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- Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:36 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Ford industrial engine identity
- Replies: 12
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Re: Ford industrial engine identity
Hi, I've got an Agrekko 3 phase generator with a ford 2700 series 6cyl engine power unit. I understand there were two models of this engine, a 2703E (330 cubic inches) and 2704E (360cubic inches). I wondered if anyone knows how to tell them apart from the external appearance ? As far as I can see, t...
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:46 am
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Caterpillar Enthusiasts Link Club website
- Replies: 17
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- Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:11 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
- Replies: 5
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Re: Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
Well, here is a response from another source which makes sense.... The origin of the word plant is the Latin word planta for sprout. The verb apposite to Latin planta is plantare meaning 'to drive into the ground with the foot'. Sense of a building "planted" or begun for an industrial proc...
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:40 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
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Re: Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
Hello John I have a lot of plant in my garden as you know :lol: Plant can mean many things,a static installation that produces gas,like the house of commons.or a refinery for oil/petrol. Don't know where the term for machinery dozers etc came from. Will have to google it. How are you by the way ? C...
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:25 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
- Replies: 5
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Origin of the term "Plant" as in "Plant and Equipment"
I'm not sure if this is the correct section for this question. Moderators / admin please move if you feel necessary to do so. An American friend has asked me why we use the word "Plant" in the UK (and elsewhere ?) to denote equipment, e.g. construction equipment. I have to be honest in tha...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:05 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Caterpillar Enthusiasts Link Club website
- Replies: 17
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Caterpillar Enthusiasts Link Club website
The Link Club of Caterpillar enthusiasts now have their own webpage at... http://www.lastability.com/linkclub This has an application form together with a downloadable sample "Link" magazine. Here is also a link to our Image gallery... http://www.flickr.com/photos/link_club/ New members ar...
- Wed May 26, 2010 7:04 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Vintage and Classic Caterpillar Working Event.
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Re: Vintage and Classic Caterpillar Working Event - CANCELLE
This working event planned by the Link Club for the weekend of 19 and 20th June near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire has unfortunately been cancelled due to the electricity company re stringing some high voltage wires across the site.
- Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:40 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Vintage and Classic Caterpillar Working Event.
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Vintage and Classic Caterpillar Working Event.
I can't see a section on events, but please move if I missed it.
There will be a "Muck Shifting" event organised by members of the Link Club of UK Caterpillar enthusiasts at Grendon near Wellingborough on 19/20th June.
Anyone interested in bringing along a machine to work please PM me.
There will be a "Muck Shifting" event organised by members of the Link Club of UK Caterpillar enthusiasts at Grendon near Wellingborough on 19/20th June.
Anyone interested in bringing along a machine to work please PM me.
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:11 pm
- Forum: Heavy Haulage
- Topic: D7 and box on low loader
- Replies: 8
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Re: D7 and box on low loader
Hi Clive, What a nice looking machine and box you have there. I can't believe no one has replied to your post !
I for one appreciate you sharing the pictures with us.
BTW, Don't forget to renew your Link Magazine subscription as we have a lot of events planned for 2010.
I for one appreciate you sharing the pictures with us.
BTW, Don't forget to renew your Link Magazine subscription as we have a lot of events planned for 2010.
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Thoughts on forming a machinery club
- Replies: 39
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Re: Thoughts on forming a machinery club
Here is an application form for The Link Club (formerly ACMOC Chapter 2). We would be delighted to welcome anyone who shares our interest in preserving old machinery for future generations to enjoy. We publish the Link magazine four times a year which has 24 pages, 16 in full colour and is A4 in siz...