Matthew Storrs
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OK, if I do as you say and it doesn't cut out anymore does that suggest there was a faulty connection between the ignition and fuel solenoid. (Excuse my electrical/mechanical ignorance:001_smile:)
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I doubt its compression, firstly it doesn't lose a drop of oil or breathe heavy, secondly one of the times it restarted almost instantly which doesn't tye in with the cylinders cooling, Faulty ignition could be a possibility but i suppose il only be able to test that when it cuts out and it doesn't usually leave me enough time before it restarts to test it. Im going to change the filter see if that helps and check the fuel lines
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Cheers for your advice, I think I got my sunday morning activities lined up anyhow! at least I know where to start from. Do you reckon its best to hand prime it and look for air bubbles first? if so does that mean a new fuel pipe? or loose joint somwhere?
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ah right, thats interesting, did it struggle tho when you tried to restart it cos of the air in the system? I think I obviously need to do some inspecting in the morning. sounds the most likely cause tho. Its totally unpredictable too it could go miles without any problems then happen twice within a few miles. Cheers for all the advice:thumbup1:
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I changed the filter about 6 months ago if that so I can't think its that, funny thing is this problem happened in october and there was a loose wire on the bulkhead (not sure of its purpose) and it seemed to go away until a few days ago but I checked that same wire again and its not loose so Im assuming it was just a coincidence the first time.
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too true, I do all those things daily with mine too and this is the first time its come to a standstill (momentarily that is!)
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These are all possible causes, however if it was a fuel supply issue, wouldn't it be spluttering once it was trying to start again? it doesn't at all it just fires straight up again, Do 300s have a fuel cut off switch in case of an accident like td5s? Thanks
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recently my 300 tdi engine has been cutting out as iv been going along (once on the dualcarriageway which was interesting) then when I try to restart it it turns over but doesn't fire, after a time it will suddenly fire back to life as if nothing happened- anyone else experianced this or an idea of what it might be, I can't find any loose conections but it feels like the fuel supply cuts out momentarily or something:confused1:
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:laugh1:yup, frankly its insulting for a landy to be even in the same thread as a hilux let alone compared to it.
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here we go!!!
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I just get a flat file and sharpen them, you can only do it so many times but definiatly will give it alot more life yet
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Im NEVER overweight and I live on Dartmoor if VOSA are reading:thumbup1:
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Enough on the titanic, what about the lancastria
Matthew Storrs replied to Dean Lofthouse's topic in The Lounge
I quite agree, but I think the reason the titanic gets so much press (aside from the film stirring it up) is it quite simply shouldn't have sank whereas war is war and tragedys are to be expected. Still, its strange how it still gets so much attention. -
How long does your UJ Last on your 90/110/130 land rover
Matthew Storrs replied to mendiplogs's topic in General chat
I put heavy duty ones in last time, not sure whether it'll be much difference but they do look tougher. changed all mine in the past year although I find the one behind the transfer box goes the quickest- i guess it takes the impact first? -
What vehicle and gear did you start off with?
Matthew Storrs replied to button1803's topic in General chat
cool thread, nissan cabstar for me, had it for a few months untill it refused to go into 1st gear so sold it to India and got my Landy 110 which I still have, started with an ifor caged trailer on the back then got my tracked chipper most of my work involves leaving chip on site which is handy. As for climbing kit well it about time I got a new harness my willans is 7 years old and still going strong! -
Purchasing red diesel ( cherry )
Matthew Storrs replied to Drayton tree care's topic in General chat
really? you cant use red in chippers? or you can't store red to use in your chipper? -
Hard work never killed anyone. look at all the war vets in their 90s, farmers working into there 80s etc etc, its only when they stop that they keel over! IMO its not what hours you work but what you do in those hours. I think britain in general has tea break mania, can't speak for other countries.
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Me too, although one day when im a millionaire I will buy a mog just to cruise about in:thumbup1:
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I reckon a landy and tracked chipper combo is FAR more versatile then a mog and PTO chipper, and Iv used both setups alot, I went for the former when choosing my own setup. there is virtually no job you cant acces. What rather puts me of the mog setup the most is the huge repair bills if they go wrong, whereas landy parts are dozen a dime. Personally for a Mog to really be worth it I think it needs a crane, otherewise there are better setups. All depends on what kind of work you get really. and of course Mogs can tow proper stuff and the pto option opens up opportunities for other work ie postdrivers etc
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hi mate, theres a superwinch h14 on ebay (complete kit) for £795 at the mo, worth every penny IMO.
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it'd be interesting to know the numbers, those who have joined tree work compared to those who leave, i bet the former is more. Iv always done it since i left school, i must admit i have looked back a few times but i reckon i'l be doing this for life (as long as the works there). Also how many of you had a previous life before getting into trees or have most of you done this since school?
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blimey, all that in 3 days, good job!
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very handy setup there big bolt, is that a 100kg weight on that? Also when the hammer is going up and down do you find the machine quite steady, or is it quite 'bouncy'? Iv been thinking of trading my mini digger for a boxer but cant quite make up my mind which is more versatile for my needs.
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About a year ago I was driving up a small road which goes over an open stretch of moorland on Dartmoor, about 100m in front of me a big black 'thing' crossed the road in front of me, It didn't move like a dog or anything far too sleek for that, Anyway I stopped the truck at the spot and got out but nothing was to be seen, fairly big gorse bushes around so I couldn't scan the area very well. My dad is a a sheep farmer on the same stretch of moorland, wev seen sheep teared apart dragged around the field before. might be dogs but who knows. Many farmers around here report sightings of them, some im inclined to believe. but until I find a skeleton of one I'll never be positive.
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no, but then its irelevant whether they are chainsaw gloves or not as they won't have protection in the right area therefore i would prefer to wear a pair of £4 jobs that would do the same job. the chainsaw protection is really there to protect from kickback but there are safety features which should prevent contact anyway (assuming the saw is being handled right anyway). I think what I am trying to get at is that chainsaw gloves should be all or nothing protection wise, as there is just as much likely hood of cutting your right hand as your left, particularly for those to have bad habits such as taking the right hand of the handle before putting on chain brake etc.
