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I fitted the wheels with the new tyres fitted yesterday morning but when I fitted the drivers side rear wheel (rhd) I noticed it was seized and would not turn. On further investigation I found that the brake pad has detached from the brake shoe. I removed both shoes ready for replacement or to have ...

Looks good Jeff, well done.

Dave

I got them from Bernard Callahan, Australia, they are the new re-manufactured ones. The tyres have made in Germany on the side wall,
but I cant find a manufacture date.

Dave

I had some new tyres fitted yesterday, my original ones were re treads.
They maybe the first set of new shoes in 50 years.

Dave

I mentioned that I have just ordered a full set (5) of the semprit tread type tyres, these will be fitted for normal everyday use. I only have 1 spare rim so I would have to find 4 more for a full set to try them. It was just the offer of the tyres, I'm a Yorkshire man so I never pass on something f...

I have had a look on the Bridgestone web site and it gives 2 different diameter sizes, one is 550mm and the other is 580mm My daughters father in law who has offered the tyres is going to call next week so I can have a look at one. I was at my birthday celebration at the weekend (65) and the convers...

I have been offered some free tyres, they are virtually brand new. They come fitted to new tractors for ease of transportation, then the customer chooses what size of rim and tyre, to which the tractor is going to be used for. The tyres are Bridgestone 5.00-12 lugged tread, will these fit the standa...

oops didnt add the photo, so here it is

I had the broken jack repaired and both of them repainted. The jack at the back of the photo is the repaired one.

Dave

Thanks Jim, I posted a photo of the measuring stick in the restoration/toolroll section if anyone wants to make one.

Dave

Hi Garry,
Do you have a tilt and doors on your Haf, if you have what type of doors are they metal frame with canvas or fiberglass on a metal frame with a curved top.

Dave

Hi Tajman, you mentioned you broke the adjustable rod, when you replace it set it up as I was advised to do in the last bit of the thread. I have copied this from one of my previous posts, carb return spring My pump rod is in the end hole, I was told to put it in this position by Tony Hrleja . I was...

I copied these from the Haflinger facebook page a few weeks ago.

Dave

Thank you John for your time and effort.

Dave

Continuing the thread for 5th & 6th seats, I received the strap and hooks to hold the seat upright and the back rest elastic straps in the same delivery from Haflinger Technik, so thats another tick on the to do list completed.

Dave

Following on from my posts in the wanted section regarding, tool roll,tools & fuel measure. I have managed to purchase some of the items. I now have 2 scissor jacks, the good one is from Lucher Landtechnik in Switzerland and the broken one is from Haflinger Technic Scotland. I took them to a cer...

I have just purchased a replica tool roll from James. I enquired on the haflinger forum on facebook regarding measurements etc. James was very helpfull and communication was great. I highly recommend him.

Dave

Well I missed all that, but thank you John for having the time and patience to keep everything up to date and running the forum.

Dave

Hi Jeff, I adjusted the reverse gear actuation by disconnecting the 3 bolts on the flange near the gearbox tunnel, I then selected reverse manually with the short stub to the gear box tower. I then wrap an elastic strap with hooks to hold the gear lever in the reverse position, then reconnect the fl...

Ive just found this in my 1961 parts book