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350bhp and 570ft lb - yank v8 diesel powerstroke ! But it'll be out your budget and full of electrics. Mine tows beautifully. G

Cheers. Spent yesterday machining with a 1 1/2hp single phase motor on the colchester student. Worked ok all things considered. Before and after of one part of the job : Then had spacers, brake discs and a big retention washer to machine. Finished with : Shopping for a 3phase convertor and motor tomorrow. G

Thanks Simon. What would you say about the invertek unit i put a link to above. I'm tempted to go get one tomorrow if he's open ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290735890990?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 I like your idea of a socket, would make life nice and easy. G

Evening, Well......we managed to burn out either the motor or the antique 3 phase convertor on our colchester student lathe today. I think it was the motor, as it smells a bit down the back of the lathe.....then we were trying to start it and we fried a couple of resistors in the 3 phase convertor. It was a really old thing. SO..... How am i best running my lathe ? Single phase or 3 phase with convertor (or invertor, you tell me the preferred way) - which is best ? If i went for 3 phase with convertor, is it possible to have a switch so that i could choose either A) Lathe or B) Milling machine ? (I don't have a milling machine yet, but would like one). In a bit of a rush, so whatever i decide i'll order on Monday. Currently got a hub thats been half machined in the chuck Thanks Gordon Something like this any good ? As he's local to me for collection : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290735890990?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

I don't know, i'm not so sure it's stolen. Yes there's a chance it is but hell, we've got 3 or 4 rolling chassis at our place. The log books have long since been 'scrapped'. No ID means no numberplate i assume. IF the chassis number is ground off then ok, i would be suspicious. G

Apart from the fact that the number plates are on show i'd be pressure washing the sand off it and then using the warrenty service when it breaks lol ! G

I think Aberdeen should be renamed evoque. I remember just after they came out i was up there for a course and the damned things were everywhere. Fair play for going in that 'puddle'. I wouldn't put my ford in it and thats on 35" mud terrains LOL (it's a tart bus in reality) ! G

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And then they get silly and put 24v through 12v motors for proper speed

Wigan ?

Nige, Don't forget me when you trip over that 727 tomorrow morning. Maybe take some pictures of it as well G

I'm going to type what others are thinking. Just find a replacement chassis from another 110 thats being broken for parts. Not 100% legit if you go by the book, but a lot easier and cheaper than going for a new item. G

Was the nut tight ? (It's an alternator right ?)

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A 1/2" impact gun can use 5+ cu f per minute. The above viair is listed as 2.7 (is that each pump or total ?) The arb in the first post is 1cfm (rounded off). Buy a 12v impact gun. They're useful G

I was going to suggest just opening Nigels account and "View Threads" instead

This is preparing non landrover axles for the next buggy G

What ratio would you like ?

Agree with this. Also, offshore conditions are not the same as a nice workshop. Hence another reason they like arc I have seen high pressure stuff get welded with arc and then inspected. Likewise we've also used tig on parts (stand pipe root weld ) For jobs in the shop our welder uses both arc and mig. We have big machines of both. The tig is hardly ever used. Besides - i think the first thing an offshore welder learns is where the coffee shop is ! Gordon

Honest answer - no. Well not for any useful length of time. I've got both a 12v and air con compressor with a small storage tank in my challenge truck. Much better idea. G

Because i have a heater that works, door seals that keep the cold out, comfortable seats and reliability

I was in aberdeen last week glad it wasn't this week ! Traffic is bad enough without snow

Get back to who you got it from and get a replacement. G

All the more reason to take an old series. You won't be able to hear her in the cab....bliss...

My series 2a has a series 3 gearbox with overdrive. I also have RRC 3.54 diffs in. 3.5 v8. I can sit quite comfortably on the motorway at 60 - 65ish Gordon