AUSSIE TD-40

most unusual belt, never seen anything like it. don't know if I would be game to use it? keep a modern Fenner link belt handy! Jake.

2 points of interest best practise when putting bearings together is to pack the balls with grease as well as the race. don't like the split pin holding the king pin nut from turning, I see there is a small groove in the thread for it to sit against, was the original pin solid? maybe even spring steel? even with a solid pin I would use 222 loctite on the thread for peace of mind that it will not come of while on public roads. keep up the good work, I am enjoying this. Thanks from Jake

the so called "EASYOUT SCREW EXTRACTORS" are not very good if they are of the tapered thread type, anything with a thin wall or soft like brass just get expanded tight. The best type that I have used are the square 4 corner ones that are tap'd in and bight in on the 4 corners, need to buy these from a professional tool suppler, yes they will cost good $s but they are being asked to do a real tuff job. There are allso a spline drive in type but I have not used them, anyone tryed them? Jake.

dont be to hasty to bore out or fit a smaller liner. The vintage engine blokes have repaired bores using JB WELD epoxy and then honed it out with good results. The crack in the water jacket could be frost damage? or rust pushing out? think you will need the open it up there to have a look, best repair that is safe is gas brazing. Jake

G'day All. Found this after there was a story in the "THE HERITAGE HAULER" magazine from the local Heritage Truck Club about the WW1 DENNIS military truck written by Mr Steve Gosling. Me I am a ex farmer and a Fitter and Turner by trade. My main interest is International Harvester trucks and tractors plus a few engines as well. No military background, but have been around few army men over the years, remember back 45 years ago being coached shooting a SMLE 303 at 900 yards by a WW2 serviceman who had fought against Rommel in North Africa. At one time I built sniper rifles as well as sporting rifles. The only military vehicle I have is a 1943 International Harvester I-4 tractor that was used by the USAF at the Eagle Farm air base here in Brisbane to tow aircraft about, intend to do it up in the USA style as made by MRS so we can sit 2 on it. The story about the WW1 Dennis got my interest up, so I would like to follow the new progect on the 1917 THORNY CROFT truck. thanks from Jake. SeeYa