suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 So, have just happened across a ducati inboard diesel, IS9 complete with gearbox for the princely sum of £150 Checked for usual suspects, it has compression so I bought it. Got it home and tested the dynostart ( a combination of dynamo and starter motor), it only went and worked!! Will check the fluids and get some diesel in to it and see what happens. If it runs, I have a hull for it, sort of Plymouth Oyster affair that needs an engine, or may just move it on sans gearbox (I have a lister/petter that could equally be pressed into service). Apparently these are quite rare these days..... Seems to be one of those weekends, bought a tractor yesterday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, suzook12 said: So, have just happened across a ducati inboard diesel, IS9 complete with gearbox for the princely sum of £150 Checked for usual suspects, it has compression so I bought it. Got it home and tested the dynostart ( a combination of dynamo and starter motor), it only went and worked!! Will check the fluids and get some diesel in to it and see what happens. If it runs, I have a hull for it, sort of Plymouth Oyster affair that needs an engine, or may just move it on sans gearbox (I have a lister/petter that could equally be pressed into service). Apparently these are quite rare these days..... Seems to be one of those weekends, bought a tractor yesterday...... Was the tractor the old red Ford one on Facebook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Good stuff. Would love to see a vid of it running 👍 A tractor you say...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, JonC said: Was the tractor the old red Ford one on Facebook? No mate, an International 574, would make a lovely lauch tractor 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy135 said: Good stuff. Would love to see a vid of it running 👍 A tractor you say...?? Yep, I will have the vid cam on the phone running for when we try and start it and smpke the workshop out 🤣 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Excellent. The sailing club has an old one we use to launch the ribs, awful to drive but perfect for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: No mate, an International 574, would make a lovely lauch tractor 🤣 is it road legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 what on earth are you going to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, captin slows old outlaw said: what on earth are you going to do with it Which? The engine or the tractor? Engine as above Tractor, prob clean it up and sell it, or may use it for grass cutting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Had a little play with the engine today, she's trying but not quite there..... Puffing a bit of smoke but nothing more at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 hours ago, captin slows old outlaw said: what on earth are you going to do with it He lives in Norfolk, everyone drives about in tractors there. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 hours ago, suzook12 said: may use it for grass cutting..... Is your estate bigger than @Andy135's then? He can only manage a john deer ride on mower. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Plenty of paddocks around people need topping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, suzook12 said: people need topping I thought was illegal now Steve - even in Norfolk - there was a rumour going round that the Norfolks? were becoming semi-civilized. Geoff. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Geoff said: I thought was illegal now Steve - even in Norfolk - there was a rumour going round that the Norfolks? were becoming semi-civilized. Geoff. Mate, the fens provide a nice substrata for shallow graves!! Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Andy135 and JonC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Tractor arriving Friday 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Result! Good work. Thanks for sharing 👍 What are your plans for it now then? Install in a tub or polish and flip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Andy135 said: Result! Good work. Thanks for sharing 👍 What are your plans for it now then? Install in a tub or polish and flip? Not actually running yet mate, won't run off the starter.... She's almost there but not quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Not actually running yet mate, won't run off the starter.... She's almost there but not quite What's up with the starter then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 12 hours ago, Geoff said: I thought was illegal now Steve - even in Norfolk - there was a rumour going round that the Norfolks? were becoming semi-civilized. Geoff. It`s only a rumour.😁 Geoff and suzook12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Andy135 said: What's up with the starter then? Nothing, like I said, it almost starts but not quite. Couple of things to try yet and will bleed it again as well. The starter works fine, just the engine dies soon as you stop powering the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, suzook12 said: Nothing, like I said, it almost starts but not quite. Couple of things to try yet and will bleed it again as well. The starter works fine, just the engine dies soon as you stop powering the starter I reckon it's faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: I reckon it's faulty. Where do I need to twa.... hit it to make it go Neil? Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Where do I need to twa.... hit it to make it go Neil? On the side Steve, nice and firm but not full pelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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