The Governor Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 In both photo's are the ends of my air lines for connecting to trailers if towing. As you can see, they are incorrect. Does any one have a detailed close up photo of this area on both sides with the correct ends and brackets ?, which I guess would have been bolted to the main frame in the two holes adjacent to the area I am discussing. Thanks in advance. The Governor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 In both photo's are the ends of my air lines for connecting to trailers if towing. As you can see, they are incorrect. Does any one have a detailed close up photo of this area on both sides with the correct ends and brackets ?, which I guess would have been bolted to the main frame in the two holes adjacent to the area I am discussing. Thanks in advance. The Governor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Sorry about the picture , only one on my phone ! I'll get a better one tonight after work and see if I have any parts spare ! Best wishes Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I think that both taps incorporated a none return valve. Sorry the red line had a none return. The yellow dumped at the foot valve. Edited June 12, 2017 by FEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governor Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Andy, are the two "triangle's" extra's fitted to help the operative get up on the back, or standard fitments ? The Governor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Andy, are the two "triangle's" extra's fitted to help the operative get up on the back, or standard fitments ? The Governor. Think you will find they are the number plate brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvey Knave Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Attached are some "in service" photographs of the area in question and the air valves. The Scammell involved in the suspended tow of the Bedford has the same triangular number plate brackets that Richard mentioned. However, the pics of the other two Scammells show that the number plate was mounted in a number of different ways. Its a shame that the back end of your Scammell has been badly butchered - I can see that the folding support legs that are used when raising a heavy load with the jib are missing. I remember spending many unhappy hours every year prior to the annual REME inspection, wire brushing, oiling and greasing these legs to make them work. Since we were regularly driving through salt water, these were particularly prone to corrosion. Regards - David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Richards spot on as normal 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyFowler Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Have defo got one valve and poss two but no palm couplings I'm afraid mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I have a load of new Palm couplings here if you need any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70HONEYMONSTER Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Do new palm couplings come with the handle on the chain ? I have one handle on the chain on my Pioneer but no coupling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 No they are just the coloured palm connections, I will try to get a picture, going in the shed after dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governor Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Thanks again for the replies, I can now see that there is a few things that I need to look out for on the second hand market, I will have to get the air lines sorted out first. David, as you can see from the photo, "missing but not forgotten". I still have those two supports, and the key's which I removed when I put the tow bar on, to pull what was our home for a year. The tow bar is secured in the same bolt holes, so just unscrew,and refit.They are waiting to be refitted when they have been restored, so if you are a dab hand at cleaning them, come on over and re live your past .LOL. The Governor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvey Knave Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks again for the replies, I can now see that there is a few things that I need to look out for on the second hand market, I will have to get the air lines sorted out first.David, as you can see from the photo, "missing but not forgotten". I still have those two supports, and the key's which I removed when I put the tow bar on, to pull what was our home for a year. The tow bar is secured in the same bolt holes, so just unscrew,and refit.They are waiting to be refitted when they have been restored, so if you are a dab hand at cleaning them, come on over and re live your past .LOL. The Governor. Thanks for the "kind" offer Governor, but I think I'll pass up on this particular opportunity! It's nice to see that you still have all of the bits needed to put your Explorer back to standard and it looks as though you are doing a very fine job of it. We didn't often use these legs - they were used for odd jobs such as lifting Saracens to take off the middle wheel sets for suspended towing. Best Regards - David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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