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Dealing In Tractors & Farm Machinery For Over 65 Years

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About Charnley & Sons Tractors

John Charnley started working on tractors in the 1950s for local farmers at the family farm in lancashire. His passion and enthusiasm for British products in particular the Nuffield and Leyland Tractors has been the cornerstone of the business and in 1969, after a large stock takeover John Charnley & Sons became major stockists of Nuffield and BMC spare parts. In 1979 they attained sub-dealer status for British Leyland Tractors and they sold over 50 new and ex-demo tractors in their first year. By 1980 they were awarded full Leyland Dealership status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Sell Used Parts?2023-03-15T10:42:48+00:00

Yes, contact us for more details

Where is my engine number?2023-03-03T11:29:39+00:00

The location of the engine number depends on your tractor model. You can use our guide here to easily find your engine number.

What’s the RAL or colour code for the paint for my tractor?2023-12-01T12:58:46+00:00

In 1927 the German RAL organization invented a collection of 40 colors. Prior to that date manufacturers and customers had to exchange color samples to describe a tint, whereas from then on they would rely on numbers. With tints constantly added to the collection, the collection was revised in 1961. In the 1960s the colors were given supplemental names to avoid confusion in case of transposed digits. Since the expansion in 2020, RAL Classic consists of 216 colors.

RAL Classic is a collection of 216 colors. 1 is a micaceous iron color, 1 is a metallic color, 6 are fluorescent colors and 15 others are pearlescent colors. The RAL Classic colors have a 4-digit number in combination with the letters ‘RAL’ (for example RAL 1028). The first digit is a code number (1: yellow, 2: orange, 3: red, 4: violet, 5: blue, 6: green, 7: grey, 8: brown and 9: white and black). The remaining 3 digits are chosen sequentially. The name of a color shade (for example ‘Melon yellow’ for RAL 1028) is an auxiliary designation. For a definite identification of a color one should use both in order to avoid confusion caused by possible transposition of digits.

What are the Cylinder head torque settings?2023-03-03T11:28:13+00:00

Cylinder head torque settings depend on your tractor model. Nuffield and Leyland tractors fitted with 3 or 4 cylinder diesel engines require a torque setting of 100 lb/ft (136 Nm). Later Leyland models and Marshall tractors require a torque setting of 110 lb/ft (149 Nm).

Leyland lightweight tractors require a different torque setting again of 40 lb/ft for petrol models and 71 lb/ft for diesel models.

For more information and the cylinder head nut tightening sequence refer to the workshop manual.

I have fitted a new clutch but cannot get the tractor into gear?2023-03-03T11:24:09+00:00

This is normally down to incorrect clutch slave cylinder adjustment when a new clutch is fitted. On models fitted with a self-adjusting system the clutch doesn’t need to adjusted during the life of the clutch plate providing the initial setup is correct. Set the clutch slave cylinder clearance to 12.7mm as per the diagram below. More information is available in the workshop manual and operators handbook.

My clutch is dragging or I am finding it difficult to engage gear?2023-03-03T11:25:43+00:00

The first step is to check the levels in the clutch fluid reservoir. If low/empty refill the reservoir to the correct level and bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Once complete check for leaks.

How do I bleed the hydraulic clutch/braking system?2023-03-03T11:26:29+00:00

To bleed the Clutch system follow the instructions in the diagram ‘Clutch Bleeding” below. To bleed the brake system, follow the instructions in the below diagram “Brake Bleeding”.

Brake Bleeding Guide
I cannot successfully bleed my brake system? Why do my brakes feel spongy or uneven?2023-03-03T11:26:57+00:00

The first step is to check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If low/empty refill to the correct level and attempt to bleed the system. However, if the brake fluid levels are correct the fault usually lies with the flexi brake hoses (AAU5140/A). If the flexi hoses are replaced and the problem persists this may be a fault with the brake balance valve, contact us for options.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is normally down to incorrect clutch slave cylinder adjustment when a new clutch is fitted. On models fitted with a self-adjusting system the clutch doesn’t need to adjusted during the life of the clutch plate providing the initial setup is correct. Set the clutch slave cylinder clearance to 12.7mm as per the diagram below. More information is available in the workshop manual and operators handbook.

The first step is to check the levels in the clutch fluid reservoir. If low/empty refill the reservoir to the correct level and bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Once complete check for leaks.

To bleed the Clutch system follow the instructions in the diagram ‘Clutch Bleeding” below. To bleed the brake system, follow the instructions in the below diagram “Brake Bleeding”.

Brake Bleeding Guide

The first step is to check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If low/empty refill to the correct level and attempt to bleed the system. However, if the brake fluid levels are correct the fault usually lies with the flexi brake hoses (AAU5140/A). If the flexi hoses are replaced and the problem persists this may be a fault with the brake balance valve, contact us for options.

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Charnleys Museum

Our Museum is a collection of vintage tractors that started over 60 years ago and is still growing.

Our ambition here is to have a good and original example of each Nuffield, Leyland and Marshall model.

Most of our tractors are still in their original condition or if not, they have been restored to a very high standard using only genuine parts.

It is a private collection and is not open to the general public but you are very welcome to visit by appointment.

John Charnley & Sons Museum

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