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Wheels of Interest
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Registrace 25. 01. 2024
We are Wheels of Interest; a family team comprising my son Isaac, my daughter Martha and me HowardT, fixing and restoring anything mechanical - if it has wheels then we are interested. We preserve mechanical history and have fun in the process.......
I am a career mechanic and service engineer, at ten years old I started dismantling the family lawn mower, moved to agricultural plant, buses and coaches, then forklift trucks, and have spent the best part of fifty years fixing machines.
Restoration - Renovation - Rejuvenation
We invite you to join us on our projects and exploits as we practice the three RRR's on vintage tractors, steam engines, classic cars and anything mechanical that catches our eye when we are out and about.
Disclaimer: Wheels of Interest videos are solely for entertainment, any viewers copying our processes and work methods do so entirely at their own risk - there's more than one way to skin a cat, we don't profess to always do it the right way!!
I am a career mechanic and service engineer, at ten years old I started dismantling the family lawn mower, moved to agricultural plant, buses and coaches, then forklift trucks, and have spent the best part of fifty years fixing machines.
Restoration - Renovation - Rejuvenation
We invite you to join us on our projects and exploits as we practice the three RRR's on vintage tractors, steam engines, classic cars and anything mechanical that catches our eye when we are out and about.
Disclaimer: Wheels of Interest videos are solely for entertainment, any viewers copying our processes and work methods do so entirely at their own risk - there's more than one way to skin a cat, we don't profess to always do it the right way!!
I just don't get it?
Just a little update on our local roundabout and its potholes. To see what I'm talking about please check the link below for how it used to be:
Please Fix The Potholes: czcams.com/video/kdffd4WFnlU/video.html
#potholes #britishroads #roadrepair
Please Fix The Potholes: czcams.com/video/kdffd4WFnlU/video.html
#potholes #britishroads #roadrepair
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Incredible Vintage Prescott, VSCC, August 2024
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This is a first for me: a visit to Prescott Speed Hill Climb. It is the 90th anniversary of the Vintage Sports Car Club and this has to be one of the most awesome car shows out there - effectively how it all started. I know next to nothing about vintage cars, so here's a taster of this incredible event, I will definitely be back, perhaps with a project of my own.................. It was a pleas...
What did I buy at the Weeting and Cheffins Vintage Auctions?
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I did actually put my hand in my pocket and bought a couple of items recently from both the Cheffins and Weeting vintage auctions. Watch to find out if it was junk or jewels.......... #vintageauction #cheffins #cheffinsvintage #weetingsteamrally #weetingrallyauction #vintagejunk #junk #vintagetreasures #vintageiron #hartparr #oliverhartparr
Marshall and Hart Parr Update
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An update on the Marshall steam water injector and Hart Parr kerosene problem. #marshalltraction engine #miniaturesteam #miniaturesteamengine #modelengineering #hartparr #hartparr1224 #hartparrkeroseneshunt #keroseneshunt #vintagetractor #veterantractor #antiqueiron
Wonderful Weeting 2024
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We had a great weekend at Weeting Steam Rally and Country Show in Norfolk, UK, join us as we take a look at all there was to see. Thanks for tuning in and finding us, please like and subscribe to see more of what we do and what you love! We hope you enjoy the video............ NB: Apologies to classic car, military and stationery engine enthusiasts; I lost a lot of footage of these exhibits and...
Cheffins Vintage Summer Auction July 2024
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The latest Cheffins vintage sale has some interesting lots. Everything from steam pumps to knife polishers; we take a tour of the July vintage sale at Cheffins sale ground in Sutton near Ely, Cambridgeshire, to see what's on offer this Summer......... We took the opportunity to preview the sale on Friday to get a good view of the lots on offer as it is always busy here on main sale day, we hope...
Hart Parr 12/24 Kerosene Shunt; Will It Ever Run Properly on Kerosene??
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The "Kerosene Shunt" is a curious name for a curious device, what is it for and why is it missing? #hartparr1224 #hartparrtractor #veterantractor #vintagetractor #veterantractors #keroseneshunt #oliverhartparrtractor #hartparr
Hart Parr 12/24 Magneto Swap Have I Just Wasted £600 ???
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The Hart Parr needs a magneto change back to original equipment to allow adjustment of the spark ignition timing; will it improve the backfiring in the exhaust or have I just wasted £600??? #hartparr1224 #hartparrtractor #veterantractor #vintagetractor #veterantractors #boschmagneto #oliverhartparrtractor #hartparr
Jimny Ep15: Four Wheel Drive
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The final big job on the Jimny is to get the four wheel drive system checked and working. If the Jimny FWD system baffles you, as it did me, then join us to see how the system works and what can go wrong............. basically everything! #suzukijimny #suzukijimny4x4 #suzukijimnyoffroad #suzuki #jimny #jimnyoffroad #fourwheeldrive
3" Marshall Traction Engine; Injector Troubles - Weeting is looming!
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Our miniature Marshall traction engine has stopped injecting water, what does this mean? Are we scuppered for Weeting rally? Come along with us and find out............ #marshalltractionengine #marshall #miniaturesteamengine #modelengineering #steaminjector #modeltractionengine #miniaturesteam
Citroen C3 Ep7; C3 Front Brakes - Citroen Project Complete
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Citroen C3 Ep7; Final Episode, front brake discs and pads replaced. The Citroen C3 is now ready for a new owner........... #citroenc3 #citroenc3frontbrakes #citroenc3brakes #citroënc3 #frontbrakes discsandpads
Jimny Ep14; Towbar Time
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Two more things to do to get the Jimny fully up and running; first up is do something with the rotten towbar.......... #suzukijimny #suzukijimny4x4 #suzukijimnyoffroad #weldingrepairs #suzukijimnytowbar
Hart Parr 12-24; Antique Farm Power Still Going Strong.
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Hart Parr 12-24; Antique Farm Power Still Going Strong.
Citroen C3 Ep6: Engine Rebuild Pt 2; Will It Start & Is It Worth Spilling Blood Over.....?
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Citroen C3 Ep6: Engine Rebuild Pt 2; Will It Start & Is It Worth Spilling Blood Over.....?
Jimny Ep 13: SRS Airbag Fixed - How Hard Can It Be?
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Jimny Ep 13: SRS Airbag Fixed - How Hard Can It Be?
C3 Ep4: Grinding Valves; It Doesn't Cost The Earth (even though the garages charge as if It does!!)
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C3 Ep4: Grinding Valves; It Doesn't Cost The Earth (even though the garages charge as if It does!!)
Putting the P3 Fergie To Work......... Before It Rains - Again!!
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Putting the P3 Fergie To Work......... Before It Rains - Again!!
What The Heck Is This; a Club Foot? (Lansing Bagnall Model A) Ep1
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What The Heck Is This; a Club Foot? (Lansing Bagnall Model A) Ep1
Jimny Ep12: Restoration Complete - Was It worth It?
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Jimny Ep12: Restoration Complete - Was It worth It?
Jimny Ep11: Full Service Ahead! (.....be careful of the dead cat)
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Jimny Ep11: Full Service Ahead! (.....be careful of the dead cat)
Stradsett Park Vintage NVTEC Rally 2024
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Stradsett Park Vintage NVTEC Rally 2024
Classic Car Boot Sale, Kings Cross, April 2024
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Classic Car Boot Sale, Kings Cross, April 2024
Ford 4000 Ep1; It Won't Start....... Or Will It??
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Ford 4000 Ep1; It Won't Start....... Or Will It??
Great video, dream tractor. How are the perkins 3 pots starting? I know the 35's are good but im not sure how different the two engines are
Looking forward to the next episode in this mini series 😂
well that's just sheer laziness. or it's the "not my job" disease... we've got that work ethic here in the USA too
great stuff very helpful
@@greenmanlove1 thank you 🙏🏻
very helpful thanks
@@greenmanlove1 thank you 🙏🏻
These XKs do sound glorious, I have a 5.0 NA 2010 model, but.... I have an aftermarket cat-back exhaust system. You haven't heard glorious until you hear an XK with a non-factory back box 😂 I was side by side at the lights earlier this year with an XK-RS, he was green with envy, his sounded not a patch on mine! I keep meaning to make a CZcams vid of the sound myself.
Yes, I agree, a lovely noise!
Pretty sure it's not Lunar Grey, looks too dark for that, although Lunar Grey is one of those colours that can vary a LOT in how it looks dependent upon sunlight etc. I have a Lunar Grey 5.0 version. The code is on the plate inside the passenger door just above the door catch. The code for Lunar Grey is LJZ.
I'll check that out, thanks!
Thank you, that was very enjoyable and interesting. I liked the way you just showed us the close ups of the cars. Please don't put background music over your videos. They are good the way they are.
Thank you , I'm glad that you enjoyed it. With the background music, what is it that is a problem; is it the music at each end of the videos or during the video when there is a fast forward bit or just some simple stuff happening? I'm interested in your view, thank you.
Good buys, the jacks are great. But I recon you need a Rolls Royce project 🇬🇧
Thanks! Enough projects at the moment, not sure I can tackle a Rolls though, I love the interior of yours!! I'm hoping our Mini Clubman project is going to fly for our channel like your Rolls has done for yours............
Came across this by accident- Excellent video
@@truthplease4868 thank you 😊
Lend/lease, last payment made 29 December 2006. There is a debt of course, that can never be repaid. Ever!
@@hairymarmite6419 Ahh, ok, thank you for clarifying 👍
@@Wheels_of_Interest.Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your walk round.
On a smaller scale I really struggled to find a magneto for an old Villiers engine I rebuilt a couple of years ago. A bit gutted because I had to give up with it. Couldn't get a spark.
@@life_on_cars yep magnetos can be troublesome, even though they're simple, that's why I spent the money. Spark is all good on this, just fuel issues, update coming soon.....👍
Nice machine. Now I know why you need a big hammer 😅
@@life_on_cars indeed!
Still recovering from four days at the Cumbrian Steam Gathering this weekend just gone. Great coverage of Weeting
@@gizmo8247 thanks for tuning in again, much appreciated 👍
Well at least the scrap dealers will have a good day.
What did the bulldog make ??
@@lloydchalke1768 just over £27k!
I've had my 07 coupe for 12 years, and it's the best car I've ever owned. You can update the infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto from Old Jaguar (Australia) or a newer kit from Mr12Volt. I've had the Old Jaguar kit in mine about 4 years and it solves the only thing i didn't like about the car!
Really useful, thanks for this👍👍
1:02:07 Not vintage, but the stars of the show MF 690 £26800, MF675 £51500 and MF 390T £68000 + 20% VAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@robertallen3441Yep, crazy prices to me, but if that's what people want and are prepared to pay then so be it. Thanks for watching 👍
The Honda Civic and Renault Clio had less than 10 miles on the clock.
@@robertallen3441and neither made that much money, the Cooper mini did ok though 👍
This is a great series Howard. There's nothing I like more than getting into the nuts and bolts of these fabulous old machines, or at least watching someone else do so! Nice to have the well-articulated explanations too.
@@LazTLaz thanks for your support Laz 👍
Refering to the official factory workshop manual, there is no mention of a special tool, just remove lower spring, adjuster rod and shoe clips. Replace in reverse order. Perhaps using the retaining clips to position the shoes makes the difference. I know I did mine some years back and don't remember any hastle. As to removing the half shaft to ease matters, half shaft removal entails drawing out the shaft and backplate assembly, removing bearing and abs ring, then seperate the backplate from the half shaft. Sounds like fun!
Thanks for this, I think that there's a definite "knack" to replacing these....... Maybe with practice it's easier 🤔
i want to stuck in moments like this
Any idea the color of that gorgeous SS?
Very Good, Great tractor, runs sweetly, Love the oilers, Try not to turn the mag without spark plugs connected, Can damage the HT coil with the higher voltage that is developed when the mag tripps without plug leads and plugs. But these American Bosch mags were well insulated when first wound.
@@teresamelvillem6378 thank you, I'm having lots of trouble running it on kerosene, work in.progress at the moment.
Just a small request if I may. When you are shifting lumps of steel about for filming, could you please use wood or similar to protect your viewers hearing. Listening through headphones is painful..
@@brianwilliams9545 will do 👍 I hope that you are enjoying the videos otherwise?
Most definitely! I'm up to your mot pass so far and motivated to continue on mine. It's no where near as bad as yours but my anxiety and my own failing elderly body needs the occasional kick. Your series has done that. 👍
@@brianwilliams9545 Great to hear 👍
I'm glad I found this. As my welding guy has just declined the job, I am about to do the same to my 2006 JLX. The bit I am most grateful for is that it would not have occured to me to cut the access hole in the outer sill. I've already replaced the slam panel, just this and the hinge post outriggers to do now.
@@brianwilliams9545 yes, I thought about body off to do the sills but then I tried it on one side and it worked! Good luck with yours 👍
These rust for fun, hence I'm importing my one from Japan, 2011 XRK, 37k miles for under 23k . And it will literally be like new underneath.
My old Vitara had manual twist locking hubs I made beautiful stainless and brass slotted t bar tool to twist them on and off it lived in a little tray down by the driver's door. Great off road but too light to tow anyone out who was stuck in the snow or a muddy field. But it never got stuck itself..
@@gizmo8247 hopefully we won't get stuck anywhere either .........🤞
11 years daily driver here. Hopefully you have already pulled fuse 19
Yes, the previous owner had already done it, I found it in a bag in the glove box 🤣
Why is it that the x type gets called a ford so often? apparently they have 19% of ford in them so there’s a lot of cars out there with more makes mixed in that don’t come under the same scrutiny. A mate had an x type and he really liked it, he’s a good car man and said there wasn’t much ford to it and it was a very smooth and enjoyable drive.
I think its' the Mondeo floor pan, but, as I said to a friend of mine who ridiculed the X-type once; "......everyone loves a fast Ford....." and I think a certain Nigel Mansell drove one in the BTCC back in the day 😜 Nothing wrong with classic Fords or Jags 👍 The new Capri...... well, that's a different story☹
I believe over the years Jaguar have overall made the most beautiful cars in history. From their first years until now no automaker has been able to produce such an impressive lineup. To most car enthusiasts Jaguars can’t be mistaken for any thing else from sports cars or the big saloons there’s little doubt….Thats a Jaaag!! 🤗
how on earth do you disconnect the two push on connectors thanks.
@@pjmalhi2997 hi, they have a plastic tab that can be pushed with a small screwdriver to release the locking clip inside the connector and then they can be pulled off the tank connector pipe. It's a bit fiddly but they come eventually.... Easy to put back on though, just a push fit!
@@Wheels_of_Interest. cheers just done it lol
Subbed 👌 awesome vid. Love it when people torque fixings up, the amount of times ive worked on cars ' wheel nuts/bolts ' in particular are just screwed on with air tools to an inch of their lives is crazy to me. Torque settings are there for a reason, to much stretch is bad 👌
Thank you for the feedback and support, very much appreciated!
Wow what an amazing machine Howard!
@@sbraybrooke thank you for watching! More to come on this and its siblings, keep watching........
Good video😮 Very interesting😊
I was just watching a vid where a young guy in the US went to a farm auction and bought three small elderly tractors. Although his total cost was $1300 They all run,including a little one with an underslung mower which his wife found very easy to Drive.
looks just like a Hoytt Clagwell!. I haven't seen one since Mr Hoyt left the tractor business to go into the marketing of plastic fruit. 😂😂
Very interesting Howard. She’s a beauty!
Thanks. A few jobs to do, I'm a bit reluctant to change the mag because it's beautifully timed for starting but I can't adjust it when its in work so I'm going to have to bite the bullet and hope it doesn't take too long to set up the new one.
Thought it was the Swallow Sidecar Company ?
Yes! My apologies, you are correct, started in 1922 before moving to car bodies I think
@@Wheels_of_Interest. . No dramas . It’s great you take time to make videos. Hat’s off my friend. 😉
@@mikeymikeFType thank you for your support 👍
Currently one of my fave channels just sent this to my neighbor who runs a very trick XFR with 600+bhp
Thank you for your support, did your friend make it to Beaulieu last weekend?
Good effort, thank you for sharing the journey. You’ve inspired us all to keep our motors going, and whilst it might owe you a bit, you’ve kept it on the road and your lad has a cool car to use!
I’m looking at using Stevenage Prestige for my XK,s next service - may I ask how much they charged for yours?
Hi, it was £295 all in for an A service: engine oil and filter, sump plug, pollen filter, screen wash, a rear stop bulb and fault read out and clear. Service labour was £ 90, £9 to change the bulb, £9 to read out codes and the rest was parts and VAT £295 total.
@@Wheels_of_Interest.That’s not bad at all, I’ll give them a try. Thank you for replying, I’ve only had my XK for a year now and it’s the best car I’ve owned and intend for it to be a keeper so a reputable and recommended garage is a must. Enjoy your XK 👍🏻👍🏻
@@topcat598 same here, they are great guys, I'm sure they'll look after you 👍
Treat that rust before it gets worse
It was worth it because you enjoyed it and ended up with a great vehicle 👍
Thanks, yes I really enjoyed the Jimny project but didn't expect it to (it was a big mountain of rust) which makes it even better! Onto the next thing now...... Thanks for your support. I'm enjoying the MR2 videos BTW 👍
Thanks for video😊😊 We have 2002 grand Swb vitara we have had since first mot 2005 It’s had welding looks good body work everything works And the main part we enjoy it But will we get our money back NO
Yep, do what makes one happy, whatever it is. Thanks for supporting the channel 🙏🏻
Onto the next thing now .......
I enjoyed watching the series on the Jimny as I am currently doing mine. The bikes I do are never for money, too many hours work as you say. I used to work in the trade and it was a different mindset, get the job done and get it out. Now it's about a bit of pleasure and satisfaction to get to the end result. Well done with the Jimny, I am sure you and your son will enjoy the hard work you put into it.
Thank you for your support, I am glad that you have got something from it also. HowardT
Thank you for this very well made video , I have enjoyed watching it & learnt alot from it . David Brown also made the 25 & 30 models between the cropmaster and the 900 .
Thank you 🙏🏻 Yes, you are correct about the 25 & 30, they are so similar to cropmaster in looks that I forgot to mention them, thank you.
Ready to show it off at the BigJimny meet in July.
Hi, what date and location is that? I might be able to come!
brilliant video very good top marks to you
Thank you for your support 🙏🏻
I have used mine as a daily for 7 years. Love the car