Wednesday the 19th a warmer windy start but the sun came out.

Time to get the last remaining brake stripped on the Morris after 2 weeks of soaking the adjuster still will not move so heat was applied to no success. 16 stone on the end of a 5ft bar got it to turn.

after much straining and hammering it got easier but still needed a long lever the, hand brake was off but linkage was tight so a simple pin out job that required oxy propane to get it hot enough to move. and separate the rods  then with me turning the drum Greg hammered the linkage in and suddenly we had easier rotation but the drum still needed the big hammer to come off 

seized pistons in the cylinder and adjuster needed cleaning and lubricating

A quick shot blast of the shoes and it was reassembly time

Wheels are now on and brakes adjusted but a heavier jack is needed to get the rear up onto stands so the handbrake linkage can be stripped and freed off as the tyres have sunk a few inches into the ground.

Then it was time to assemble the front brake now the cylinders have been freed off and cleaned up, this is now awaiting the shoes to have new linings fitted.

Greg has been busy on the scammel with final tidying and revisiting a few jobs as it stands outside so the weather affects it. But it runs and now needs a weekly run around the field to keep it that way, 

The extended test blew the O ring on the engine oil filter as we did not have a replacement when it was stripped and cleaned so a quick measure and google search means 2 are on their way.

Then  it was over to the flatbed trailer to free off and lubricate the parking brake linkage as it has been standing for a few years and needs coupling up to the tractor unit and moving for restoration.