12. Farmerpickle

    Ransomes 902 combine

    Ransomes 902 combine. Just wanted to know if anybody has or had or even seen one? Apart from the one in Gressenhall, Norfolk.
  13. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 65 hydraulic pipe

    Good evening, I want to replace the hydraulic coupling on my Massey Ferguson 65 with a modern one. Do any of you know what the thread size is of the pipe that comes out of the tractor? The pipe has a male fitting on the end of it. Many thanks.
  14. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 590 for hedge trimming

    Just wanted to know if you do, or if you know somebody that uses a Massey Ferguson 590 for hedge trimming. Is the hydraulic pump powerful enough?
  15. Farmerpickle

    Ransomes 902 combine or Massey Ferguson 780?

    Ransomes 902 combine or Massey Ferguson 780? Which one would you say is better? Or are you still using one to harvest your crop?
  16. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 65 rocker cover gasket

    I keep having difficulty doing a Massey Ferguson 65 rocker cover gasket. I have put on several new gaskets of the years, but it still keeps on just dripping when the tractor is being used. Does anybody have any tips on how to do one successfully? I have tried using two gaskets on top of each...
  17. Farmerpickle

    Ploughing in the David Brown or Ford and Fordson class at the Nationals.

    Evening all, Can anybody plough in the David Brown or Ford and Fordson class at the Nationals? Or do you have to qualify? If not, who do you need to get in contact with? Many thanks.
  18. Farmerpickle

    Plough skim size

    Just a quick question. Do you know the size of the coach bolt on the standard Ransomes WT 10 skim bracket? Like in this picture:
  19. Farmerpickle

    Massey Ferguson 65 steering box

    Good evening everybody, On my Massey Ferguson 65 the steering box is leaking on the half locking nut on the right hand side. Has anybody had any experience with this in the past? All the gaskets are fine. Should there be an ‘O ring’ or something in between to stop oil from seeping out? Many thanks.
  20. Farmerpickle

    Putting net into Welger RP 202

    I am putting net wrap into a RP 202 for the first time. I wanted to know how you pull the net through the rubber rollers. Any tips? I've seen this video several times, but it didn't seem to answer my question. Many thanks.
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