Ford /NH 40 series

[Andy044]

Andy is that a hydrocut saw

Im actually not sure. We have had it a long time, first mounted to a 7810 and then modified by Moffett to fit the 7840.

Most people say rare though as its right hand cut, Moffett's own saws are typically left hand cut.

I could be tempted to sell up if anyone was interested. Its unlikely that I'll be hooking it back on anytime soon.

 

[dusty]

Bit of a long shot but has anyone ever came across a 7840 sle reg number s98kty? Was my old tractor at work until it got stolen about 16 years ago? No doubt it'll have been put in a container and away on a boat tour but just never know!

 

[Bramble]

Anyone sourced any LED work lights for a 40 series, need to be side mounted.

 

[Thomas5060]

I got myself 6 of the CA5716 lights for 247 lighting yesterday
http://www.247lighting.net/products/adjustable_worklamp_ca_5716.html

 

[Bramble]

Do they look like they will fit OK?

 

[Thomas5060]

Haven't had a proper look yet but I think they will, will check later and let you know

 

[fermerboy]

Anyone sourced any LED work lights for a 40 series, need to be side mounted.

Me too, could do with replacing a few.

 

[Nearly]

I've gone for ebay square ones. 48W

 

[fermerboy]

I've gone for ebay square ones. 48WView attachment 464062

I've got them on the same as you.
Brilliant light.
It's the side mounted ones for the top I'm needing to replace.
If I could get rectangular ones for the top I'd be sorted.

 

[Nearly]

I've got them on the same as you.
Brilliant light.
It's the side mounted ones for the top I'm needing to replace.
If I could get rectangular ones for the top I'd be sorted.

Just turn them sideways.

 

[Andy044]

Just to up date where we are at now.
Drop arms replaced as they were seized solid.
Stickers ordered from Lotus Designs NI and fitted by our local signwriter Neil Wilkinson at the same time as he put our business logo on. Painting pretty much finished bar a few wee chassis touch ups.

Friday Morning

Friday Lunchtime

Please excuse the over spray on the tyres, the painter at that time wasn't too concerned about taping off!
Still to be done:
Refit the grab bar and on RHS
Mirrors
Sort the lights as some of the bulb holders are corroded beyond repair
Source and fit nose cone badge
Treat rust on doors/cab frame before it takes hold properly.
Refit windscreen

Still a couple of oil leaks to sort but this will be a work in progress as we ease it back into working life.

 

[Nearly]

NH badge available from NH dealers, about £12. Proper way to fix is to take front piece off and fit clips into pegs to hold badge on. If you use a sealant any diesel spill will start to dissolve it.
The glue version of expanding foam should work well though, not soluble.

 

[Digester Man]

Alright Andy! Looking good sir, you've been spending too much time in the Members Cars section on RMS..!

 

[7610 super q]

NH badge available from NH dealers, about £12. Proper way to fix is to take front piece off and fit clips into pegs to hold badge on. If you use a sealant any diesel spill will start to dissolve it.
The glue version of expanding foam should work well though, not soluble.

Useful to know. I could only find an oval Ford badge on ebay.......

 

[Nearly]

Useful to know. I could only find an oval Ford badge on ebay.......

Sometimes you have to visit the main stealer. I often go in there for a price but feel obliged to buy something now and again.

Edit - must get it fitted before I lose it.

 

[Thomas5060]

Very tidy Andy! Who did the painting?

 

[Andy044]

NH badge available from NH dealers, about £12. Proper way to fix is to take front piece off and fit clips into pegs to hold badge on. If you use a sealant any diesel spill will start to dissolve it.
The glue version of expanding foam should work well though, not soluble.

Thanks, I'm pretty sure I have one somewhere but good to know that they aren't too dear new.
The nose cone was rightly battered due to falling branches over the years so a local body shop smoothed, filled and primer'd it for us, but in doing so, removed the holes for the badge to be fixed on by.

Alright Andy! Looking good sir, you've been spending too much time in the Members Cars section on RMS..!

Hey Rob, thought that was yourself. Aye need to get away from the cars and back to the tractors. Getting time is always an issue.

Very tidy Andy! Who did the painting?

We did it ourselves, that is to say one of my staff members who's father was a professional painter painted all the blue and black bits.
The wheels where shot blasted and painted by a couple of friends.
Realistically the paint work isn't going to win any awards but I have to keep telling myself that this will never be a concourse restoration, this tractor has already spent a couple of days on the slurry pump so that has to be reflected in the tidy up spend.

Chances are I'll have it at the Big 100 show at nuttscorner in April if you are going.

 

[Thomas5060]

Thanks, I'm pretty sure I have one somewhere but good to know that they aren't too dear new.
The nose cone was rightly battered due to falling branches over the years so a local body shop smoothed, filled and primer'd it for us, but in doing so, removed the holes for the badge to be fixed on by.


Hey Rob, thought that was yourself. Aye need to get away from the cars and back to the tractors. Getting time is always an issue.


We did it ourselves, that is to say one of my staff members who's father was a professional painter painted all the blue and black bits.
The wheels where shot blasted and painted by a couple of friends.
Realistically the paint work isn't going to win any awards but I have to keep telling myself that this will never be a concourse restoration, this tractor has already spent a couple of days on the slurry pump so that has to be reflected in the tidy up spend.

Chances are I'll have it at the Big 100 show at nuttscorner in April if you are going.

Yes will be at the big 100, will have to get a yarn with you there Andrew. Need someone to paint my 8210, doesn't need to be perfect, just a working tractor at the end of the day

 

[Andy044]

Yes will be at the big 100, will have to get a yarn with you there Andrew. Need someone to paint my 8210, doesn't need to be perfect, just a working tractor at the end of the day

No problem, If you don't see me on the day get me on FB, I cant guarantee that my guy would be up for painting someone else's tractor but I'd say his brother could be interested in helping you out.

 

[Thomas5060]

Will do lad. Won't be for a month or two yet, want to do clutch and brakes. No point painting her then taking her apart