Conor Wright

Make sure it's well propped if you're working on it so.

If the body is down and you can get at it there is some hope that it'll only be a bit of oil, not litres. If you have to have the body up it could empty the cylinder so be careful. The part you have found isn't the solenoid itself, the blue bit is. you can unplug the wires out of the blue block (to left in pic) and check you have current going to it when you go to lower the body. If you have continuous current (you need a multimeter to test it properly but a bulb and bit of wire might do the trick) it's defo the solenoid, if it's intermittent it's wiring.

Bit new to be giving trouble, there's not an awful lot on them so I'd start at the hub and work forwards. Is the hub full of crud, shoes properly seated and returning when brakes released? return springs working? Any sign of grease oozing from bearings or lateral rock in the wheel? Cables moving freely, connecting rod straight and not too tight when brakes are not being applied, etc If it happens only loaded have you could have too much nose weight causing the damper to struggle to return, it may have bent very slightly (doubt it, logbullets not that heavy)

Possibly yes, but forget about the one on the motor if its tipping. (Round one same as starter solenoid) The one Bob pointed out is the likely culprit. There should be a part number on it. Most good auto factor or agri places will have one, if not they should have it next day. Bin and replace and you're good to go.

Simple works. if it's just you using it I'd go as is, if there's a risk of it being used by an idiot then it may require some slightly more complex idiot proofing. (12v switchover valve/solenoid wired to ignition?) It just struck me, aren't idiots great? They do so much to advance simple things which need a little thought and care in their use so you don't cause damage, into these mega complex creations which require virtually no human input at all. All these advances can be attributed to a bunch of idiots, just blew my mind!

I reckon it's the wife he's worried about. An irrational anger response is common when old oily machines are mentioned in the vicinity of the fairer sex!

Engine flows direct to a valve, if this is closed and you try to start the engine you will build pressure. Other than that I see no issue, but I'm no expert, not by any stretch! It's an easy fix too, just open the valve first! I presume there's a pr valve on the block or somewhere on the existing machine.

Some of the comments here are a bit ott. Yes it's a pain in the hole having to get a licence to tow a trailer and I imagine almost everyone on here can do it perfectly well, although possibly not in such a way as to pass the exam. ie with the door open etc. Have a think for a minute about those who aren't so proficient, do we really want more road users unable to reverse their caravans, occasional users of small car trailers overloading through sheer ignorance, idiots thinking their suzuki jimny can tow a three tonner. There will always be chancers, I've been one for years! But theres a difference in plodding down a country lane at 40k with a bit too much load on and tearing down a dual carriage way overloaded and swaying precariously. On balance I guess what I'm saying, somewhat reluctantly is that there is a place for a practical test to ensure that an operator of a vehicle trailer combination is in fact capable of operating that vehicle. The sad reality is that many who do it well and will never have a crash of their own making whilst towing have no way to prove their competence after the fact unless they have the test done, so the test is an expensive and inconvenient necessity for them. I'm not sure if I think this is a good thing or not. I mean, it's great for those who don't need it, ie the competent ones, those who do it daily etc. It's one less bit of unnecessary faff. I'm just thinking about the weekend warriors and I'm not so sure..

I believe you. only have a couple of hours driving experience on a fastrac, loved it on the road, very wary of it on the land! Was with a dump trailer in spongey but dry peaty conditions (you know the six inch summer crust that forms above the soup below!) Still, you'd expect to have enough traction to pull on hard standing. I reckon a fendt, valtra etc would have grunted a bit where billhooks fastrac went down but would have made it out the other side with a slight lift of the plough. Shame she went down (not too many men say that!) It's gonna leave a soft spot there for a few years.

On hard-core?! Sounds more like driver at fault than machine. Unless there wasn't enough of it and it broke through?

The stihl hedgetrimmers are not waterproof, nor are the saws. Main reason I didn't get one. Its too often I arrive to a soaked leylandii hedge and within seconds of starting the trimmer is saturated. Big turn off for me with the battery kit.

Bit like mogs, the small rear wheels can let you down at times!

About two hours from me, youre welcome to see them for yourself if you feel the need!

It's grand, no offence taken. I will fully agree that there is a problem here with people breeding for money with no regard for the animals. We don't have much in the way of fancy facilities but we give both pups and mother the best lives we possibly can. Where in Ireland are you? I'm in Galway.

Nope, first litter from my own 4 year old bitch naturally mated with a friends dog. 11 in the litter all ikc regd and chipped. All pics are taken by me at my own property. Feel free to check up with the ikc or see older pics here on the arbdogs thread. My partner has an Instagram page for the dogs too #larchwooddogs I appreciate your concern, however in this case its misplaced.

You're right. Still worth giving them a warning shot. From a safe distance

No. If I didn't see or hear anything then so be it, there's nothing that can be done. but I couldn't sit at home watching some c3nt taking what I've worked hard for (maybe that has something to do with it, all my kit is bought up front, maybe hp or leased gear is seen as more disposable) and not do something about it.

Usually I'd recommend the powerful deep heating effect of tiger balm, maybe not in this location though!

Is the wire OK?

That's the difference between a properly trained protection dog and a family pet that barks at strangers. A properly trained dog won't take the bait. I'd be more worried about a fatal attack on the dog by knife, taser etc. In which case you're dealing with serious criminals and a gun may have to be deployed as a self defence measure. To be honest, if they are willing to harm the dog, they probably wouldn't think twice about harming people either and they will be no loss to society.

Pups are coming on so well! It's been great, sadly saying goodbye to them now, keeping one because I fell in love!

There are age restrictions this side regarding the transport of dogs, rightly so in my opinion. Also I would have to meet you in person to sort out paperwork. That said, I'm not saying no! I do think it would be easier for you to get one closer to home unfortunately. They are great dogs, one is already gone to be trained as a cadaver dog, hoping another makes the grade as a conflict resolution/ crowd control dog too. Pm me if you want to chat more, I've somewhat derailed the thread. Apologies.

If you can get yourself over to Galway I'd be happy to see you with your very own arbdog!

Nice dogs. I couldn't be without one myself!

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