Multidrive refurb

[joe soapy]

While you are on I would recommend changing the ball joints that are screwed into the steering ram. They will be nearly as tight as that trunnion clamp. You will probably need to give the end of the ram some heat. Make sure you extend the ram and wrap some wet rags between the heat and the seals in the cylinder. It is a lot easier to do while the axle frame is off.

the ball joints screwed into ram, make sure they screw in with the mating surface a tight fit all round.
we had one break on the handler. the metal had crystalized, . looking at the surface, it looked as if it only touched on one side, the slight bending overtime causing it to let go.... After much head scratching, hammer and punch, swearing etc, a mag drill on the chassis was perfect to drill out in place

 

[Zebbedee]

Colin did you get any mudguards as I have a piece of paper in front of me from Kramp with spec on dunloflex skins

@Graham Smith hopefully has that one sorted for me thanks

 

[Zebbedee]

While you are on I would recommend changing the ball joints that are screwed into the steering ram. They will be nearly as tight as that trunnion clamp. You will probably need to give the end of the ram some heat. Make sure you extend the ram and wrap some wet rags between the heat and the seals in the cylinder. It is a lot easier to do while the axle frame is off.

Yea thanks @Bumble Bee all the track rod ends front and back are getting done adds up to a fair bill on track rods alone and brakes front and rear just caught them in time no lining left but no damage,
@Cab-over Pete paintwork on all new stuff is disappointing nowadays thinks like steps etc should be galvanised, as for tyres I would rather they were all the same size no hassle with possible wind up and when they rears wear a bit you can swop front to rear and keep them all even

 

[Derky]

Pete, Ours was like that when it came out of clayton factory, I thought they were galvanising light brackets and tank straps at one stage ?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Yes, good point @Zebbedee

Always just trying to think of little things to improve the service.

Nothing galvanised here @Derky

It's hardly even painted to be honest!

 

[Bumble Bee]

Pete, Ours was like that when it came out of clayton factory, I thought they were galvanising light brackets and tank straps at one stage ?

That's what I was told. In reality I think it is only the chassis rails that are zinc plated and I have just had to touch up all my tank straps, light brackets etc on my newer machine.
Pleased to say that the paint on my older machine that was refurbed is absolutely spot on.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

That's the dissappointing thing, it's not hard or expensive to get a good , durable paint finish. If a bumpkin like me can do it in an open sided shed then I fail to see why Multistrife can't get it right.

I expect there would be some pi55 poor excuse about outside sources, but it's no different.

When my machine was delivered it was covered in grubby hand marks, dirt on the seat, filthy glass, rusty steps, air valves not connected, a leaking hydraulic tank....the list went on.

If they had given me the option of an expensive machine shoddily built or a £3000 more expensive machine that was tip top in every way then I would have chosen the second option.

It's a good machine spoilt by penny pinching and cheap fittings. I doubt the powers that be are interested though.

It's a good job Multidrive Dave, The Cornish Magician is good on the spanners!

 

[Zebbedee]

That's the dissappointing thing, it's not hard or expensive to get a good , durable paint finish. If a bumpkin like me can do it in an open sided shed then I fail to see why Multistrife can't get it right.

I expect there would be some pi55 poor excuse about outside sources, but it's no different.

When my machine was delivered it was covered in grubby hand marks, dirt on the seat, filthy glass, rusty steps, air valves not connected, a leaking hydraulic tank....the list went on.

If they had given me the option of an expensive machine shoddily built or a £3000 more expensive machine that was tip top in every way then I would have chosen the second option.

It's a good machine spoilt by penny pinching and cheap fittings. I doubt the powers that be are interested though.

It's a good job Multidrive Dave, The Cornish Magician is good on the spanners!

Totally agree Pete shoddiness on an expensive new machine is disappointing especially when they are low volume builds, how many a year do they sell??

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I don't know how many.

It's just a pity they're not finished well. I'm not blaming the build men or anyone in particular, it just seems like there's a lack of care, for want of a better word.

Especially as, when ordering the machine at our table, my wife told Keith Pashley "he's the fussiest bugger on the planet and if there's things wrong with it, he WILL tell you!"

You would think he would just say
"Look lads, we've a right picky tosser here, just put a bit of polish over it quick"

It's like they were asking for complaints!

 

[Robt]

Dirty hand marks on the seat point to bloody useless builders!
Doesn't anyone take pride anymore. I always wiz round a tractor interior after an install with hand wipes to remove any finger marks etc.... Even carry a vac in the car to give it a once over. After all you wouldn't do it in a £140k Porsche so why is it acceptable in a tractor

 

[Cab-over Pete]

That's the exact point I shall make to the sales director on the very unlikely event he ever asks me if I'm pleased with the machine.

I bet his flash BMW at half the cost came with a floor clean enough to eat your dinner off.

And a bunch of flowers for the lady!!

 

[Mr chips]

We have a 2012 Agribuggy and the paint is rubbish . Just had panals painted . Mr Pashley said they had a bad batch from outside contractor.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

That old chestnut.

 

[Zebbedee]

Here's some pics of my 'new ' multidrive refurb/sprayer build bought last May and now finished and been working.Been a load of work to do but got there and pleased with it now and got the spec I wanted 4000litre stainless tank,vg booms Trimble gps on range point auto steer rds sprayer controls recirculating stainless lines 2" hypro centrifugal pump air shut offs etc. The knight fastrac demount bought from @quattro a member on here, donated the booms and mast etc also hyd block and the rds 34i controls flow meter and Ramsey unit, the chafer tank and frame came from Gary avison with all the wet controls valves etc originally fitted to a unimog which suffered a fire and was written off a lot of other small parts and advice came from @Graham Smith also on here and Gary avison was very knowledgeable and helpful also. @Terry Elsey Tyres is going to supply new row crop wheels and tyres for me

 

[Graham Smith]

It looks fantastic, great job done

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Mine will want respraying in about 5 and twenty minutes.

 

[Zebbedee]

Here's more

 

[Chae1]

Looks great. Did you go for air or electric for section control?

 

[Sandy]

That's looks well @Zebbedee when do I get to buy it?

 

[Zebbedee]

@Chae1 air controls are now fitted the multidrive has air fitted so replaced all nozzles and changed plumbing to full recirculation, it has 6 sections at moment but easy to add more section with air I thought.