Norlett 3 #1 Posted January 28, 2012 My son has created an account for me so I can share my pictures and see what you lot are up to. You may remember my tractor - it's a Norlett Commander (Commando 8) with a JAP engine and its bright green! I've also got a B-111 Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #2 Posted January 28, 2012 Frank Wondering, was your Norlett originally green from the factory? :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #3 Posted January 28, 2012 By a JAP engine do you mean from Japan or is JAP a brand name? Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #4 Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Dad !!! I'll answer those questions on his behalf! Norletts were gold originally, but this was green when he bought it and we rather liked it - not knowing the original colour. JAP engines are actually J.A.P. (J.A.Prestwich) made in London, this one is from 1943 288cc 3.5hp, pull start, probably from a war time generator or similar. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #5 Posted January 28, 2012 Thats a huge engine for only 3.5 hp! Does it struggle to move the tractor and operator? I run a Honda 5hp on a 656 and it sometimes works hard to get going. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #6 Posted January 28, 2012 Welcome to EuroHorse Marks Dad So when is your brother going to join us then Mark ? good to have you aboard you are in great company & you will meets some great people Would be good for all the family to get to the Dorset Steam rally in Sept and meet up with the rest of the Girls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #7 Posted January 28, 2012 So when is your brother going to join us then Mark ? Would be good for all the family to get to the Dorset Steam rally in Sept and meet up with the rest of the Girls he will be joining us soon I hope, not sure if we can all make it, but I have that date pencilled in my diary Neil. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #8 Posted January 28, 2012 Welcome Frank, RS is a very well informed community, always willing to share. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #9 Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Frank, , it's good to have you aboard, that's a nice looking Norlett you have there When are you going to paint it in the right shade of red?? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #10 Posted January 29, 2012 When are you going to paint it in the right shade of red?? As someone who had a green Westwood you are in no place to criticise ! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #11 Posted January 29, 2012 Lol, in my defense it was a very dark shade of green... It certainly looked better than the "all over" coat of rust the Westwood came with when I first bought it :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
