THE GOOD OIL

Kyabram Vintage Engine & machinery

restoration Group inc. P.O. Box 855 Kyabram 3619 July 2015 ______

Welcome to the July issue of our newsletter, The Good Oil.

Happy Birthday to our July born members. We hope you all have a beaut birthday and many happy returns.

- Eldred Johnstone 28th

Meet Our Fellow Member This month we get to meet one of our newer and younger members, Peter Fletcher. Peter was born in Melbourne and is one of our under 50 year old members, and he now lives at Tatura. Peter did his schooling at Tyabb and Hastings which gave him a good education to begin life as a dairy farmer, then a diesel mechanic and now he works as a storeman at the Tatura Milk Factory. Peter got chatting to Bill at an engine rally and decided to join our club, so at our 2014 rally Peter expressed his interest in joining with us and soon after that he became a member. Peter thought that it would be good to join us to further his interest in vintage engines and also to be amongst like minded people. Vintage engines are Peter’s main interest but he likes anything old and enjoys seeing the old stuff at rallies and also enjoys the companionship of our members. At the present time Peter has eight vintage engines, ranging from the 1920’s to 1950’s, and they are in various stages of repair, from rally ready to future projects. Peter finds it hard to pick one type of engine as his main interest as there are so many great things out there, but he does have a soft spot for Rosebery engines. Peter is on the lookout for something old and interesting that could be driven by an engine. If anyone has anything that they would like to see put to good use, please contact Peter as I am sure he would love to accommodate you. Other than vintage engines, Peter enjoys gardening, fishing and wood work. Pete’s family consists of his wife Jane, who is also one of our valued members, son Ned, who we met in the March issue of the Good Oil, and three daughters, Bonnie, Abbey and Emma. We have just recently welcomed Emma as a new member to our club. Peter’s favourite food is lamb and veges but he likes to eat most things. His favourite music is country music but he likes a lot of different types of music. Peter follows Richmond in the footy but he did not play any sport himself. His favourite place to visit or holiday is camping at the Murray River and also visiting Tasmania. Peter has a range of pets at home, ranging from some chooks to four kids. Peter now drives a Toyota Hilux twin cab but before this vehicle he had a Holden premier for over 20 years. Three people that Peter would like to share a meal with are his dad, his father in-law and his grandfather. With an all male crew, I am guessing that it would be either BBQ or take-away.

New Members Our member numbers have grown recently with the addition of some new members to our club. We would like to welcome Tim Daws, who is one of Ray’s mates but he wears the Mack logo on his shirt instead of the White. Welcome also to Gary Jarvis who is another one of Ray’s mates. Gary has been a regular at our rallies ever since we started having the White Truck Muster and he is a willing helper when we are setting up for the rally and cleaning up afterwards. We would also like to welcome Andrew Nankivell who is Ross’s son, and a welcome to Emma Fletcher who is the daughter of Peter and Jane, and sister to Ned, and welcome to Ross Finlay who is keen on old . Please make yourself known to our new members and give them the great hospitality that we are known for.

Rally Reports Echuca Steam Rally Greg reported on the Echuca Steam rally which was held on the long weekend of 6th – 7th June. Greg felt that the rally was not quite as big as usual and there were not as many traction engines operating. They did have a good display of trucks and cars, with some of our club members supporting the car exhibitions. The engine compounds had room for more engines. They did not run a pull this year. There was a monster truck display which generated a lot of noise which didn’t impress anyone and this caused them to be shut down really quickly. The noise from these monster trucks also caused the working horses to take off for the river. Apparently the monster trucks were paid to attend the rally but general feeling was that they just did not fit in with the theme of the rally. Entry to the rally was $20 per adult and $5 for children. The weather was perfect and Greg had a good time.

Ford A Model Club – 40th Anniversary Rob Balfour reported on this event which took place at Hamilton. The weather was beautiful and there were around 40 Model A's enjoying the delights of Hamilton. They were taken around Hamilton and shown some of the historical houses in the town and then they were taken to the Ansett Museum and the Pastoral Museum. The Pastoral museum had big portable engines but none of them were going. They also had 2 steam trucks there which were from Lake Goldsmith. There were lots of displays in the building and working exhibits like plowing etc. Rob enjoyed his time at Hamilton.

Some interesting facts about our club I thought you might be interested in seeing how our club has progressed over the years. The club started with their first meeting 27th August 1986 with 13 members. Claire and Ron Clowes were awarded Life Memberships in 2004/05

Inaugural President Secretary Treasurer members John Hemming 1986/87 – 90/91 Greg Ross 1986/87 – 97/98 Ian Jensen 1986/87 – 97/98 Mark Bassett John Zobec 91/92 – 97/98 Ron Clowes 98/99 – 99/00 Albert Densley 98/99 – 01/02 Ian Boal Craig Young 98/99 Greg Ross 00/01 – 07/08 Barb Thomson 02/03 – 13/14 Charlie Clarke Bruce Archibald 98/99 – 01/02 Robin Grogan 08/09 – 09/10 Greg Ross 14/15 M Cohen Bill Grandell 02/03 – 06/07 Jenny Ross 10/11 – 12/13 John Hemming Robin Grogan 07/08 Barb Thomson 13/14 – 14/15 Ken James Bill Grandell 08/09 Ian Jensen Greg Ross 09/10 Michael Lawless Robin Grogan 10/11 – 14/15 Greg Ross Bill Grandell 14/15 Garry Ryan Bill Smith George Stone Frank Tobias

We currently have 66 members and a total of 172 past and present members.

Congratulations !!!! Congratulations to Bill and Marj Grandell on their 60 years of marriage. Bill and Marj were married at the Methodist Church in Numurkah on 28th May 1955.

Congratulations also go to Doug and Lorraine Rosenow on their 50 years of marriage. Doug and Lorraine were married at St Mary’s Catholic Church Echuca on 17th April 1965. For those who don’t know Doug, he is the bloke who stands on a log of redgum at our rally and chats to the spectators while he cleverly turns the log onto a sleeper.

NHMA Facts: The National Historical Machinery Association Inc. is an association of enthusiasts formed in 1987 by a small number of clubs with similar interests which provide a fellowship for people with a common interest in collecting, restoring, exhibiting or being associated with old stationery engines, tractors, machinery and vehicles. The NHMA continues to grow steadily. As at 31st May 2015 the association has a membership of 190 member clubs, with approx. 10324 nominated members. Insurance

The NHMA Committee are please to advise that the following amendments to the cover offered through the Personal Accident Policy, have been arranged;

● The upper age limit has been extended to cover persons up to 90 years; however a sliding scale applies to some benefits. ● The ‘loss of earnings’ benefit has been raised from $500 per week to $750 per week.

NHMA Insurance – Frequently Asked Questions • Does the NHMA policy cover non-member volunteers? Not at present • Where can I find a summary of the policy cover? Please refer to the NHMA website where the policy schedules have been made visible for all members. • What activities am I covered for? The occupation insured under the policy is listed as Voluntary and not for profit restoration and display of historical machinery. Standard activities of member clubs include club and association rallies, social and fund raising events, swap meets, tractor pulls and displays at shows. Where there are activities outside of this or if you are unsure whether something is covered, you must refer your query to the NHMA Committee so that they can organise approval under the policy. • Are miniature rail rides or rail related rolling stock activities covered? Not at present. Should you require additional cover for this, the NHMA Broker, Arthur J Gallagher, can assist you with your liability requirements for these activities. • Is liability for amusement or mechanical rides covered? These can be considered on a case by case basis. If you are unsure or require cover, please direct your enquiry to the NHMA Committee or the NHMA Broker. • Are livestock display, demonstration and rides covered? These can be considered on a case by case basis. If you are unsure or require cover, please direct your enquiry to the NHMA Committee or the NHMA Broker. • Are other agricultural or commercial activities covered? These can be considered on a case by case basis. If you are unsure or require cover, please direct your enquiry to the NHMA Committee or the NHMA Broker. • Is my equipment covered for theft or damage? No. The NHMA does not provide cover for loss or damage to members equipment, machinery or other property. • Who do I contact about general insurance questions? You should contact the NHMA Broker, Arthur J Gallagher in Perth on (08) 6250 8300. DO NOT contact the insurance company directly. The insurer will direct you to speak to your broker who manages the policies on behalf of all member clubs.

New Family addition The Thomson family would like to welcome a new addition to their family. Massey Ferguson has arrived, with thanks to Luke at Albion Motors, and sadly, Nuffield, the old work horse, is in retirement. Wow, we now have padding on our tractor seat!!! I thought it fitting to give a brief history of the good old Nuffield.

The History of Nuffield and Leyland Tractors - The Nuffield Years and BMC During the Second World War, agricultural mechanisation was expanding at a very rapid rate. The bulk of tractors and equipment, during this time, were being imported from North America, resulting in a heavy drain on hard currency and other assets of the nation. The Government of the day encouraged the Company, to divert some of their energies, to produce agricultural tractors. Early design work was carried out by Dr Herbert Merritt and Mr Claude Culpin and a team from Nuffield Mechanisation, who during wartime, were responsible for the design and production of Crusader tanks. By May 1946, the prototype Nuffield Universal tractor was on test, and during the following three months, another twelve prototype tractors were made and tested in the UK and abroad. The tractor itself was now thought to be ready for production. However production was held up due to the steel shortages and full production would be delayed for over a year. By November 1948, the steel situation changed and sufficient stock could be obtained on a regular basis to begin production. The New tractors were first seen at the ‘Smithfield show’ in London in December that year and were put on the market in utility and row-crop versions. During the following years, the basic design proved itself so reliable and successful in world markets that, even at the end of Leyland Tractors, many of the basic principles were still being used! The first tractors produced in 1948 were powered by a Morris Commercial, 4 cylinder side valve T.V.O. engine, type ETA, which produced 38 horse power at 2,000 rpm. The Hydraulic power-lift was well thought out, and remained basically the same for over 20 years, apart from occasional improvements. It was operated by two separate levers, providing 1 lever for internal hydraulics and one for external tapings (such as front end loaders and tipping trailers) or both levers could be used for one double acting external ram. The first hydraulic units were basic lift and drop with auxiliary service, 1200 psi and 2000 lift at the link ends. A single plate 11” Borg & Beck was used and the gearbox had 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. Drum brakes were fitted to the final drive pinions and a PTO was optional. In 1952 the British Motor Corporation (BMC), was formed by the merger of the Austin Motor Company and the Nuffield Organisation (parent of the Morris car company, MG, Riley and Wolseley). Initially all the Nuffield tractors produced were allocated to the UK with a view to assisting in the increase of crop production to counter the food shortage. After this, from 1949, Nuffield began the exportation of the Universal by a subsidiary company belonging to Morris-Motors called ‘Nuffield exports Ltd’ (initially exports were limited to 5 countries, but later became world wide.) In 1950 the range was expanded with the introduction a 4 cyl petrol engine and a 4 cyl Perkins P4 diesel engine giving 48 & 45 hp respectively. The Nuffield Universal M4 had a conventional front axle whilst the M3 had a row crop single wheel and from 1953 the MV3 featured a ‘V’ twin front wheel. 1954 saw the introduction of the BMC 3.4 ltr 4 cyl Diesel engine producing 56 hp. Diesel was, by far, more economical to run and the most popular. In 1957 a three cylinder 37 hp 2.55 ltr BMC engine was introduced to meet the need for a smaller tractor. Model number changed to Universal 3 and Universal 4. An optional double 11” clutch allowed a hand lever operated IPTO (Independent Power Take Off) to be offered, although Hydraulics & PTO still remained an option. Flanged axle shaft were introduced in place of the original ‘Sliding’ hubs, many of which had been ‘Cut off’ rendering wheel adjustment impossible. At the same time independent wheel brakes were introduced. By 1960 75% of production was Universal Fours and 80% of production was exported to 78 countries. At the same time the hydraulics were up-rated to a pressure of 2000 psi with a lift capacity of 2830 lbs. A number of improvements were introduced in 1959, the main ones being; inclusion of differential lock and independent wheel brakes. The 1961 season saw the engine size increased to 2.8 & 3.8 ltr with 39.8 & 57.5 hp respectfully. Model numbers change to 3/42 & 4/60, these numbers represented the number of engine cylinders and engine horse power. Power steering was offered as an option on the 4/60 for the first time. The ‘Standard’ model still retained the single clutch while the ‘Deluxe’ model featured IPTO. A new hydraulic system with draught control, an adjustable stop on the quadrant, single acting top link & cat 1 & 2 linkage was introduced. In 1962 production of all Nuffield tractors was moved from Ward End, Birmingham to a new BMC commercial vehicle factory at Bathgate in Scotland.

Just for laughs Billy stops Paddy in Dublin and asks for the quickest way to Cork. Paddy says, "Are you on foot or in the car?" Billy says, "In the car." Paddy says, "That's the quickest way."

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