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Hi
I found an old post of yours where you mention fitting a different fuel tank to your Iveco doublecab. I've got the same problem of the tank getting damaged - do you know exactly what vehicle your replacement came of, and how did you source it (scrap yard, dealer etc?). Also, did it bolt straight on or did you have to do some fabrication?
Sorry to ask so many questions!
Cheers
Dan
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Hi Jammydodger I know this is an old post, but I've just found your quote above and I've got the same van/problem. Do you know what the 'new' old tank was off exactly? Cheers Dan
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361 is miles better than the plasticky cheap badly build 362 crap. IMO.
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Speak to Terry Crick - I haven't got his number to hand but put his name and Apex Arb into google and you'll find him. He trained me a couple of months ago.
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I'd defo have a look at a 1928 - they are in a different league to the older Greenmechs you used (I've got an old one with a Lister engine too, so I know what your talking about). I haven't used any other similar sized machine that can keep up with one, and the back up from Greenmech (on the very rare occasion that you need it) is incredible. You can talk directly to the blokes that build them, and there appears to be nothing that they can't fix down the phone! I was in 2 minds about going for the 1928 as it is apparently a 7.5 inch machine (which I was concerned was a bit small), but there is no sub-10 inch chipper out there that will drag more stuff through more quickly. Greenmech seem to have an ill-deserved bad name from people who used the older machines in the past. I would seriously recommend that anybody looking for a new chipper should throw some brash through one of these before making any decisions.
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Hi Steve
I have advertised a Greenmech 202 chipper in the classifieds with a link to a thread where I had posted pictures of it previously, and now the link doesn't work and the thread has disappeared. If I shouldn't have put the link in the ad I am sorry, please remove it. I didn't realise this was an infringement,
Cheers
Dan
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I bought a chipper from a firm today, and they closed the deal by throwing in a pair of boxed brand new xl Stretchair type c class 1 trousers in grey (code on box says 6633 extra large) and 2 boxed brand new Weaver harnesses (both medium, one sit and one leg loops - codes 01041BKCE and 01038BKCE). The trousers aren't my size unfortunately, and I've just had a new harness, so they are all up for sale. If you are interested, pm me or call/text on 07970188050 with your offers. They'll all end up on eBay at the weekend otherwise.
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Mine is ace, but the cab is tiny (which is a massive downside). It will go anywhere (tight turning circle etc) and is a brilliant towing machine.
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I've got a brand new set of short gaffs that I'd sell. If anyone has a set of long tree gaffs for sale, I'd also be interested (but only after boxhead's sorted - I'm not trying to cock his purchase up!).
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I've put some Insa Turbo Special Tracks (very aggressive mud terrains) on the back of my Toyota Dyna (twin wheel 3.5 tonne - like a transit) and it has made a big difference to where it will go. I also put some wider front van tyres on, as a lot of the time it seemed to lose traction when the front tyres sunk in (these seem to help a bit). Be careful with the front tyres though - make sure these are strong enough for the axle loading, as you are more likely to overload these single tyres than the rear doubles. I run this set up all year round with no problems with legality or the MOT etc. The only downside is that they are very noisy - from outside my van sounds like a quad going down the road!
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Dunno if anybody recognises this - timberwolf wood chipper on eBay (end time 06-Sep-10 21:01:19 BST) Hopefully it's all above board...
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Hi I'm taking a redwood (6-7 feet DBH, 100+ feet tall) down near Tarporley, Cheshire, and was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying the timber from the site? For more info, please call or text me on 07970188050 - please don't pm me as I don't get on here a lot. The tree is coming down next Monday/Tues (6+7 Sept) and could be picked up from roadside by a HIAB wagon (not an Artic though, access won't allow it). It can't be loaded with a tractor front loader, as it will make too much mess on the customer's lawn. Cheers Dan
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57 Plate Navara 4WD light on dashboard
monkeybusiness replied to Sciadopitys's topic in General chat
I think you should be able toget it sorted in Sweden - it's a pan European warranty. -
I should be felling a load of beech just off the M54 (M6 end) in a couple of weeks time. Where are you and what are you paying? There should be 20ish tonnes. Give me a ring on 07970 188050. Cheers, Dan
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I just wanted to post a quick thread to thank Mac and Jason at Greenmech for all their invaluable advice over the past couple of weeks. I recently bought a 2nd hand 19-28 safetrak and have had a couple of teething troubles (nothing major, but I have been scratching my head a bit...). As a result, I have been hassling the technical guys at Greenmech and they really couldn't have been more helpful and forthcoming with their advice. I just thought the company deserved a mention with regards their technical support - it would have been very easy for them to tell me to take the machine to my nearest dealer, but they never once fielded my calls and avoided talking to me. Regarding the machine, it is without doubt the best all round chipper I have operated (and I have used numerous different makes over the past 10 years). Cheers Greenmech!!!
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Attempted landy theft. ( heads up)
monkeybusiness replied to jonathan hall's topic in Stolen Equipment
That just looks like a normal Land Rover door gap to me, I can't see what the problem is... -
http://www.sapaprofiles.be/transport.asp
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I suppose this little rant is more relevant to those that are approved contractors but... ... until any of the 'Associations' start promoting themselves and our industry to the general public I really cannot see the point in signing up to them. As far as our industry is concerned, I would stick my neck out and say that the majority of customers (with the exception of most LAs, but including a great deal of commercial customers) look at us as relatively unskilled labour, and will buy according to price. Nobody broadcasts the training/ qualifications/ risks/ insurance etc inherent within our industry to those outside it, so the general public remain (at large) ignorant to the fact that there are big differences between those that do the job properly (and legally) and those that don't. Until an 'Association' steps up and offers something akin to CORGI, I personally won't bother paying any of their subs.
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Have you been shown any stretches by a physio before you go under the knife? I suffered with it in both hands for about 4 years really bad after I started climbing, but put up with it as I couldn't afford the time off. I got shown a couple of stretches which helped (didn't cure it, but offered some relief) and it now doesn't cause me any problems, unless I try and write a lot (easily avoided!). The stretch that I was shown that helped involves spreading and straightening your fingers as much as possible and then bending your wrists fully back, whilst keeping your fingers straight. Hold this for as long as your can. It can hurt, but does offer some relief (a bit **** at 3 in the morning though, but helps you get back to sleep). BTW, they said they were reluctant to operate on both my wrists at the same time as I wouldn't be able to wipe my arse...
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£250 + VAT all gone. Give me a shout on 07970188050 if your interested. Cheers, Dan.
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The Official raffle results 2009
monkeybusiness replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Arbtalk Christmas Raffle 2009
Just had a quick look at the results and I've only gone and won - mint! I'm glad the raffle was such a success - congratulations to all involved. It's a great well deserving cause combined with a huge display of generosity from the prize suppliers. I'm not sure who I need to thank for the split tail but please be assured I am very grateful. Great site by the way - I know I don't contribute a great deal but I do use it for information an awful lot. My only problem seems to be dragging myself away to take care of dreaded paperwork.... -
If the other fixes don't work, you could try bypassing the stress control and see if they continue to do it. I had a similar problem with one of these machines, and it turned out the flywheel axle was scored as a result of worn bearings. The bearings must have a very tight interference fit on the flywheel. (I'm not sure if it still the case as I moved to Greenmech as a result of this, but you never used to be able to grease the bearings as they are 'sealed for life', which unfortunately let down what was otherwise a very good little machine). This slight movement threw out the stress control sensor's ability to sense the flywheel spinning. If the disconnected stress control cures it, this might be your (unfortunately rather expensive) problem. If you suspect this is the case, slacken all the drive belts and try and coaxe some lateral movement out of the flywheel pulley with a pry bar - if it moves at all then you'd better get your cheque book ready...
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I've got a ms65 with the same brake problem. After very little use the brake stopped coming on/off easily - there appears to be wear in the brake handle. I packed out the hole that carries the piece of metal that actuates the brake mechanism with a couple of matchsticks (yeeha I know...) and it works now. I've bought a new brake handle, but not got around to fitting it as the bodge is working fine...
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I'm talking about the use of stump treatment in forestry when thinning operations take place - all the trees' root plates will be intertwined and probably grafted, yet i'm not sure if there is a common incidence of Glyphosate finding its way into trees that are left to grow on. The trees in question here are nowhere near as close as your pic - I will get some pics uploaded to try and make things clearer. Great feedback from everybody - thanks for your time and insight.
