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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
I have been studying the CVRT Technical Handbook – Field Repairs -Chapter 7A and decided Boxing Day would be as good a time as any to try and free up the Turret race which whilst not seized, did not rotate as freely as we would like. First I marked off the reference holes 1, 7, 13, & 19 to ease in reassembly. I then removed all the screws that held the nylon strip in place. I was expecting trouble here but they all come out relatively easily with just a little occassional help from the impact screwdriver. Removed the circular helical spring and lip seal Removed all the hex head bolts that secure the 2 inner halves of the turret race. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Thanks. Slowly but getting there. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Gosh 5 November was my last posting. I haven't been idle and continue to plug away at smaller items and hopefully over the Xmas break have a bit more time to progress things. Had hoped to have some parts in from UK but this has not happened yet. Really need a replacement dash panel as ours isn't worth the effort to restore. Most of the switches are either seized or broken. Some more photos. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
put it's engine back in and good to go. -
Hi Terry. Are we able to progress with that CVRt gunners sight now? Regards Phil
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Thanks for the photo. Nice to see. I wonder whether there is any life left in the motor iteself? -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Sounds like you have been extremely busy. Still coming to grips with HMVF's new site format so may take some thinking before I can up load more photos. We still have plenty to do and sourcing more bits out from the UK (silly little hand brake springs and the like) but all going well may have the gearbox and engine in for Xmas. Off for a 2hr trip up the road to a military vehicle group meet today and hopefully a drive of a couple of Scorps. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
That's what I thought as there are 2 other similar ones. the strapping arrangements have me confused. I'll research some photos. How's your rebuild going? -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Thanks, Slow going but we try and do a bit each week. Now that summer is approaching the workshop is much more pleasant. Also waiting for some bits and pieces from the UK. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Brackets installed. Middle 2 are for holding cooking vessel and spare periscope. What are the 2 at each end for please? -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Made up some replacement stowage straps today. Gave the end clips a wire buff and a nice coat of aluminium paint. Plus cleaned up and painted the remaining fuel tank cover nuts and washers. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Gosh, over a month since I posted something. Not that we haven't been doing anything more not much visable progress. Have cleaned back the distribution box and the terminal leads and that is all fitted back in. Now just need a replacement dash panel to wire everything up. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Nuts, lovely new nuts. Cheap enough and as people suggest not worth the hassle of reusing old ones. We will also torque the road wheels up to the recommended 70lbf ft as the manual states. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Thanks for the heads up. Might clean off some of the mating surfaces as you suggest, -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Some more painting completed. 2nd coat on underside of Hull plus road wheels, wheel stud bolts and some other bits and pieces. Slowly, slowly as winter has set in. -
restoration Scorpion/Scimitar Restoration in New Zealand
philm1 replied to philm1's topic in Blogs of MV restorations