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#1
Collected new spark plugs from the garden machinery shop for one of the mowers and the pressure washer. NGK with a 1/4" reach so not obtainable from a motor factor.
My dog walk route was blocked by a road closure so I worked my way to the other end and the kind man there let me through to get to the track where I exercised the 4wd system again.
#2
Seems it's likely a bad idea, but thankyou everyone for your input. I'll just hang on to it.
#3
General Discussion / Re: Workshop engine hoist rent...
Last post by Dopey - Today at 03:30 PM
I will give you one e.g. of why it's not a good idea, I worked for Keyline, they also hired out tools as well as selling building matirials, someone hired an electric plain, they didn't empty the bag, and the sawdust combusted and burnt half the school down, that's why they have a whole terms of use and instructions on the end of the tool when you hire them, the lender of the tool tried to take Keyline to court and blame them.
#4
'Neither a borrower nor a lender be'
... is a line from Act 1 Scene 3 of Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. It is spoken in a speech by Polonius, King Claudius' chief minister.

There are pros & cons to this, as have been posted ^^^

Over the past 25 years this question/initiative has been asked of the club.
Why doesn't the club lend out (special) tools  ???
It's a veritable minefield.

I've lent stuff to fellow members in the past and had 2 defaulters  :shakinghead
You do need a hefty cash deposit paid up front and I guess some sort of disclaimer if the borrower kills themselves. After all, if you sell something then the risk is on the buyer, the same should/would apply to borrowers ???

So I say to the topic starter - Give it go. Put on a hefty deposit - £250/300. Not sure how many takers you'll get.

Once I've finally sold my last Land Rover my engine crane will be up for sale.
They are heavy and cumbersome and take up garage space. We are hoping to move and downsize and I'm not planning on any more engine changes.

:worms
#5
General Discussion / Re: 1963 SWB diesel 2.25 …?
Last post by Stevenkav - Today at 01:55 PM
Hi Mycroft,

That would be great, would be good to get more info if it was available ... Steven
#6
General Discussion / Re: Workshop engine hoist rent...
Last post by Tom - Today at 01:36 PM
Quote from: Dopey on Today at 12:43 PMyou don't know most of the time how long you need it.

... or more importantly, WHEN you'll need it. Guarantee if I sold mine, I'd develop a fault the following week that requires the engine to come out  :'(

#7
General Discussion / Re: Workshop engine hoist rent...
Last post by Dopey - Today at 12:43 PM
I bought one, had it for 9 months (Or whatever) sold it after, cheaper than renting one, and didn't lose much on the deal, the new guy who bought it from me will lose even less.... doesn't make sense hiring, you don't know most of the time how long you need it.
#8
General Discussion / Re: 1963 SWB diesel 2.25 …?
Last post by Mycroft - Today at 12:16 PM
I'm doing some work at Gaydon today and can look your chassis number up in the factory records if you'd like.
#9
General Discussion / Re: Tex magna spindle
Last post by Twomokes - Today at 11:40 AM
I have a used spindle you may have. PM  me your details.
#10
General Discussion / Tex magna spindle
Last post by Telemuhcaster - Today at 11:20 AM
Hello all.

My Tex magna is complete minus the rubber wheel unit... does anybody have a source for a new/used spindle, I can see the rubber wheel is available to buy. It's been missing since I bought the vehicle and id now like to fix it properly!

Thanks