Recent content by Tentman

Hello Folks I'm installing a 6 port diverter valve (Italian made - no name) on my Excavator. Its ports are labelled A1,A2, B1, B2 and C. Normally and according to the flow diagram I have I'd connect the input flows to the "A" ports. However to mount the valve to the optimum orientation...

Hello Folks I'm wondering why we don't see many post drivers/knocker/bangers with a hydraulic motor to raise the hammer, the two main systems I see are the long stroke hydraulic ram coupled to a dumb purchase at 4-6:1 and the "nodding donkey" where a short stroke ram drives an arm with a 1:2...

Hello Guys I do a lot of post driving with older tractors (a Massey 165 and Leyland 344 - oh dear, now there a fine piece of crap for you). I have a hydraulic top link but have never fitted it because the systems on these older tractors means you have to "switch" between the 3pt and externals...

Hello Guys Thought I'd better say hello. I've just become the owner of a very standard and original 1973/4 MF 165 with the A4-212 engine and wet brakes. I'm getting to grips with it (its quite different to the Fiats, David Browns and Zetors I grew up with), sorting out manuals and the like...