Ransomes MG5 Crawler

[tom2207]

it really is going to be better than new , great to see its progress.

 

[Norsk]

What a great machine! One day I will own one.

I have a Trackmarshall Crawler but your Ransomes is cooler by far.

 

[Dieselman 63]

it really is going to be better than new , great to see its progress.

The goal is mechanically sweet but I don’t care about the paint, so long as there’s no rust. It’s fun to work on, everything is super easy to access

 

[Robotstar5]

Fuel pump - this needs cleaning every so often. Deposits build up on the bottom of the glass. I recommend filling it up with a bit of petrol before you put it back on, saves endless pumping on the diaphragm.

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Or a bit more in the sediment bowl on my tractor

 

[octo0072000]

Or a bit more in the sediment bowl on my tractor

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don't let the bowl freeze they break no idea if they are available anymore

 

[Robotstar5]

don't let the bowl freeze they break no idea if they are available anymore

Luckily it's a popular model so plenty of aftermarket stuff available - glass bowl

 

[Dieselman 63]

Luckily it's a popular model so plenty of aftermarket stuff available - glass bowl

don't let the bowl freeze they break no idea if they are available anymore

The Ransomes takes an Amal carb unique to Ransomes MG tractors and is notoriously difficult to source as a spare.

 

[zeppelin builder]

The Ransomes takes an Amal carb unique to Ransomes MG tractors and is notoriously difficult to source as a spare.

it has an adustable main jet that you can wind the needle in /out

 

[Dieselman 63]

it has an adustable main jet that you can wind the needle in /out

No, it does not, not least on mine anyway

I actually meant Amal made the fuel pump, it's Friday But the carb on mine is Ransomes own I think. Two solid bronze gates controlled by springs, and a float bowl underneath. Perhaps the MG6 which had an uprated carb was able to be fine-tuned. Mine is either working or it isn't!

 

[Robotstar5]

The Ransomes takes an Amal carb unique to Ransomes MG tractors and is notoriously difficult to source as a spare.

Have you tried Burlen Fuel Systems for spares?

 

[Dieselman 63]

Have you tried Burlen Fuel Systems for spares?

I've got the contact of a guy called Neil Jarrett, he's the go-to man for spares

Been looking at stationary engines, saw this which you may be able to shed some light on: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/other/listing/3484401661?bof=qgcd3yad

 

[Robotstar5]

I've got the contact of a guy called Neil Jarrett, he's the go-to man for spares

Been looking at stationary engines, saw this which you may be able to shed some light on: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/other/listing/3484401661?bof=qgcd3yad

Looks like a Wolseley Style 4 (R Type)

 

[Tinbasherdan]

I've got the contact of a guy called Neil Jarrett, he's the go-to man for spares

Been looking at stationary engines, saw this which you may be able to shed some light on: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/other/listing/3484401661?bof=qgcd3yad

Don’t do it! It’s a slippery slope once you have a stationary engine

 

[Robotstar5]

Don’t do it! It’s a slippery slope once you have a stationary engine

Scaremonger, stationary engines are normally displayed on flat areas due to most of them being on wheels

 

[Tinbasherdan]

Scaremonger, stationary engines are normally displayed on flat areas due to most of them being on wheels

You can only be a true stationary weirdo with socks, sandals and a folding chair though

 

[Robotstar5]

You can only be a true stationary weirdo with socks, sandals and a folding chair though

That's a relief, I tend to wear steel toe cap boots when I'm sitting in my folding chair

 

[Dieselman 63]

Don’t do it! It’s a slippery slope once you have a stationary engine

I’m no closer to owning a house let alone an Alvis Stalwart - the ultimate dream!

 

[bourbon]

You can only be a true stationary weirdo with socks, sandals and a folding chair though

and running a pump with a totally pointless tap hovering above it, bonus points for having ducks in the water. AND, ignore interested members of the public who want to ask questions as well!

 

[dobbslc]

It's a perpetual motion machine if the tap refills the tank though!
I'm surprised Shell, Esso etc haven't shut these rouge inventers up for threatening the oil cartels....

 

[Tinbasherdan]

and running a pump with a totally pointless tap hovering above it, bonus points for having ducks in the water. AND, ignore interested members of the public who want to ask questions as well!

My favourite is the subsection of stationary engine officionados that display trench compactors. Just stand there all day with it bouncing around